Apparel
May 12, 2016 at 3:53 pm
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the best employers in the U.S. in 2016, the second workplace honor for the company in the past year. Of the 500 employers making the magazine’s annual list this year, Hanesbrands Inc. ranks as the No. 167 workplace most recommended by its…
May 11, 2016 at 6:26 pm
Prints make it easier to mix different colors, textures and fun into one cohesive look. They breathe a touch of life into an outfit. Of course, I get it. Patterns can be overwhelming. They are bold statements. And they are, perhaps, even bolder statements in the promotional products industry. But there are plenty of ways to incorporate them into a promotion without overdoing it...
May 11, 2016 at 5:47 pm
We’ll never forget all those awkward class photos from our elementary school days, mainly because our parents insist on hanging them front and center in the living room. Those photos would be a lot less cringe-worthy had our parents gone with timeless, fashionable youth styles, instead of *NSYNC tees and butterfly hair clips. Give your younger end-users a fighting chance to establish themselves as stylish kids with these classic looks...
May 11, 2016 at 5:09 pm
Following the death of Prince, many Minnesota residents took the opportunity to create commemorative merchandise, thanks to the state's lack of legislation that protects deceased celebrities' images on merchandise. However, that purple gravy train may be coming to a halt, as Minnesota lawmakers are rushing to enact a…
May 11, 2016 at 4:36 pm
When online clothing retailer Lyst announced its “Canine Collection,” 33 dog breeds that could be purchased as fashion accessories, social media was swarmed with angry tweets, posts and comments. Fast forward to Tuesday, when Lyst revealed the collection was a hoax intended to bring attention to the increasing number of dogs that are abandoned and need to be re-homed each year. Still, not everyone approves of the company’s tactics...
May 11, 2016 at 4:05 pm
Forever 21 files a lawsuit for trademark infringement, American Apparel launches crowdsourcing campaign, Michael Kors leaves the IACC due to Alibaba, Under Armour to pursue legal action over similar logo look, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt teams up with the National Park Service for themed collection: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
May 10, 2016 at 5:41 pm
Though many of its feature films and television shows are geared toward children, Disney has a strong following of adults as well. To capitalize on this audience, Disney has created new lines of…
May 10, 2016 at 5:25 pm
The Philadelphia Flyers had a gift for Justin Bieber when he performed last weekend at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia—a customized Flyers jersey with the No. 16 on…
May 9, 2016 at 5:54 pm
Lands' End, Dodgeville, Wis., announced the launch of a new campaign called Canvas by Lands' End Circle Membership. According to Times Leader, the new program allows customers to sign up for $50 and receive free shipping and free returns on all products in the Canvas by Lands' End collection, as well as 20 percent off…
May 6, 2016 at 5:45 pm
The logo for Chinese sports apparel company Uncle Martian looks pretty familiar. It's a "U" stacked on top of an upside-down U—almost like Baltimore-based Under Armour's logo of the…
