Global Fashion & Style Trends May 27, 2018 ... dirndl and lederhosen are experiencing a renaissance with young people who find a connection with national pride when donning these garments.Seek Refuge The current socio-political climate lent inspiration to Shazia Ijaz, who created Seek Refuge, the first modest streetwear brand, to celebrate modest dressing and pay homage to her Pakistani culture while still exploring the intersection of both personal and directional style. The brand will initially offer four pieces that speak to Ijaz’s ...
Show Me Love Dec 09, 2015 relationships spending love ... spoil themselves with presents and experiences rather than expecting someone else do so. Likewise, Singles Day, which first started as a holiday in China for the unattached to celebrate themselves and indulge, has become the world’s biggest shopping holiday, and even those in relationships, not wanting to miss out, use the day to honor themselves. While such public displays of love for oneself show no sign of slowing, young people aspire to be so comfortable in their relationship with themselves ...
Culture Spotlight On South Korea Jun 16, 2018 ... performance aspect of the genre is also highly appealing to listeners and draws large crowds to rising KR&B artists’ shows, like South Korean superstar, Lee Hi. Solid, an R&B group from the ‘90s, is releasing a new album after 22 years but staying true to their original sound and aesthetic. The Korean-American trio released their self-created comeback album and threw a party at the Hyundai Card Understage concert hall in Seoul to celebrate. The new album pays homage to the trio’s height of ...
Perfect Boyfriend Sep 16, 2013 ... Hey Girl meme, which executes a similar approach exclusively on Ryan Gosling. Woodsy folk singer Bon Iver is the subject of a likeminded site called Bon Iver Erotica, which presents the bearded songwriter as unfathomably rugged—but even more loving. This Tumblr quickly went viral, inspiring spin-offs including Bon Iver Aurotica and Bon Iver Breakup Stories. Not all fantasy blogs show a mountain-loving type of man. Others including Nerd Boyfriend and Your Urban Outfitters Boyfriend celebrate ...
GPS (Global Positioning Success) Sep 18, 2014 global marketing ... launched an international photography contest inviting children to share their vision of the nature surrounding them. Individuals were asked to submit pictures of animals, scenery, and their vacation destinations to celebrate places around the world.Toyota’s Dream Car Art Contest called upon kids around the globe to submit sketches of automobiles that could tackle the toughest environmental and social issues. More than 660,000 4- to 15-year-olds from 75 countries sent in drawings of cars of the future ...
Well Rounded May 29, 2015 health & wellness fitness nutrition spirituality Presence of Mind ... lives that celebrate the art of balance. In sum, Ys’ pursuit of wellness is a nuanced balancing act that sees them continually looking for ways to meet their own self-improvement expectations, and those of their peers’, without it taking over their lives entirely. Brands, too, need to exhibit this same sense of balance in their own wellness efforts; those that don’t show a diverse range of wellness that spans all three components (body/mind/soul) run the risk of alienating legions of consumers. ...
Fans Forever Jun 10, 2014 media & entertainment movies TV ... had a large enough viewership to last on TV, a dedicated following can prove impactful in the long run, as superfans will continue to celebrate their favorite content for years, drawing more eyes and interest over time and helping old hits maintain their influence in culture. EXPRESSIONS OF ETERNAL FANDOM - MEMES AND REMEMBRANCE - Mean Girls content, including quotes, memes, and gifs, went viral recently for the 10th anniversary of the movie.In honor of the 10th anniversary of The OC, New York ...
Justifying Fan Fic Jun 09, 2014 media & entertainment books hobbies movies TV ... publishers and movie studios, an abundance of fan fiction demonstrates fans’ dedication to a likeminded soul; for example, a work of fan fiction that has thousands of clicks online suggests an author with a built-in fan following of his or her own. Indeed, some of the most popular pieces of fan fiction have more readers than many New York Times bestsellers. Moving forward, brands should celebrate fan creativity with a level of excitement that matches fans’ own. - Justifying Fan Fiction - Last year ...
Family Ties Jun 13, 2016 ... ways to make each day special and noteworthy (see #Celebrate), they’ll likely look to create their own micro occasions and traditions with their family to find simple reasons to rejoice together frequently, and brands can aid them in their efforts.ACTION ITEMSEncourage parents and kids to be in the moment when they’re with one another so that their time together is truly quality.Address parents’ evolved perception of quality time in marketing and messaging to be representative of their reality ...
The New Friend Zone Dec 08, 2015 global relationships dating friends marriage ... brands are speaking to them based on who they are, not what they are. ACTION ITEMS When creating entertainment or advertising, avoid outdated portrayals of “boring couples” or “third wheels” since people are spending much of their time with friends even if they’re in a relationship. Encourage them to celebrate and flaunt their squads and #squadgoals, as power friendships have become the new power couples. Sponsor or facilitate events that give young people the opportunity to meet potential love ...