Youthtrends: Hot Topic's Trying Trends

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A resurgence of punk fashion might be underway, but Hot Topic's still got challenges.

It appears all things '80s-inspired are trying to creep back into fashion this year, and ever since I heard the news I've wondered if maybe some of the punk fashions that hit the mainstream in that decade might follow suit. I'm seeing more hints that that may be the case -- and some investors may well wonder if punk and goth wardrober Hot Topic(NASDAQ:HOTT) might benefit from such a turn of events.

A fashion supplement called Fashion Rocks, which recently arrived in my mailbox via snail mail with some Conde Nast publications, caught my eye with a feature exploring punk music and fashion. And I recently saw a USA TODAY article that claimed "new age" punk influences may well be coming back. Accoutrements like fingerless gloves are hitting the shelves once again, with Hot Topic being one of the retailers stocking them, as well as Urban Outfitters(NASDAQ:URBN).