Author: Penny Dreadful

Turning Japanese: Kirsten Dunst X McG X Takashi Murakami Video Akihabara Majokko Princess Causes Major Stir in Japanese Youth Culture and Blogs

Playing the role of a majokko or magic girl dressed in Akihabara-esque sailor-maid caf%uFFFD outfit, Kirsten and the video itself typify Japanese street fashion and culture, but angers others.

Open Air–Street Art and Graffiti Documentary Takes a Look Inside the Growing Subculture Urban Landscapes, Art, and Advertising

Street art and advertising lines continue to blur as more brands seek out artists to create cred between their brands and elusive youth culture. Open Air focuses on 5 artists, their stories, and asks hard questions about the future of the forum.

Hope For Haiti Now Raises $57 Million So Far with Concert and Individual Tracks Downloaded from iTunes

Setting new standards for giving, including donations via text, iTunes downloads, plus live streaming of the event, this celeb and musician-packed telethon continues to raise money and surprise others in the usage of new media.

Music Tour 2010 Update: Lilith Fair Returns; Vans Warped Posts Tour Dates, Logo; Hot Topic Heads-up Sub City Take Action Tour; Country Throwdown Gains Momentum

Marketing through music is the way to go for brands looking to launch effective grassroots campaigns. Here’s a quick look at what’s going on for 2010 so far.

PostApocalyptic High Water Lifestyles with a Steampunk Vibe Give Hope to the Future as Revealed by Studio Lindfors and BLDGBlog-ger Geoff Manaugh

Architects Studio Lindfors tap into the growing trend of illustrating life after the ice caps melt, when an aerial highway of blimps emerge, and chairlifts get us from one place to another.

The Fascination with Neon and Why This Trend Just Doesn’t Stop. Ever.

No matter what some designers may be saying, when it comes to youth culture, this trend is SO not over. Fresh street report on neon, color trends in T-shirt graphics, pants, accessories, hair, footwear–on guys and girls.

Cool Pop-up Shop Launches: Save Fashion at the NYC Port Authority

Pop-up shops with irony, humor, and great brands are the wave of the future. This one could very seriously do down in the books–or at least it%uFFFDs location.