Last week, we covered Next Level Apparel’s predictions for promotional apparel in 2018 and beyond. This week, Eric Rubin, president of Blue Generation, Long Island City, N.Y., shared his outlook for the promotional apparel market. Promotional Apparel Trends “Younger looks are a definite trend in today’s promotional apparel market,” said Rubin. “Newer fabrications, such as…
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While we love central heating and Netflix marathons as much as the next person, when temperatures begin to heat up, there’s nothing we enjoy more than hitting the great outdoors. From company picnics to bocce ball tournaments, outdoor events give everyone a chance to breathe some fresh air and take part in nature’s beauty. And…
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I’m always excited when I come across great promos in the wild. This week, I saw so many amazing promotions that it was hard to pick just five. But, I managed to hunker down and make my top picks, and this week it is all about the T-shirt. Keep reading for my five. 1. New…
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Now more than ever, promotional apparel trends are drawing inspiration from street style and runway looks. But, promotional apparel suppliers and distributors need to be able to repurpose these trending looks into promotional styles that still showcase the client’s branding. To help you find this balance, Mark Seymour, chief sales officer for Next Level Apparel,…
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Admittedly, Drake’s “Nice For What” has become our most recent anthem, so when we read that Drake did another great thing and followed through on his high school school uniforms promise, we were pretty excited. First, some backstory: The hip-hop superstar filmed his “God’s Plan” music video in Miami, where he ended up donating $1…
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The rumors of Amazon’s apparel market share have not been exaggerated. Back in January, we heard rumblings that Amazon was projected to become the largest apparel retailer by the end of 2018, and it looks like that prediction is still holding strong. According to TechCrunch, Amazon is taking…
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We’ve got big news coming from the big mouse in charge. According to Orlando Weekly, all U.S. Disney Store locations will begin phasing out plastic branded bags as part of a company-wide initiative. While plastic bag bans have received pushback recently, it looks like the Disney brand is…
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If this is an April Fool’s Day prank, Calvin Klein is a few weeks late to the fun. According to Nylon, the fashion brand just released a pair of $390 rubber cleaning gloves, and we are thoroughly confused. The Pink Rubber Gloves come in one size, and are described as “rose” pink with a logo…
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When you work in promotional apparel, you’re always on the lookout for what’s doing well in retail apparel trends. For 2018, we have a good idea of what retail trends continue to dominate, and which trends are beginning to emerge. Athleisure According to Jane Hali & Associates LLC,…
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We’ll admit it—it’s been a while since we’ve been teenagers. As such, we’re pretty out of the loop about what the teens are into. (They’re still into Pokemon and Maroon 5, right?) Thankfully, our favorite survey, Piper Jaffray’s “Taking Stock of Teens,” is out for spring 2018, and…
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