Tag: sustainability

Levi’s Launches Waste-Less Denim Made of 8 Plastic Bottles—Among On-going Trends in Sustainable Fashion

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Levi’s continues its efforts towards sustainability, and like many brands, has been leading the charge in taking an organic look at what shapes the denim and fashion industries. Today, October 16, 2012, they announced their new collection of denim called Waste<Less that basically incorporates post-consumer waste, specifically recycled plastic bottles and trays into 1 pair […]

Fall Youth Culture Study Reveals New Spending Patterns, Inspired DIY Trends and Market Opportunities, Plus Sustainability Trends, Fashion, Sneaker Culture, Action Sports, More

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Fresh research and analysis released today from Label Networks’ 13th Fall Youth Culture Study reveals where shifts in the youth marketplace and various declines have also created new opportunities across a range of industries, such as fashion, technology, sports, electronics, music, entertainment, non-profits, sustainability issues, among others, based on new consumer insights among 13-25-year-olds across […]

Video Gaming Round-up: The Art of Video Games; Rise of Mobile Phone Gaming; Games for Change Winners; The Guild Season 6 Launch with Cewebrity Felicia Day

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The Art of Video Games Exhibition launches on a 10-city nationwide tour this month of October and ending in January, 2013. The exhibition is one of the most comprehensive video gaming shows ever created, featuring 40 years of the evolution of video games as an artistic medium. The show, which started at the Smithsonian in […]

Cloud Made of 6,000 LightBulbs Illustrate Art as Nature

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There continues to be an increase in art being produced that focuses on issues of sustainability, up-cycling, and the power of nature. Another great example is artist and filmmaker Caitland Brown and her latest creation called “Cloud.” Made from some 6,000 lightbulbs, of which only 1 out of 6 is still live and not burnt-out, […]

“Sustainability and State of the Future Youth Culture Study 2012″–Label Networks Delivers Fresh Insight on How Youth Care, Buy, Act on Sustainability and Impacts for the Future

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Label Networks releases new youth culture study, September 12, 2012—Los Angeles, CA While today’s youth culture of 13-25-year-olds is undoubtedly the most tech-savvy generation in the world, they also represent a new generation of hope that grew-up with recycling and a broader awareness about the environment, global warming, nuclear threats, and humanitarian issues affecting their […]

H&M Among Leaders in Practicing Sustainability: Latest Move Puts Ban on PFC’s

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One of the best trends coming out in the past 3 years among major brands in youth culture fashion markets are the introduction of transparent sustainability plans. One of the leaders in this arena is the fast-fashion giant from Sweden, H&M. Last week, they announced yet another plan of action which hopefully many brands in […]

Pool Fashion Trade Show Offers Mix of Retro Styles, Mod-Neon, Edgy T-shirt Graphics, Latest Accessories, Eco Brands, and Excellent Cash and Carry

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Photos by Tom Wallace. Once considered the bastion child of Magic trade shows, Pool Trade Show which took place at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas August 20-23, 2012 still keeps its cool mainly because of the eclectic mix of brands that are represented. Despite being right next to the behemoth of Street, S.L.A.T.E., and growing […]

Project OR’s Winning Upscale Cycle Design Among Growing Trends in Urban Riding Fashion

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Upscale urban cycling, fixie, and cruiser sportswear continues to gain traction as a growing movement among  those choosing bikes for  transportation and thus creating the need for savvy cycle-wear. The movement has been growing in various niche industries, especially in boutique bike stores, but when Levi Strauss launched their NanoSphere Commuter collection structured and made […]

H&M Now Ranked First in Usage of Organic Cotton as Fashion Brands Go Green

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This fast-fashion giant has not only changed in the way business is done in fashion retail by offering trendy pieces at a faster rate, but also outshines in sustainability goals.

H&M’s Conscious Actions Sustainability Report Raises Bar In Fashion Industry for Others to Do the Same

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Fast-fashion giant H&M has some excellent goals that are pushing the boundaries and changing practices of sustainability in fashion.