Tag: London

NJAL Launches Fashion Educational Series Called Authentic Radicalism in London, Featuring Best Designers, Sustainability Leaders, and Fashion Game-Changers

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On May 31, 2016, NJAL will be launching one of the more remarkable fashion education series we’ve heard of in a long time called Authentic Radicalism. The concept from NJAL is to unite its global network of online fashion talent with industry impresarios in a unique, offline symposium. The good thing about this event, is […]

Girl-Guy Fashion on the Rise, Selfridges Launches AGender Collection

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The post-gender generation is in full swing and now fashion labels and retailers are beginning to tap into this societal shift. As we’ve noted over the past 10 years, youth culture today continues to shift away from the strong lines between what is meant for males and what is meant for females towards a more […]

David Beckham X H&M Launch Swimwear Collection Including Board Shorts; Plus April Sales Up 17%

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Ever since David Beckham’s Bodywear launch for H&M in 2012, there’s been increased demand for more from the collaboration. Now, going head-to-head with other swimwear brands, and board short manufacturers, H&M has announced the debut of the David Beckham swimwear collection scheduled to hit stores on Thursday, May 22, 2014. For the kick-off, David Beckham […]

Urban Cycling Fashion Once Again in the Spotlight, with H&M for Brick Lane Bikes

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Urban cycling, from the fixie scene to bikes-as-alternative-transportation continues to be a growing sportswear market among males and females. From Levi’s latest bike collection, to the originators, Outlier, to the latest KickStarter initiatives creating women’s apparel, urban cycling, the and styling fashion and accessories that comes with this emerging lifestyle, are taking center stage. This […]

Banksy Strikes Just as London Cracks Down on Street Art for Olympics

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The London Games begins this week with the opening ceremonies on July 27, 2012, and the London police have been all over ridding the city of street art in preparation. Of course, this is the perfect time for notorious Banksy to strike and so far, two fabulous pieces have captured the attention of street art […]

Social Media and the Olympics: How the London Games Plans to Limit Facebook and Twitter Among Athletes To Selvedge Media and Sponsor Rights

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Good luck with this idea, IOC. Recent announcements from the International Olympic Committee to try and limit athlete usage of Facebook and Twitter during the upcoming London Games so as not to impose on sponsors and media coverage rights will be about as challenging as running the 100 meter dash in 9 seconds flat. While […]

Olympic Games’ Show Your Best Viral Video Campaign Hopes to Attract Youth Culture; Plus Latest on Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck

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The Olympic Games continue to try and engage people, particularly youth culture, through a variety of campaigns that often completely miss the mark, mostly because the sports they profile are rarely on the radar among a new generation. However, we will give them some cred for their latest new social media program called “Show Your […]

Li-Ning from China Goes Head-to-Head with Nike and Adidas Via Ecommerce in America—How This Effects Sneaker Culture

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Li-Ning dives into the American marketplace yet again. This time via ecommerce and Facebook.In our China Youth Culture Studies, the sportswear brand Li-Ning continues to crawl up the ranks as a top preferred brand among 15-25-year-olds. Interestingly however, in the United States (and elsewhere), it’s one of the biggest global brands that nobody really knows. […]

Sundance Film Festival Takes on London with Kick-off to Feature Robert Redford, T Bone Burnett, and Nick Hornby

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The Sundance Film Festival moves international starting with a first-ever music and film festival version of the legendary Utah festival (January 19-29, 2012) to take place April 26-29, 2012. Known for being the launching pad for indie films and documentaries, including Stacey Peralta’s Dogtown and the Z-Boys, Blue Valentine, sex, lies and videotape, plus scores […]