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The Outnet Gives You StyleCred To Up Your Fashionable Street Cred

05/31/2011 – 12:58 PM | 1,529 views
The Outnet Gives You StyleCred To Up Your Fashionable Street Cred

TheOutnet.com, a site owned by Net-a-Porter.com, revamped and taken mobile in November of 2010, is set to launch its first edition iPhone app, StyleCred,  this week. The cool …

INFOGRAPH: Social Networking Use In Asia Pacific

05/31/2011 – 12:30 PM | 1,640 views
INFOGRAPH: Social Networking Use In Asia Pacific

Endelman Digital visually maps out the social media habits of internet users all across Asia. The data comes from PC-based internet users only, excluding substantial chunk of Asian …

The Latest Red Sole Fueled Lawsuit

05/31/2011 – 9:30 AM | 1,441 views
The Latest Red Sole Fueled Lawsuit

The famous French shoe designer, Christian Louboutin, is under the impression that Yves Saint Laurent stole Louboutin’s red outer sole design, so is suing the company.  On May 19, 2011,  …

MISSONI Goes On A Collaboration Binge

05/31/2011 – 6:15 AM | 2 Comments | 2,044 views
MISSONI Goes On A Collaboration Binge

It appears that someone at MISSONI decided that 2011 was the year to diversify and try several more brand collaborations.  From its MISSONI x Converse sneaker collection to its upcoming …

Nicola Formichetti Pops Up In Manhattan

05/31/2011 – 4:50 AM | One Comment | 1,526 views
Nicola Formichetti Pops Up In Manhattan

Stylist for Lady Gaga and creative director for Thierry Mugler — Nicola Formichetti — is going to hit the fashion scene in TriBeCa, New York this September.  The well known …

The Psychology Behind The Rise Of Microblogging

05/30/2011 – 8:05 AM | 6 Comments | 4,006 views
The Psychology Behind The Rise Of Microblogging

Anyone who has been online for the last few years has noticed a remarkable shift away from busy, poorly designed websites and communities; and towards streamlined, almost minimalist sites and …

Foursquare Lends Status & Honor In Southeast Asia

05/30/2011 – 6:05 AM | 1,082 views
Foursquare Lends Status & Honor In Southeast Asia

The mobile app that we all know and love, Foursquare, is the next big thing in Southeast Asia.  The location-based mobile app takes exploring cities to a new, exciting and …

Crocs Snaps Up Email Subscribers Via Facebook Collect

05/30/2011 – 5:45 AM | 1,422 views
Crocs Snaps Up Email Subscribers Via Facebook Collect

The popular comfy footwear retailer, Crocs, announced their latest interactive marketing campaign.  They reached out to all 350,000 of their Facebook fans and converted them to email subscribers.   This …

Denizen’s Bollywood Influence

05/30/2011 – 4:50 AM | 1,530 views
Denizen’s Bollywood Influence

The famous 28-year-old Bollywood actor, Imran Khan, might just have a calling as a fashion designer.  Khan is planning to launch his own clothing line that is closely linked to …

INFOGRAPHIC: The Rise Of Social Networking Ad Spending

05/29/2011 – 6:00 AM | 1,945 views
INFOGRAPHIC: The Rise Of Social Networking Ad Spending

This infographic by Flowtown illustrates the rise of social networking ad spending.  From travel to clothing, social networks are important channels for brands to consider when developing advertisements these days.

INFOGRAPHIC: How Are Mobile Phones Changing Social Media?

05/28/2011 – 6:00 AM | 1,833 views
INFOGRAPHIC: How Are Mobile Phones Changing Social Media?

This infographic by Flowtown takes a look at how mobile phones are changing social media.  Did you know, for instance, that mobile users soicalize on the web more than the …

Lifetime Auctions Project Runway Royal Wedding Dresses on eBay

05/27/2011 – 9:22 AM | 1,868 views
Lifetime Auctions Project Runway Royal Wedding Dresses on eBay

Lifetime Auctions Project Runway Royal Wedding Dresses to Benefit Break the Cycle, a non profit women’s domestic violence organization

Through Sunday May 29, Lifetime Television is auctioning four wedding dresses …