Apparel Accessories
September 21, 2016 at 8:03 am
Yes, you read the headline right. Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Inc. is suing the fast-fashion, teen retailer Forever 21 for trademark infringement. According to Milwaukee Business Times, the lawsuit alleges that Forever 21 sold motorcycle-style jackets with a patch that copied off Harley-Davidson’s famous (and trademarked) bar and shield logo...
September 8, 2016 at 3:34 pm
It looks like Run-D.M.C aren't the only ones to face recent merchandise rights scrutiny. According to NME, Mötley Crüe is being sued over images used in its farewell tour merchandise collection. Photographers Barry Levine and Neil Zlozower said they took multiple…
September 7, 2016 at 5:49 pm
We may not be fashion experts, but we understand the importance of accessories. Whether it’s a classy looking watch, a helpful fitness bracelet, a shiny lapel pin or a sparkly pair of earrings, accessories can make a big difference in an outfit...
August 31, 2016 at 5:49 pm
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have a tail? I never really gave the idea much thought—until I saw plush tails (with elastic bands to hold them in place) for sale in Disney World. And it looks like I’m not the only one who is intrigued by the idea. ASOS now offers five tails for adults...
August 24, 2016 at 4:58 pm
Fall is the perfect time for adding layers to an outfit on a chilly day. Sweatshirts, jackets and fleece are great for fall, too, but layering adds in another, well, layer of style and comfort. Plus, it lets us keep our staple tees and tanks in rotation. Here are eight styles that could help boost your bottom line when it comes to fall promotions...
August 17, 2016 at 3:38 pm
A closer look at the Final Five's Olympic gymnastic uniforms, Alexander Wang gets $90 million lawsuit settlement, Trimark expands its sales force, researchers create self-repairing fabric, and temporary tattoos can be used as computer interfaces: Here's what's happening in the apparel world…
August 10, 2016 at 5:27 pm
Just like you would never cut corners while building a skyscraper, digging a water line or fixing a subway car, labor workers don’t want the companies that make their apparel to cut corners, either. End-users want apparel and gear that works as hard as they do...
August 10, 2016 at 4:38 pm
A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed part of a lawsuit filed last year by Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and other luxury brands accusing Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group of promoting the sale of counterfeit goods. U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel in Manhattan dismissed racketeering claims asserted by brands owned by Paris-based Kering SA, saying their…
August 10, 2016 at 4:29 pm
It’s Nike vs. Under Armour in the competitive quest for Wall Street-style Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. Nike’s swoosh has become synonymous with the Olympic Games and the athletes that wear its apparel and footwear. In fact, in the past eight Olympics since Nike became a public company in the early 1980s, shares of…
August 9, 2016 at 4:04 pm
The fight against counterfeit merchandise continues. A Colorado district attorney charged four men with racketeering and money laundering after illegally selling counterfeit Denver Broncos merchandise for the past nine years,…
