WHAT'S IN STYLE
November 11, 2015 at 3:44 pm
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…
November 4, 2015 at 4:38 pm
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…
November 4, 2015 at 4:31 pm
A 12-year-old California honor student was forced to turn a patriotic American flag T-shirt he wore to school inside out after administrators said the shirt could be interpreted as being “gang related.” “That design has been associated with gangs in the past, and we…
November 4, 2015 at 4:11 pm
American Eagle Outfitters purchased Iowa-based Tailgate Clothing Co. and plans to open as many as 200 stores in college towns in the Midwest and Southeast, the two companies announced Tuesday. The deal, worth $11 million in cash and stock, gives American Eagle, a shopping mall retailer known for selling pique polo shirts and faded jeans…
November 4, 2015 at 4:03 pm
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., recently reported record third-quarter results, including double-digit growth for net sales, adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings-per-share (EPS). The seventh consecutive quarter of record results was driven by continued acquisition benefits, global supply chain performance, and core sales and margin growth in the innerwear and activewear segments. Net sales increased 14…
November 4, 2015 at 5:09 pm
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…
October 28, 2015 at 1:54 pm
The World Series is here and we have all the Mets and Royals gear and apparel every fan will need when it comes to showing support for their team. From clothing to accessories to collectible memorabilia, they're sure to find what they're looking for as the…
October 28, 2015 at 2:35 pm
Amazon is well-known for trying its hand at difficult products in crowded marketplaces, like smartphones and speakers. Now the online retailer may soon add clothing to the list, according to a report from BuzzFeed. Onstage at the WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit, Amazon Fashion's vice president of clothing Jeff Yurcisin said the company is…
October 28, 2015 at 2:30 pm
On Monday, REI, an outdoor and apparel retailer, announced it would not be open for business on Black Friday this year, and also said it planned to pay its employees for the extra holiday. In an article in Time.com, REI sent a message to customers saying, “Instead of reporting to work, we’re paying our employees…
October 28, 2015 at 2:22 pm
If washing and drying clothes is a major culprit in the environmental waste wars, then what if there were more natural fabrics that repelled stains, resulting in fewer washings? One such solution, introduced by Kelby & Co. at the Fashion Tech Lab incubator demo day this summer, is being rolled out in the market next…
