Fan Apparel

'Star Wars' Giveaways for 'Star Wars' Day
May 4, 2016 at 5:06 pm

Do you know what today is? That's right! It's "Star Wars" Day! May the fourth be with you! To celebrate the mega-popular film franchise, many MLB teams are having "Star Wars" nights at the ballparks, according to Stadium Giveaway Exchange. While not all of them are today, there have been a few fun "Star Wars"…

Minnesota Residents Flood Market with Prince Merch
April 28, 2016 at 4:51 pm

The world lost a musical and cultural icon when Prince passed away. From the outpouring of grief and tributes, it was obvious that he left a lasting impact on so many people…

Team USA, South Korea Debut New Olympic Uniforms
April 27, 2016 at 5:55 pm

The Olympic Flame is on the move and the countdown is on: 100 days until the games begin in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 5. But the reveal of Team USA’s closing ceremony uniforms has us excited for the big finale, too. Meanwhile, the unveiling of additional outfits for South Korea's athletes draws attention to the importance to stay protected against the Zika virus...

The Wrap: Victoria's Secret Cuts Swim Apparel, Nike Launches a Weather-adapting Jacket
April 27, 2016 at 5:04 pm

Victoria's Secret will no longer sell swimwear after 2016; Nike now has a jacket that adapts to the weather; the Philadelphia Flyers poked fun at themselves with a "Stay Classy" giveaway tee; Sports Authority scraps bankruptcy plans and will go to auction; and Hanesbrands Inc. announced how they did in the first quarter: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…

Was a Prince Clothing Line in the Works?
April 27, 2016 at 4:26 pm

The world has been bathed in a purple glow since news broke of Prince’s death last Thursday. International landmarks have gone purple; radio stations have spun his music on constant rotation; tributes and screenings of “Purple Rain” have been planned; those closest to him have opened up about his philanthropy; and everyone has added a little extra purple to their outfits in honor of the 57-year-old musical genius. But were Prince-inspired additions to our wardrobes already in the mix before his death?...

Can a Person Have Too Many T-shirts?
April 27, 2016 at 2:59 pm

You know how people pack away their winter clothes for the summer to free up space in their dressers? I do that for my T-shirts. At one point in time, I easily could have worn a different T-shirt each day of the year. Right now, I’d say I could at least make it through six months. A packrat by nature, I would never say I have too many T-shirts. But I certainly have enough...

Disney Plans Huge 'Finding Dory' Promotional Campaign
April 25, 2016 at 4:14 pm

Disney is no slouch when it comes to promotional marketing. It's hard to forget the immense number of "Star Wars"-related promotions, events and merchandise that we saw around the release of "Star Wars Episode VII: The…

'Try Not to Suck' T-shirt Sparks Possible Stadium Rule Change
April 22, 2016 at 4:05 pm

"Try not to suck." That's the semi-official mantra for the Chicago Cubs this year. Taken from something Cubs manager Joe Maddon told Cubs infielder Javier Baez when the team called up Baez from the minors, the team printed the message (along with Maddon's trademark, thick-rimmed glasses) on a T-shirt to benefit Maddon's Respect 90 Foundation.…

Did the Flyers Scrap Another Wristband Giveaway?
April 20, 2016 at 3:22 pm

Yesterday, we reported on how Philadelphia Flyers fans vented their frustrations by throwing commemorative wristbands onto the ice. As a result, it looks like the Flyers organization…