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Street Fashion X Graffiti Art at THELABELLAB Exhibition at Crewest Gallery Featuring Drifter, David and David, Pretti Vacant, with a Special Feature”Bomb It” -The Graffiti Documentary

In what’s becoming a growing movement in street fashion and art collaborations, on May 17, 2008, the 2nd LABELLAB Exhibition took place at Crewest Gallery in downtown Los Angeles featuring live fashion art creations and installations by LABELLAB members’ Drifter, David and David, and Pretti Vacant Accessories, with a special screening of “Bomb It” -The Graffiti Documentary by Jon Reiss. The Exhibition was an exciting opportunity for emerging street fashion brands to depict their independent style through artistic interpretations in a unique gallery in downtown Los Angeles.

Who’s Got the Youth Vote ( Who Would Have It If They Could Vote); Plus Who Plans to Vote Mostly; and a Look at the Presidential”Wish” List of Candidates by 13-25-year-olds

In Label Networks’ new Spring Youth Culture Study 2008, we asked a series of questions about the upcoming election to get a sense of just how 13-25-year-olds are voting or would vote if they could, how they feel about their potential future President, who plans on voting (of those that are eligible), and who they “wish” was a Presidential candidate. The results are quite fascinating because in many ways, it provides insight about the future when it comes to politics, and which demographics within youth culture are more likely to get involved compared with others.

Sunglasse-Who’s the Top Brand Now Why: Label Networks’ Fresh Data on Sunglasses Trends, Brands, Spending, Size of Market Indicate Who’s Leading the Pack Where New Opportunities Lie in this Crowded, Colorful Marketplace

Over the past 5 years, accessories have become key aspects to fashion style when it comes to global youth culture. In particular, sunglasses have taken on new meaning not only in terms of the style one wears, but also the corresponding color of one’s shades to coordinate with various outfits. In Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2008, we reveal fresh consumer preference data about sunglasses among 13-25-year-olds in North America, including the top brand preferences, spending patterns on sunglasses, size of market, frequency of purchases, and other characteristics that are shaping the sunglasses and accessories markets in general.

Cell Phones X Youth Culture = The Most Important Electronic Device, So What Phone Features Are Most Important Why? Label Networks’ Data Reveals the Answers Indicating Where Things Are Headed Next

In North America, cell phones are taking over more of the roles that only a computer once offered -especially with the introduction of the iPhone and other similar portable devices that offer texting, calls, photo capabilities, music and entertainment downloading, video recording, and music listening capabilities.

Surfing’s Evolution as a Sport and Lifestyle Has Changed Again: Label Networks Examines Who Loves Surfing; Who Doesn’t (and Why); Plus Viewership Patterns, Size of Market, Top Surf Brands, New Opportunities

While the best big surf events tend to happen in the Northern Hemisphere’s winter months, such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing series including the Reef Hawaiian Pro, O’Neill World Cup, Roxy Pro, Billabong Pipeline Masters, Billabong Women’s Pro and Quicksilver’s big-wave Eddie Aikau (all in Hawaii), and Maverick’s Big Wave Surf Competition in Half Moon Bay, surfing tends to be on the “consumer” radar more so in the summer obviously, when people head to the beach, regardless of often flat surf conditions.

Street Fashion Report Quantifies Youth Culture Perceptions on Which Country is Producing the Freshest Fashion Trends%uFFFD Indicating Where the Market is Looking for Inspiration Brands

In Label Networks%uFFFD Street Fashion Business Report, insightful results come from where the marketplace is looking mostly in terms of fresh fashion trends.

In this story, we look at the results to the question, “Which country do you think is producing the freshest fashion trends?” This question provides an indication of where young people believe the freshest fashion is coming from, as well as providing insight about where various demographics are looking for fashion inspiration and top brands.

%u201CWhich best describes how you feel about the United States in terms of the environment your future?”

When asked “Which best describes how you feel about the Untied States in terms of environment?” among 13-25-year-olds across more than 5,000 people from a representative sampling within our second annual Humanitarian Youth Culture Profile Report, one of the most interesting results is by age demographics:

Volcom Acquires Electric Visual Evolution for $25.25 Million -Label Networks Takes a Look at What This Means Where the Brand Ranks Among Youth Culture Opportunities for Growth Based on Demographics

On January 16th, Volcom announced their all-cash offer to acquire Electric Visual Evolution -one of the hottest sunglass brands in action sports, known for their lightening bolt logo. Under the terms, Volcom will pay Electric shareholders $25.25 million. Volcom says that Electric will remain a stand-alone brand as a subsidiary of Volcom.

H&M’s Path of Intercontinental Domination: European American Youth Markets Preferences for the Store/Brand Make H&M the Company to Watch

Taking a look back at 4 years of consumer data regarding H&M from Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and the United States, the “H&M Profile Report 2008” delivers insight into how this fast-fashion retailer captures the marketplace. Key resource for anyone hoping to move global yet maintain cred in niche markets.

E3 Expo Wrap-up Report: How the Big 3 Plan to Entertain You, Plus Fresh Data on Youth Culture Gaming Patterns with Big Surprises on Who’s Playing More

E3 Expo brings the world of video gaming together with introductions to top new titles, entertainment platforms, and industry expert press conferences. Label Networks delivers what went down, plus fresh data on who%uFFFDs gaming most frequently and who%uFFFDs dropping off.