the next big brand?

[Musselma]

Originally Posted by Rye GB

Zoo York


It already seems lke Zoo York is everywhere I look

 

[berlin report]

Originally Posted by Halifamous

I want Hope to get big.

That won't happen though.
Hope has a wonderful aesthetic, really good cuts and beautiful fabrics but the quality (at least when I used to sell them in a store I worked in) is embarrassing for the price point. I believe they will have to rethink their strategy as Acne has that area covered and played-out.

 

[rjmaiorano]

Originally Posted by onion

Wow those are actually some pretty cool graphic tees. Granted I probably wouldn't actually wear any of them, but if I were into graphic tees that is a brand I would look at. Very unique and imaginative.

At the same time though unique and cool designs don't necessarily mean it'll be the next big brand.

Yea, I dont actually see em getting big, and I hope they don't. Its always cool to be somewhat different. But usually co's like this don't get too mainstream.

 

[rjmaiorano]

Originally Posted by vvoc

wow these are def really nice looking tees..may pick a couple up...look like artworks (they do sell art pieces too lol)

Yea, their more popular prints they sell as art.

http://www.imaginaryfoundation.com/i...index&type=Art

As a heads up, if you do like em, get on the mailing list so they let you know when their new stuff comes out, cause otherwise sometimes sizes can move quick.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by Rye GB

Top picks for brands with growth potential in their respective markets:

RVCA
Tap Out
Obey
Zoo York
Uniqlo
The Hundreds


I think I've recenty seen 3 pics of Justin Timberlake wearing RVCA...so my bet is on that one...for growth in a market that most here dislike.

 

[Karo]

Its funny when I go shop in different countries and see ppl clamouring over brands that is considered "garbage" in another (i.e. Gap), which I find amusing sometimes. Maybe they're thinking the same thing about me when I buy certain brands in their country.

 

[Gewehr]

Eric Glennie?

 

[hermes]

"won hundred", apparently the 'danish acne'

 

[Rye GB]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

I think I've recenty seen 3 pics of Justin Timberlake wearing RVCA...so my bet is on that one...for growth in a market that most here dislike.

I was struggling to find brands that people on this forum like that may be on the cusp of an increase in business or just entering mainstream popularity.

APC-Possible decline in turnover IMO.
EG-Designs too niche.
W+H- Hoody sold well but they didn't spin that success into other categories.
NDG-Too niche, too pricey. Would take a brave investor to take it anywhere.
5EP

No... can't think of any success stories. The economy will be a struggle for many of these expensive niche brands, it's not where the games at for 2008.