March 4, 2015
Hanesbrands Inc. announced that it will participate in the UBS 2015 Global Consumer Conference on March 5, 2015, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston.
Apparel
March 4, 2015
Old Navy, the clothing chain known for its moderately priced clothes and wide range of styles and sizes, is making headlines for advertising its "boyfriend" and "super skinny" styles of jeans to kids.
The chain, which is owned by Gap Inc., has a photo of a young girl in jeans on its homepage next to a label describing the jeans as, "The Boyfriend Skinny Jean."
Other pages on the website show "Skinny," "Super Skinny" and "Boyfriend Skinny" jeans advertised for "Girls," and a picture of a toddler modeling "The Boyfriend Jean" on the "Toddler Girls" page.
March 4, 2015
The plain white T-shirt is, without a doubt, one of the most important items a man can own. This wardrobe staple can be worn as a layering piece or simply by itself for a clean, effortless look-providing an endless amount of versatility and practicality. However, there is one downside to rocking this item, and that is the battle to keep it looking clean.
Between ink stains, coffee spills and messy eating, this task can be a difficult one. But thanks to the minds behind Threadsmiths Clothing, keeping your white tee pristine has become a whole lot easier.
March 4, 2015
Online vendors are flooded with shirts memorializing rockers like Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Amy Winehouse, with much of that clothing produced without the authorization of the artists' estate. However, a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision could change all that after the court sided with Bob Marley's heirs regarding shirts bearing the image of the late reggae legend that were made without the estate's permission, the Hollywood Reporter writes.
In 2008, Marley's family, who had partnered with a merchandising company called Fifty-Six Hope Road Music, sued clothing makers A.V.E.L.A. for creating Marley shirts that featured the singer's image.
March 4, 2015
Keya, a Bangladesh-based producer of 100 percent cotton T-shirts and other knit apparel, is finding success in the U.S. market by using a North Carolina beachhead as its distribution point. Keya USA is growing as it penetrates markets for products for advertising specialty and screen-printing markets. Keya is the largest producer of knitted apparel in Dhaka, Bangladesh, producing more than 8 million dozen garments annually and employing 11,000 workers.
Greg Brown, senior vice president of sales and operations for Keya USA, says the key to the brand's success is providing a ring-spun cotton shirt at a comparable price...
February 25, 2015
When it comes to working out, your equipment is just as important as your technique. But we're not talking machinery here—we're referring to the clothing choices you make when you're preparing to hit the gym, pavement or pitch.
With developments in technical materials, innovative design features and contemporary styling coming to a head in the activewear market right now, it's never been easier to find the perfect kit to fit your needs.
Ready to get active? Take your pick from the top ten brands below.
February 25, 2015
The carnival's on its way to town. The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, London Fashion Week has come to a close, and the fashion droves are descending on Milan.
What will they see? Gucci, to start, which more or less owns the first day. It usually does—it is the behemoth of the Kering group, after all, the largest earner among its stable of luxury brands, and commands attention and respect accordingly—but this season in particular, Gucci's will be the show to watch. That's because it will be the first women's collection by Alessandro Michele since he was appointed...
February 25, 2015
Columbia Sportswear is accusing Lululemon Athletica of infringing on the trademark of Columbia activewear subsidiary Prana Living. Lululemon, the yoga and activewear company based in Vancouver, B.C., has offered as recently as last October a "Perfect Prana Pant" and "Perfect Prana Long Sleeve Henley," the lawsuit says.
Lululemon has continued to offer products with the Prana name on a Lululemon-affiliated website after receiving letters from Prana's lawyer warning to not do so, the lawsuit says. A Lululemon spokeswoman declined to comment, citing company policy to not comment on pending litigation.
February 25, 2015
HanesBrands Inc. yesterday announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Knights Apparel, a seller of licensed collegiate logo apparel. The acquisition is expected to close early in the second-quarter 2015.
February 25, 2015
Delta Apparel announced that subsidiary To The Game LLC has entered into a letter of intent to sell its The Game branded collegiate headwear and apparel business to David Peyser Sportswear Inc., owner of MV Sport Inc.
