WHAT'S IN STYLE
March 16, 2016 at 5:55 pm
The other week, I took a train ride into New York to see a show, and accidentally climbed aboard a train of loud, young frat boys dressed in green for St. Patrick's Day. I checked my calendar to make sure that I didn't accidentally travel through time (I mean,…
March 16, 2016 at 6:21 pm
It can be tricky trying to plan what to wear to a trade show. You want to be dressed to impress without being uncomfortable all day long. But we have you covered. Looking professional and staying comfortable while walking the trade show floor is the topic of this week's #OOTW (Outfit of the Week). Image via…
March 9, 2016 at 6:47 pm
The first dominoes are starting to fall from Sports Authority’s entrance into bankruptcy. At one end, sporting goods giant Dick’s Sporting Goods is licking its chops and drafting plans to capitalize on Sports Authority’s closing stores. At the other, key vendors are prepping their financials in light of the fifth-largest sporting goods retailer filing for…
March 9, 2016 at 6:17 pm
Mass fainting in Cambodian garment factory, Under Armour debuts Olympic gymnastic uniforms, brothers scam beachgoers with fake jerseys, S&S Activewear debuts redesigned website, St. Patrick's Day-themed MLB merchandise now available, and Amazon starts new fashion-based show: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
March 9, 2016 at 3:52 pm
Last week, Zara launched the brand's new genderless clothing line. The collection, called "Ungendered," features 10 unisex pieces, like denim, shorts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and tanks. Launched under the TRF line, the online storefront features both male and female models wearing the same basic clothing pieces. Zara, however, is not the first brand to launch a genderless clothing line.…
March 9, 2016 at 7:01 pm
Vantage Apparel, an Avenel, New Jersey-based manufacturer and decorator of logo apparel, has hired Neal Young and Coleen Sylvester as regional sales representatives. Young comes to Vantage Apparel after spending 15 years as a key account manager with Sanford B2B, winning multiple top…
March 9, 2016 at 6:40 pm
As far as we’re concerned, holidays are the perfect time to embrace themed apparel. And with St. Patrick’s Day just 8 days away, we’re starting to think about what green things we have to wear—and what we still need to stock up on before then. This year, March 17 falls on a Thursday, so that…
March 2, 2016 at 7:11 pm
Rip Curl, an Australian surfwear company, is under scrutiny for selling millions of dollars worth of clothing using “slave labor,” The Sydney Morning Herald reported. Workers at the North Korean Taedonggang Clothing Factory were hired to make clothing for Rip Curl’s 2015 winter collection. It was then branded with a “made in China” logo and shipped…
March 2, 2016 at 5:36 pm
T-shirts get a virtual (reality) upgrade, Adidas unveils March Madness postseason uniforms, the Minneapolis SWAT changes the color of its uniforms, parents sue school over dress code that prevents girls from wearing pants, Russell Wilson launches new clothing line, and a Malaysia deems a T-shirt a national security threat: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
March 2, 2016 at 7:10 pm
Maybe just 10 years ago you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing your sweaty yoga pants from spin class to Sunday brunch, but that definitely is not the case anymore. People want comfort—and saving time not having to make a wardrobe change doesn’t hurt either. We spoke with two industry experts to learn how to make the most out of athletic and performance apparel promotions...