Apparel

As 2012 quickly approaches, Los Angeles-based BELLA + CANVAS prepares to unveil a sleek and sophisticated new look. The logo, which introduces the popular brands Bella and Canvas for the first time together as BELLA + CANVAS, not only symbolizes the launch of new retail inspired collections but also marks the beginning of the company's exciting new "Be Different" campaign.

State universities have historically benefited greatly by marketing their multi-million dollar sports programs through events, television rights and apparel licensing. However, many of the apparel companies are located out of state and in some cases—out of the country. Ironically, some of hats and T-shirts advertising all-American home teams are being created in foreign sweatshops.

Since 2004, local clothing company Katie-Dids Originals Inc. has been lobbying state universities in Florida for a license to produce logo apparel for Bealls, one of the largest retailers in the state. But each and every time, the company has been turned down.

This week in Editor's Picks, we try to tell teenagers how to dress so they don't look like, well, teenagers. Not that they'll listen.

Victoria's Secret lingerie is modelled by some of the world's most beautiful and glamorous women.

Its designer products grace the shelves of top stores, proudly bearing certified organic labels.

But the billion dollar brand's sexy and sensual image is being threatened by claims that its bras, knickers and lingerie are made from cotton produced by children who are forced to work long hours for no pay.

Far away from the glamorous catwalks of New York and London, children as young as 10 were allegedly discovered by investigators from Bloomberg News Agency working under appalling conditions.

Cutter & Buck has again enhanced its reputation for innovative fabrics and advanced technologies with the introduction of its new Warm Yarn Technology that will be available in its Fall 2012 Men's CB Collection.

Ash City announced that Joe Bunsness has joined Ash City USA as vice president of sales - Western U.S. Bunsness will report directly to Joe DeVault, senior vice president of sales.

Cutter & Buck has been named the exclusive apparel sponsor of PGA Magazine's "Merchandisers of the Year Conference." This prestigious gathering of PGA professionals will take place in Orlando, Fla., prior to January's PGA Merchandise Show, and engages the expertise of golf's best merchandisers in identifying best practices in merchandising that can be shared with the 28,000 other member professionals of the PGA of America.

Here are some tips on what to wear to The PPAI Expo. Plus, advice on the best places for logos to get you and your brand noticed on the show floor.

American Apparel Inc. provided an update this week related to fourth quarter sales and other business initiatives in anticipation of its presentation at yesterday's Wedbush Securities' 12th Annual California Dreamin' Consumer Management Access Conference.

Polyconcept North America has announced several changes to field sales representation in Western Canada, in order to provide greater support to the area's distributors. Each of the field sales managers will now represent Leed's, Bullet, Trimark Sportswear and JournalBooks.