Apparel

Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch has launched a T-shirt campaign that will donate 'a portion of the proceeds' to World Animal Protection So far Lynch has sold 1,600 T-shirts, triple the 500 goal. The T-shirts, aimed at "Harry Potter" fans, read "My name isn't Luna but I can love good," referencing Lynch's character in the…

The Bangladesh government found more than 80 percent of Bangladesh's garment factories supplying global retailers to be safe, the government said on Monday, citing improvements made after a deadly 2013 accident. Syed Ahmed, the inspector general of factories, said a 1,475 garment factories had been assessed as part of a government initiative supported by the…

LSU is investigating the family of running back Leonard Fournette to see if it violated NCAA rules, according to a USA Today report. The investigation stems from the brief existence of a website that was created to sell Fournette merchandise. The site was launched the week of last year's season opener and was taken down…

Those who can’t get enough of Bernie Sanders can now “feel the Bern” all over their upper bodies. Raygun, an irreverent clothing shop in Des Moines, Iowa's East Village, just released a shirt covered from sleeve to sleeve with cutouts of the Vermont…

Penn Emblem Company, Philadelphia, promoted Breast Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging employees to dress down and make a donation to the cause. Penn Emblem Company totaled and matched donations. Altogether, the company raised a grand total of $2,760 for the Susan…

The Family Business Association (FBA) honored Charles River Apparel, Boston, at a recent ceremony in Cambridge, Mass. The company was one of 19 businesses selected for this honor among hundreds. The FBA Awards recognize the importance of family businesses in the state and the critical role these companies play in providing significant employment opportunities and revenue generation,…

Agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents removed boxes of merchandise from a store in Overland Park, Kan., after the owner was accused of violating trademarks held by the Kansas City Royals and MLB. According to KSHB 41, the DHS agents, along with Kansas' Johnson County Sheriff's Department, removed dozens of boxes containing…

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Maeli Rose, Arcadia, Calif., is recalling its Girl's Hoodie due to a strangulation hazard. The hoodie has a drawstring that poses a risk of strangulation inside of the hood's lining surrounding the face. The drawstring can…

Kurt Cobain's green cardigan, which he wore during Nirvana's "MTV Unplugged" taping 22 years ago, is going to auction. The sweater will be sold via a Julien's live auction block and is expected to fetch up to $60,000. "The Manhattan brand sweater…

The University of Texas and Nike have come to terms on a record apparel deal that could net the university nearly $250 million in benefits over 15 years, possibly setting a new standard for elite college athletic programs. The deal runs from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2031. It would replace the Nike deal…