tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4891357368748849577.post2863549341782938649..comments2017-12-10T11:46:58.831-08:00Comments on CultureLab: CultureLab’s Trends to Watch For in 2009cLabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07509367266857444620noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4891357368748849577.post-30894927095666854702009-02-16T22:40:00.000-08:002009-02-16T22:40:00.000-08:00This is a great start to the trends for 09. Techn...This is a great start to the trends for 09. Technology wise I think you are spot on however fashion wise I would have to argue otherwise. <BR/><BR/>Streetwear is coming to a close. Early adopters have long moved on and streetwear has moved on to discount stores signaling the end of a market. Rowdy, KR3W and Volcom, will be no hotter than they are now (luke warm at best).<BR/><BR/>Early adopters will still be looking to Japan for fashion forecast, but the classic style of Europe will once again become popular. Knit sweaters, button ups and khakis will come into play. Think Mr. Rodgers with more swagger. <BR/><BR/>The sneaker game will continue to be strong and definitely look out for Supra this year, but I would add Clae and another strong year for Creative Recreation. Nike will turn it back around after a dead year and regain their strong hold on this market. Luxury brands Louis Vuitton, Common Projects and Lanvin (Gucci most likely as well with their new designer) will have strong showing in the sneaker market as well. I GUARANTEE IT!<BR/><BR/>Smartphones have always been a status symbol for us. Let's face it, $100 a month for a cell phone is a certain level of status that most can't afford.<BR/><BR/>Graffiti artists will arise to the main stream as "pop artists." Youth market now has the money to invest in the rebel artists that they grew up loving...<BR/><BR/>Big Government might be cool, but green energy will be "the shit."<BR/><BR/>Guess that's all for now... can't wait for 2010.Taylormadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426339053252829570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4891357368748849577.post-76681068446506838242009-01-13T14:54:00.000-08:002009-01-13T14:54:00.000-08:00Really interesting list!Building on the "Renaissan...Really interesting list!<BR/><BR/>Building on the "Renaissance of creativity in business" aspect - think social enterprises will be taking centre-stage this year.<BR/><BR/>As in, using business in a creative way to tackle social problems, big and small. <BR/><BR/>The millennial generation is particularly keen on seeing these changes take shape, given how much exposure we all have to the wider world's challenges these days. I think there will be more schemes that foster/encourage this desire among youth to make a social difference (e.g. Google 10 to the 100th, Orange RockCorps to name a few) and there will be an increasing number of people getting involved as the year goes on. <BR/><BR/>Nice post. :)<BR/><BR/>HetaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4891357368748849577.post-50079152092056953282009-01-07T12:58:00.000-08:002009-01-07T12:58:00.000-08:00Great list. Agree with many of the trends. I have ...Great list. Agree with many of the trends. I have already seen the popularity in hip-hop enthusiasts, artists and producers taking to Twitter so you know the mainstream isn't too far off. <BR/><BR/>Not so sure about the grunge feel, but hey, who would have guessed half the stuff that happened in '08.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4891357368748849577.post-57778140792921596762009-01-06T19:12:00.000-08:002009-01-06T19:12:00.000-08:00awesome summation of trends, I have definitely see...awesome summation of trends, I have definitely seen a few spreading in the urban community, and others I have embraced myself :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com