Streetwear

HappyDic is reinventing USA Streetwear for the new generation of sustainable and ethical shoppers.

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
Yoshi, Streetwear, Princess Peach, SAN, Sale, Revolution, Culture, Collection, Ethics, UNICEF, Cuban Revolution, Tee, HIAS, HOPE, Politics, Refugee, Princess, CARE, Charity Navigator, Organic, Nightclub, Video game, Nintendo

Accounting for 10% of all retail sales, Streetwear is now estimated to be worth over $185 billion.

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  • Accounting for 10% of all retail sales, Streetwear is now estimated to be worth over $185 billion.
  • One of the most striking retail and fashion trends to have emerged in the last three decades.
  • HappyDic streetwear is a statement of cultural engagement, ethical responsibility and a desire to support local apparel industries.
  • Made in the USA, HappyDic's tees are a luxury streetwear apparel brand with ethical values.

"NON FRAGMENT TOKEN" COLLABORATIVE NFT PROJECT SET TO MINT

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
Movement, Rarities, Time, NFT, Streetwear, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Shmoo

SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --'Godfather of Streetwear' Hiroshi Fujiwara and legendary skateboarder/artist Mark Gonzales have joined forces for the first time, announcing their collaborative NFT project 'NON FRAGMENT TOKEN'.

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  • SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --'Godfather of Streetwear' Hiroshi Fujiwara and legendary skateboarder/artist Mark Gonzales have joined forces for the first time, announcing their collaborative NFT project 'NON FRAGMENT TOKEN'.
  • The project is set to mint on https://soulshift.io/ on January 27th, 2022.
  • The concept of the project is based on Mark Gonzales's signature creature design, an imaginary friend called Shmoo.
  • Shmoo has 10,000 alter egos, each of them living in 10,000 different dimensions of time.

TheDrop Taps Longtime Nike Veteran Scott Keating to Lead Global Merchandising

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Men, Professional Services, Online Retail, Internet, Luxury, Specialty, Consumer, Venture Capital, Technology, Fashion, Teens, Retail, Women, GMV, Nike Skateboarding, Sneaker, Nike, Growth, Gen, CEO, Skateboard, Leadership, Millennials, Founder CEO, Generation Z, Streetwear, Retail

TheDrop.com, a global marketplace serving the $200 billion youth lifestyle market, today announced that Scott Keating has joined the companys management team as Chief Merchandising Officer.

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  • TheDrop.com, a global marketplace serving the $200 billion youth lifestyle market, today announced that Scott Keating has joined the companys management team as Chief Merchandising Officer.
  • In this newly created role, Mr. Keating will lead TheDrops global merchandising strategy and manage relationships with the 300+ brands and retail shops who currently sell products through TheDrops platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220117005557/en/
    Scott Keating, named Chief Merchandising Officer at TheDrop.com (Photo: Business Wire)
    Keating was formerly at Nike, where he spent 14 years in a range of leadership roles for the footwear giant, most recently as the Global Sales & Brand Director for Nike SB.
  • Prior to that, Keating led the Nike Snowboarding group where he developed the top snowboarding boot in the market before Nike closed the division.

TheDrop.com Raises $4.6 Million Series A Funding to Streamline Global Streetwear

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Monday, November 22, 2021
Other Consumer, Fashion, Women, Retail, Teens, Men, Software, Venture Capital, Networks, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Luxury, Consumer, Data Management, Professional Services, Department Stores, Technology, Specialty, Part, International, DTC, Streetwear, Direct, Skateboard, Ecosystem, Multimedia, Sneaker, Gen, Generation Z, Millennials, Retail, Security (finance)

Investors dropped $4.6 million through a Series A funding round on TheDrop.com, the leading Youth Lifestyle marketplace platform that syncs with hundreds of the trendiest streetwear, sneaker and skateboard brands and boutiques.

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  • Investors dropped $4.6 million through a Series A funding round on TheDrop.com, the leading Youth Lifestyle marketplace platform that syncs with hundreds of the trendiest streetwear, sneaker and skateboard brands and boutiques.
  • Investors include Continental Investment Partners and Rimrock Venture Partners, as well as previous investors and multiple owners and managers of brands currently on TheDrop.com platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211122005422/en/
    Part of the Las Vegas-based team at TheDrop.com.
  • TheDrop.com has a great opportunity to make a real difference in the global youth market.

PATRÓN Tequila Celebrates the Intersection Between Streetwear and Street Art with a limited-edition Collaboration with Famed Designer John Geiger and Mexican Street Artist SENKOE

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Fashion, Culture of Los Angeles, Street fashion, Streetwear, John Geiger, Geiger, Culture, Fads

The PATRN x John Geiger streetwear collection draws inspiration from the design of the limited-edition 2021 PATRN Mexican Heritage Tin developed by celebrated Mexican street artist, SENKOE.

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  • The PATRN x John Geiger streetwear collection draws inspiration from the design of the limited-edition 2021 PATRN Mexican Heritage Tin developed by celebrated Mexican street artist, SENKOE.
  • With this year's theme highlighting Mexican street art, we collaborated with fashion designer, John Geiger, to showcase the parallels between SENKOE's street art and streetwear," said Chloe Lloyd-Jones, Vice President of PATRN Tequila in North America.
  • The PATRN x John Geiger streetwear collection celebrates the rich history of Mexican culture with John Geiger pulling influence from SENKOE's street art-inspired design on the PATRN Mexican Heritage Tin.
  • The PATRN x John Geiger streetwear collection will be available for purchase starting July 24, National Tequila Day at JohnGeigerCo.com .

Pacsun Launches New Merch from Guest Artistic Director, A$AP Rocky

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Culture, Fashion, Hip hop fashion, Street fashion, PacSun, Streetwear, ASAP Rocky

LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pacsunis thrilled to announce all-new merchandise by recently announced Guest Artistic Director,A$AP Rocky.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pacsunis thrilled to announce all-new merchandise by recently announced Guest Artistic Director,A$AP Rocky.
  • Together withPacsun, we will be releasing several limited edition collections that are both nostalgic and forward at the same time," said Rocky.
  • "We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Rocky in this new role, he is the perfect combination of high fashion and streetwear appeal," said Alfred Chang, Co-CEO ofPacsun.
  • Pacsun is a leading specialty retailer offering a cross-section of emerging brands and trending fashion through the lens of Los Angeles.

Newest City Gear Opens To Serve Sumter, South Carolina

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Street fashion, Fashion, Culture of Los Angeles, Streetwear, City Gear, Culture, Cultural trends

"City Gear is excited to join the Sumter community and welcome our neighbors into the City Gear family with the latest sneaker and apparel from top brands," said Abu Young, DSM, City Gear.

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  • "City Gear is excited to join the Sumter community and welcome our neighbors into the City Gear family with the latest sneaker and apparel from top brands," said Abu Young, DSM, City Gear.
  • The new 6,000 square foot City Gear location featuresthe hottest in urban streetwear and footwear brands with a premium shopping experience.
  • Since 1978, City Gear stores have been the go-to destination for streetwear fashion and footwear enthusiasts to find full looks to create their own style and image.
  • City Gear carries apparel from fashion brands such as Billion Dollar Baby, New Era, Grindhouse and Born Fly.

Pacsun Names A$AP Rocky Guest Artistic Director

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Hip hop fashion, Street fashion, Culture of Los Angeles, Fashion, PacSun, Streetwear, Musicians, ASAP Rocky, Culture

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pacsunis excited to announce its first-ever Guest Artistic Director,A$AP Rocky.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pacsunis excited to announce its first-ever Guest Artistic Director,A$AP Rocky.
  • Over the next 18 months, A$AP Rocky will be driving a new wave of premium streetwear and style to the LA-based multi-brand retailer.
  • Together with Pacsun, we will be releasing several limited-edition collections that are both nostalgic and forward at the same time," says Rocky.
  • Nobody bridges the gap between high fashion and streetwear like A$AP Rocky," says Alfred Chang, co-CEO Pacsun.

Zalando takes fashion to the streets as part of European Expansion that celebrates local culture.

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Culture, Societates Europaeae, Zalando, Fashion, Streetwear, German fashion, Articles

Paying tribute to local culture and the joy of self-expression, Zalando called upon local talent at the forefront of local fashion communities to show off their style as part of eye-catching displays to mark the brand's arrival.

Key Points: 
  • Paying tribute to local culture and the joy of self-expression, Zalando called upon local talent at the forefront of local fashion communities to show off their style as part of eye-catching displays to mark the brand's arrival.
  • Zalando has empowered us to show our individuality in the best way we know how; through self-expression."
  • Showcasing everything from iconic designers to streetwear drops, kidswear to more sustainable dressing, Zalando is touching down in new European markets to shine a light on local fashion culture.
  • In the month since the App has launched, Zalando is No1 App in Android devices in Slovakia according to App Annie.

Zalando takes fashion to the streets as part of European Expansion that celebrates local culture.

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Culture, Societates Europaeae, Zalando, Fashion, Streetwear, German fashion, Articles

Paying tribute to local culture and the joy of self-expression, Zalando called upon local talent at the forefront of local fashion communities to show off their style as part of eye-catching displays to mark the brand's arrival.

Key Points: 
  • Paying tribute to local culture and the joy of self-expression, Zalando called upon local talent at the forefront of local fashion communities to show off their style as part of eye-catching displays to mark the brand's arrival.
  • Zalando has empowered us to show our individuality in the best way we know how; through self-expression."
  • Showcasing everything from iconic designers to streetwear drops, kidswear to more sustainable dressing, Zalando is touching down in new European markets to shine a light on local fashion culture.
  • In the month since the App has launched, Zalando is No1 App in Android devices in Slovakia according to App Annie.