In you happened to catch the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special on Sunday night, you might have noticed a few things: Maria Carey kept her cool (unlike last year), Steve Harvey looked like the Michelin Man, Jenny McCarthy is apparently married to Donnie Walhberg. Oh, and it was freezing cold outside. As we…
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According to Apparel News, Alstyle Apparel is planning to shutter its distribution center in Anaheim, Calif., and is laying off 81 employees. Montreal-based Gildan Activewear, the company that purchased American Apparel in 2017, acquired Alstyle Apparel back in 2016. The deal reportedly cost Gildan Activewear $110 million. A spokesman for Gildan Activewear said the facilities…
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It’s been awhile since I compiled my list of promo favorites, but in the spirit of the holidays and “The Sound of Music,” I figured it was time to list out a few of my favorite things from this past week. Keep reading for my top five. 1. Sixers Scarf Credit:…
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With the year coming to a close, there’s no better time to look ahead to 2018. For us in the promotional apparel world, that means it’s time to make predictions about which colors will take off. Pantone already announced its 2018 color of the year, but fashion news sites are beginning to make their bold…
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Thanks to Pinterest’s massive cache of user data, the social media site can make relatively accurate predictions when it comes to what’s sure to be hot in the coming year. For 2017, it was bell sleeves, pins and patches, and neutrals. The company just released its apparel trend predictions for 2018, and if you’re looking…
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We can say with confidence that 2017 was the year of fast food merchandise. From Taco Bell to KFC, fast food chains churned out their best combo meals with a side of must-have apparel, and we loved every minute of it. Thankfully, the good times are here to stay thanks to Arby’s new branded merchandise.…
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When it comes to the hottest merchandise in 2017, Supreme and Gucci cornered the market. So, it’s a little surprising to hear this week’s must-have merchandise comes from a group of PTA moms in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We all know Brooklynites tend to be on the forefront of the fashion trends, but according to The Cut,…
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Smart apparel has become more prevalent in recent months. Every company from Levi’s to Under Armour is trying to take advantage of the new technological offerings. Now it looks like Nike is trying its hand at the smart apparel trend with…
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KFC sent the internet into a frenzy when it launched its new online merchandise shop, KFC Ltd. The fried chicken-themed goods were quick to sell out, thanks to the reasonable prices and clever branding. Now, the fast food company is hoping to take advantage of the holiday shopping season with its new limited-edition collection. [caption…
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If you’re like me, you have a closet full of T-shirts (my favorite is my Spice Girls tour T-shirt). Now that T-shirts have become a true fashion staple, it’s not unusual to see the majority of people donning T-shirts as part of their everyday wardrobes. Because of…
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