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New Jacket Enables Contact-less Payments to Homeless People
January 4, 2017 at 10:40 am

In the latest edition of real news that sounds like fake news, we have this story from the Netherlands. According to NFC World, homeless people in Amsterdam and Rotterdam are testing out a jacket that receives contact-less payments. Anyone…

The Best NHL Winter Classic Apparel Promotions
January 4, 2017 at 10:57 am

This week, the NHL hosted its 2017 Winter Classic in St. Louis. The St. Louis Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, but the true winner, of course, was the promotional apparel. Thanks to a merchandise roundup from Yahoo, we're bringing you the best promotional apparel products from the 2017 Winter Classic. Which one is your favorite? 1.…

Exkite Outdoor Apparel is Made from Recycled Kites to Create a Unique Look
January 4, 2017 at 11:11 am

Over the past year or so we have seen a number of major outdoor brands begin using recycled items to create the materials used to produce their products. For instance, each of Columbia’s OutDry Extreme Eco Jackets is made from fabrics that were developed from recycled water bottles. Similarly, Adidas capitalized on this trend as…

Will Trump Have Difficulty Adhering to 'Made in U.S.' Clothing Regulations?
December 28, 2016 at 9:57 am

One of President-elect Donald Trump's platforms was cutting down on manufacturing job outsourcing. However, this has led many to speculate how exactly this fits in with Trump's own clothing lines, since a majority of the collections are produced overseas. According to The New York Times, this conflict of interest…

The Cavaliers Gave Away Awesome ‘Ugly Sweater’ T-Shirts For Their Christmas Game
December 28, 2016 at 10:21 am

Ugly sweaters have become as inextricable from Christmas as eggnog or, to sports fans, basketball. The Cleveland Cavaliers, hosting the Golden State Warriors on Christmas day, decided to integrate the two traditions of hoops and ugly sweaters with the T-shirts they are giving away to every fan in attendance.

Louisville Apparel Brand Stonewear Acquired by California Competitor
December 28, 2016 at 10:52 am

Stonewear, a Louisville-based women’s apparel brand, has been acquired by SewSporty, a California athletic apparel manufacturer. Stonewear was founded in 1996 in Boulder and acquired by Great Trango Holdings, a family of privately held climbing brands, in 2001.

These 4 Athletic Apparel Trends Will Be Big in 2017
December 20, 2016 at 4:15 pm

With 2017 almost here, many people are beginning to jot down their New Year's resolutions. And, as usual, this means a number of health and fitness related goals are making the cut. As such, Brit+Co. took a look at the trends that fitness enthusiasts and novices alike will utilize to get into shape. If you…

Shoppers Appalled By 'Sexist' Email Surrounding This Dress
December 20, 2016 at 3:48 pm

This dress wasn’t meant to be controversial. In fact, it was advertised as quite the opposite. In an email sent by the British clothing store Joy, the bird-patterned frock was described as the perfect garment to wear to your boyfriend’s house to “meet the parents”—all thanks to its “respectable neckline” and knee-length trim, among other things.

Take Advantage of Pantone's 2017 Color of the Year with These Products
December 20, 2016 at 3:45 pm

Pantone's Color of the Year has come to stand for more than just color. It's a hue that's representative of the year ahead. For 2017, the Pantone Color Institute chose Greenery as the Color of the Year. “Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another…