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Fashion Network
16 hours ago
- Fashion Network
Burberry, Adidas and Levi's bet big on Oasis reunion tour
The iconic British band Oasis kicks off its long-anticipated reunion tour on Friday with a show in Cardiff, reigniting a wave of '90s Britpop nostalgia—and fashion brands are ready to roll with it. Despite the famously rocky relationship between Liam and Noel Gallagher, the tour promises a cultural moment too big for the fashion industry to ignore. From North America to Asia, retailers are tapping into the emotional pull of the past, hoping to turn a musical comeback into a sales boom. Recent music events—most notably Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter and Charli XCX's Brat—have proven how album launches and tours can drive fashion trends. Levi Strauss & Co. famously joined forces with Beyoncé after her 'Levii's Jeans' lyric, temporarily renaming its Instagram account and launching a campaign with the singer. Coach 's Kate Spade line embraced Brat, while stars like Taylor Swift were dressed by brands including Versace, Cavalli, and Tiffany & Co. Now, brands are calling this moment the 'Wonderwall Summer.' Leading the charge is Burberry Group Plc. Though not officially tied to the tour, Burberry's latest campaign celebrates the Gallagher legacy. It stars Liam Gallagher along with his sons Lennon and Gene, and daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher. The visuals—featuring music icons like Goldie, and models Cara Delevingne and Alexa Chung—recall Burberry's golden era in the '90s. Liam is seen wearing the parka he first debuted in 2018, which is now being reissued in limited quantities. Meanwhile, Adidas AG is taking a more direct approach, launching a co-branded Oasis collection available online, in-store, on and at concert venues throughout the tour. Levi's created a limited series of graphic T-shirts, while Moncler 's Stone Island featured Liam Gallagher in its autumn campaign. Unlike recent music-tour collaborations driven by female artists, Oasis draws a mixed-gender fan base, offering opportunities for both menswear and womenswear. With the men's clothing and footwear market valued at roughly two-thirds of womenswear, brands see untapped potential. While the Oasis revival has attracted a younger crowd through ongoing '90s nostalgia, nearly half of the ticket holders have seen the band live before, according to Barclays Plc's Consumer Spend report. The group hasn't performed together since 2009, meaning the audience skews older—and often more affluent. Many of Oasis' signature styles—baggy jeans, football jerseys, and low-rise sneakers—have returned through the 'Blokecore' trend. Fashion choices among fans reflect the times: Swifties wore sequins, the Beyhive chose cowboy hats, and Oasis fans are opting for parkas and bucket hats. Even in summer heat, demand for parkas is rising. TikTok posts referencing parkas jumped 188% between June 1 and July 1, with video views up 121%, according to Trendalytics. Searches for parkas on resale platform Depop surged by 1,850% year over year in June. Bucket hats are also seeing renewed interest. About one-third of British fans plan to dress in '90s styles at the concerts, and more than 20% expect to wear co-branded items, according to Barclays. Barclays estimates that Oasis fans in the UK alone will spend £1.06 billion ($1.4 billion) on the tour—including tickets, travel, and merchandise. That total edges out the £997 million spent by Taylor Swift fans during the Eras Tour, partly due to Oasis scheduling 17 shows compared to Swift's 15. After completing the UK leg, Oasis will head to North America in August and September, before performing in Asia and South America. For both the band and its partner brands, cracking the US market remains a major goal. Burberry may stand to gain the most. With uncertainty in the Chinese luxury sector, a recovering US market—buoyed by easing tariffs—is looking more attractive. Adidas, still trailing behind Nike in US market share, also hopes to boost visibility stateside. Oasis' relationship with fashion has had its ups and downs. Liam Gallagher founded his label Pretty Green in 2009, but it went into administration and was acquired by JD Sports in 2019. The brand was later sold to Frasers Group, which no longer owns it. The biggest risk? A band breakup mid-tour. Oasis famously split before a Paris show in 2009. Still, the current media frenzy and brand engagement have already paid off. Even if the tour falters, tension between the brothers is likely to generate more attention than silence. Whether or not this becomes a true 'Wonderwall Summer,' fashion brands betting on Oasis aren't likely to look back in anger.
France 24
17 hours ago
- France 24
Mark Snow, composer of 'X Files' theme, dead at 78
A cause of death was not provided, but Hollywood trade publication Variety said Snow died Friday at his residence in the northeastern state of Connecticut. In addition to "The X Files" main theme, which was released as a single in 1996 and charted internationally, Snow composed the music for over 200 episodes and both feature films of the hit science fiction show about a pair of paranormal FBI investigators. Born Martin Fulterman on August 26, 1946, Snow grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended the prestigious Juilliard School. He began composing music for television in the late 1970s, garnering 15 Emmy nominations over the course of his career. In addition to "The X Files," Snow composed the music for other US television series, including "Blue Bloods," "Smallville" and "Hart to Hart." He is survived by his wife Glynnis, three daughters, and grandchildren, Variety reported.
France 24
20 hours ago
- France 24
Ravenous return: Fast-chewing Chestnut wins July 4th hot dog contest
The 41-year-old American missed last year's event after signing a deal with Impossible Foods, whose plant-based products include hot dogs, but he was allowed to enter this year and made his Coney Island comeback a triumphant one. Chestnut won by 24 hot dogs over last year's winner, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago, but the maestro of mastication could not break his own record of 76 hot dogs that he consumed in 2021. It marked the 17th time Chestnut claimed the "Mustard Belt" symbolic of supremacy in the gastronomic showdown and his ninth triumph in 10 years. "Oh my gosh, I was nervous," Chestnut told event telecaster ESPN after his victory. "First couple of hot dogs, I was fumbling a little bit, but I found a pretty good rhythm." Chestnut said that despite his blowout triumph, he was hoping to make a better show of challenging his record consumption total. "My goal was 70 to 77," he said. "I really wanted a little bit more. There's next year and I'm just happy I'm here." On the women's side, American Miki Sudo won by eating 33 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, her 11th victory in the past 12 years, with American Michelle Lesco second on 22.75 dogs and buns. Sudo, who set the women's record of 51 last year, did not compete in 2021 while pregnant, with Lesco winning that year.
