We had no idea this was even in the makings, but Mother Teresa’s iconic sari has been officially trademarked. According to BBC News, the saint’s white sari with three blue stripes has been trademarked to prevent people from using it for commercial purposes. The Indian government has…
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The Key to Amazon’s Apparel Industry Takeover? Underwear
We’ve been keeping tabs on Amazon’s apparel takeover for quite some time, and one thing is certain: The company is making big moves. From its new Prime Wardrobe service to its on-demand apparel manufacturing patent, there’s no limit to Amazon’s potential in the clothing department. But, what…
Read MoreKFC Is Really Going All-In on Branded Merchandise
Fried chicken and merchandise—it might not make a lot of sense to you, but Kentucky Fried Chicken is doubling down on its new, limited edition apparel and goods. (Side note: That was not a reference to KFC’s notorious double down sandwich.) According to a press release, KFC has unveiled its new online merchandise shop, KFC…
Read MoreThere Are Bluetooth Fidget Spinners, and Yes, One Caught Fire
We’ve already detailed the potential dangers of fidget spinners, but it looks like things are heating up (pun intended). According to WKRG, a family in Gardendale, Alabama was shocked to see their new fidget spinner go up in flames. Kimberly Allums heard her son screaming upstairs after he had plugged his Bluetooth-enabled fidget spinner into…
Read MoreAn Amazon Bot Is Cranking Out Custom Smartphone Cases and Boy Are They Terrible
Not every Amazon innovation is a winner. While this particular tech isn’t truly Amazon’s fault, it is using Amazon as its stage. According to Digital Trends, an Amazon bot called My Handy Design is creating smartphone cases for purchase from existing online images. If you think about the wide array of images online, you can…
Read MoreWhy 129,000 People Want Zara and H&M to Drop Some of Their Suppliers
A petition with 129,000 signatures is calling on H&M, Zara and other clothing brands to stop sourcing from producers linked to pollution. According to BuzzFeed, a report claimed these factories in China, Indonesia and India were damaging local waterways and emitting noxious gases. As a result, The Changing Markets Foundation launched the petition last week…
Read MoreAn Apparel Company’s PR Rep Harassed a Journalist for Months Over Product Coverage
We know it can be difficult to get the press to cover new apparel products, but this apparel company went way too far to get its clothing some coverage. According to UPROXX, a PR rep harassed a journalist for months, even threatening to publish fake nudes of…
Read MoreTarget’s Big Move to Compete With Amazon? Lots of Apparel Lines
With Amazon taking major steps to conquer the apparel world, other big box retailers are looking to remain competitive. At least that’s what it looks like Target is doing with its new clothing lines. According to CNBC, the company is launching four new brands in the apparel and home goods categories: A New Day, Goodfellow…
Read MoreKylie and Kendall Jenner Face Major Lawsuit Amid T-shirt Controversy
Last week, we reported that Kylie and Kendall Jenner released a new line of merchandise essentially pasting their faces on top of cultural icons, like Jim Morrison and Pink Floyd. Even worse, these Kendall + Kylie T-shirts were selling for $125. While people were already outraged over the debut…
Read MoreAre We Really Trying to Trademark Stripes Now?
Forever 21 tends to be the company on the receiving end of lawsuits, so we were definitely surprised to see it dishing out the lawsuit this time. According to Hollywood Reporter, Forever 21 filed a lawsuit against Gucci over the trademark of stripes. Yes, you read that…
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