Category: Streetwear

How China’s Youth Culture May be America’s Best New Fashion Market -Excerpts and Data from Label Networks’ China Youth Culture Study

Label Networks’ 3rd China Youth Culture Study covering Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou reveals that despite the global economic downturn, the tables have turned as American fashion brands discover new market opportunities.

MAGIC Fashion Trade Show, S.L.A.T.E., and Street -Complex Elements of Streetwear, Sports Inspired, Goth, Urban Presents a Memorable Experience

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Like many trade shows doing more to create a unique atmosphere, MAGIC got creative with the addition of skate-influences, cool street art exhibitions, top DJ’s in heavy rotation, even a fixed-bike give-away. And yes, it was a working show: buyers wrote orders.

Extreme Americana -Haute Military, Eclectic Camo, Great Outdoors-Inspirations, and Japanese Re-Interpretations Outline a Growing New Subculture

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One of several specific trends emerging from the fashion trade shows last week include a new, more extreme take on Americana fashion providing a unique angle within heritage.

MAGIC and Project Fashion Trade Show-Some Highlights from What to Expect

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As trade shows continue to evolve, two of the largest in the United States, have created some interesting new concepts, events, and programs.

SkullCandy Raises $125 Million for IPO; Goes Under Nasdaq Symbol SKUL

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Designer headphones continue to lead youth culture trends when it comes to wearable technologies. SkullCandy going public proves it.

Sneaker Street Report–Fresh Look at Trends from “The Kids Are Alright–300 Fashion Portraits” Report

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Taken from our latest street report of images captured in youth environments across the country, we%uFFFDve pulled out some interesting trends in footwear, particularly sneakers.

Label Networks Street Fashion Report -DIY Styles, Directions in Accessories, Graphics, Colors, and Mix of Eras

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In this visual report, taken from our new Fall Youth Culture Study 2010, we take a look at key elements from the street fashion report section on key trends and importance of self-expression as achieved by youth culture today.

Skateboarding Size of Market: Fresh Data Quantifies the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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This action sport has gone through significant change in the last few years, in particular the last year. Fresh data from Label Networks’ Action Sports Report within the upcoming Fall Youth Culture Study reveals what to expect next.

Street Fashion Report: Traveling the Country this Summer, Our Fashion Reporter Provides Latest Scoop on Fresh T-shirt Graphics, Youth Styles, Accessories, Denim, Hairstyles

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What’s hot in youth culture based on what’s actually being worn is often at odds with designer’s predictions and various runway fare. Here’s a look at summer’s trends.