Apparel

Recent fashion news has been fun, creative and even a little strange.

Anvil Knitwear was a sponsor of Farm Aid 2011 whose mission is to build a vibrant family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. The concert, held last weekend on Saturday, August 13, featured six exclusive Farm Aid designs on Anvil Knitwear T-shirts featuring Texas cotton from organic and transitional growers.

This year's concert in Kansas City, Kan., at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, featured Farm Aid t-shirts with Anvil's Shirt Scan technology that allowed concertgoers to view exclusive Farm Aid content, including documentary footage of Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews.

After a summer of sleeping in or doing things on your time, the bell announcing that first day of school can be a rude awakening. Whether it's an anxious fourth grader or a confident senior, heading back to school signals a time of transition: new classes, new teachers, new schedules and a new wardrobe.

On August 16, 2011, S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., announced a formal technology partnership with InkSoft, a New Mexico-based software development company.

Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino may have to find some new attire for his "gym, tan, laundry" routine.

Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch said it would offer "substantial payment" to MTV's The Jersey Shore's cast members to stop wearing the brand on air.

"We are deeply concerned that Mr. Sorrentino's association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image. We understand that the show is for entertainment purposes, but believe this association is contrary to the aspirational nature of our brand, and may be distressing to many of our fans," an Abercrombie & Fitch spokesperson said in a statement.

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Tampa, Florida-based Colman and Company and ColDesi are partnering with (FLO) to create an online art database and offering discounts to site visitors.

American Apparel Inc., Los Angeles, announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2011, which show improvement over the same quarter in 2010.

Cutter & Buck, Seattle, announced Mike and Kimberly Burky have joined the company's Southeast representation.

In an effort to bolster U.S. textiles and apparels, the U.S. Congress will take up three measures introduced to solve pressing problems that hamper industry growth.

The American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (H.R. 2275) would create a $5 million competitive grant program at the U.S. Department of Commerce to fund textile research and innovation and boost exports. Colleges, universities and not-for-profit research institutes would be eligible for grants that will bring a stronger focus on nanotechnology, "smart" fabrics and other innovations.