Apparel
February 17, 2016 at 4:20 pm
MetaWare, a Fairfax, Virginia-based apparel business started by Marci Zaroff and Cas Shiver, uses seaweed-based inks in T-shirts. The seaweed-based ink, called SeaInk, uses a seaweed-derived base without the use of chemicals, like PVC, resins or binders. According to Ecouterre, seaweed-based inks not only have environmental benefits, they…
February 17, 2016 at 8:00 am
I recognize that ridiculous fashion has its time and place. So I searched the Internet for a few of the silliest, most impractical cold-weather apparel and accessories that someone, somewhere out there may want to wear to bring you a fun game of “Would You Imprint That?” Take a look at the products and cast your vote...
February 16, 2016 at 4:53 pm
Back in 1995, Club Med Punta Cana started selling a limited-edition line of "45" T-shirts to celebrate its 45th birthday. According to Caribbean Journal, the shirts were an instant success, and guests began to collect the T-shirts at the various Club Meds that were selling them. However, while…
February 15, 2016 at 6:47 pm
The U.S. Senate voted last Thursday to close a loophole in the Tariff Act of 1930, which prohibited importing goods made by convict, forced or indentured labor, in an effort to minimize slave labor in the global supply chain. According to…
February 12, 2016 at 3:46 pm
Yesterday, Kanye West held a fashion show/album release event for his new album, "The Life of Pablo." For those lucky enough to snag tickets to the Madison Square Garden event, the line for merchandise reached epic lengths, making it the place to be. In typical Kanye West fashion, he pulled out all the stops. T-shirts…
February 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Some might say that the most exciting part of a sporting event is when the T-shirt cannon rolls out onto the court/field. However, the Queensland, Australia, police doesn't share our love for promotional items being launched via ballistic devices. According…
February 10, 2016 at 7:12 pm
Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is almost here. So, while your end-users are hurrying to pick up bouquets of roses or staring hopelessly at their closets trying to choose outfits, you can be the hero they need. A festive and colorful date night outfit is the subject of this week's #OOTW…
February 10, 2016 at 7:10 pm
Popular fashion retailer ASOS is in hot water after customers called out a controversial image on its website: a photo of a black model wearing a T-shirt that says, "slave." The shirt was quickly removed, and the company pointed out that it was not an ASOS-branded product, but…
February 10, 2016 at 7:03 pm
Designer sues metal band Anthrax over sweatshirt design, Burberry sues J.C. Penney Co. for using its well-known pattern, the Super Bowl proved a win for apparel, changes are coming to New York Fashion Week, Levi Strauss Co. introduces two new themed apparel collections, and Old Navy hits its biggest sales slump: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
February 10, 2016 at 6:40 pm
It was with great hesitation that I tuned into "Grease: Live" on Fox last week. Don't get me wrong—I love the "Grease" movie—but I assumed this new version could never live up to my favorite childhood movie. However, three seconds into the opening credits of Jessie J singing "Grease Is the Word," and I was annoying…
