Apparel
November 23, 2015 at 4:13 pm
As focus continues to grow on Marvel’s adult-focused characters through various Netflix series, Marvel and Disney Consumer Products have announced new merchandise plans for these characters, including Daredevil, The Punisher, Jessica Jones and Deadpool. This new development addresses a key Marvel strategy to tap into the…
November 20, 2015 at 3:44 pm
It’s a new, blue look for the Spirit of Detroit statue. Ford Motor Co. has outfitted the sculpture with an 3XL T-shirt to celebrate 10 years of the Ford Volunteer Corps and the automaker’s “continuing commitment to the city.” Ford volunteers have worked on…
November 19, 2015 at 4:57 pm
A group of Georgetown University student-athletes have voiced their opinions on sweatshop conditions by covering the Nike logos on their sneakers with tape. Georgetown has a partnership with Nike, which means that athletes usually are seen wearing Nike or Jordan branded…
November 19, 2015 at 3:51 pm
Nordstrom has pulled a Hannukah-themed sweater intended to be humorous, but instead drew criticism that the sweater furthers offensive Jewish stereotypes. The sweater, depicting a Menorah and the phrase "Chai Maintenance," playing on the term "high maintenance," with "Chai," the Hebrew word for life. Below…
November 18, 2015 at 7:04 pm
Plenty of Americans have purchased a hat supporting Donald Trump's campaign to "Make America Great Again," or a "Chillary Clinton" can cooler, but for our neighbors to the north, supporting a candidate could also mean breaking the law. The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) ruled…
November 18, 2015 at 6:04 pm
The White House aspirations of Sen. Bernie Sanders have inspired a new underwear company that mixes pop culture and politics. "Bernie's Briefs" is the brainchild of Alexandra MacLean, Nick Sherman and Todd Bailey. The three work at KSE Partners, a strategic communications and government…
November 18, 2015 at 5:08 pm
Penn Emblem Company, Philadelphia, is applying its mantra of “Do the right thing. Do things right,” by furthering its product safety certification. Penn Emblem Company’s Mexico location received certification from Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP). In order to meet WRAP guidelines, companies must “promote safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing.” For more information on Penn…
November 18, 2015 at 4:45 pm
A charity T-shirt in memory of Nick Alexander and other victims of the Paris attacks is being sold online. At least 129 people were killed and around 350 are injured after a series of violent attacks in the French capital last week. The music venue Le Bataclan was among the worst hit, with 118 civilians…
November 18, 2015 at 4:39 pm
In November 2013, Athos closed a $3.5 million seed round. It added another $12.2 million in a Series B raise in August 2014. Now, the next-generation fitness apparel and wearable technology company has announced a massive $33.5 million Series C round of funding led by Social Capital. The newest raise includes participation by its manufacturer,…
November 18, 2015 at 4:35 pm
HTT Headwear, Murrieta, Calif., announced its exclusive license agreement with King's Camo. HTT Headwear will create styles for a camouflage-inspired sportswear line. HTT Headwear indicated in a statement that the company looks forward to the mutually successful relationship with King's Camo, and is excited and proud to use King's Camo's patterns and designs to create…
