The case of the missing jersey—not a “Hardy Boys” story, just the actual chain of events that occurred after the New England Patriots won Super Bowl LI. After the Pats won their game against the Atlanta Falcons, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady quickly changed into his new Super Bowl champions T-shirt, and his game jersey disappeared.…
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Could Yoga Pants Be the Source of Ocean Pollution?
There’s no denying that athleisure staples, like yoga pants, continue to dominate the apparel market. However, everyone’s yoga pants obsession might come with a major drawback, according to U.S. News & World Report. Gulf Coast researchers are launching a two-year study into the microscopic plastics that make their…
Read MoreAre Feminist T-shirts Exploiting Factory Workers?
From “Nasty Woman” T-shirts to “She Persisted” baseball caps, we’ve seen a huge uptick in feminist apparel items. And while many of the T-shirts donate proceeds to human rights organizations, there might be issues with human rights at the manufacturing level. Activist apparel has always existed, but…
Read MoreGerman T-shirt Retailer Sparks International Incident
A German online retailer sold T-shirts the Chinese Embassy in Berlin found so offense that it demanded their removal, according to USA Today. Online shop Spreadshirt.de sold T-shirts with controversial slogans, like “Save a dog, eat a Chinese,” which apparently did not go over so well with the Chinese…
Read MoreIvanka Trump’s Apparel Sales Booming Amid Boycott
You know what they say—all press is good press. That, at least, seems true when it comes to Ivanka Trump’s clothing line. While her brand is embroiled in a boycott, and multiple retailers have dropped her label, she seems to have come out unscathed. Not only that, but…
Read MoreThe 11 Best International Women’s Day Products
After numerous inspiring, eye-catching promotions came out of the Women’s March, we knew the International Women’s Day merchandise had a lot to live up to. But, we think it’s safe to say that the promotions were even better than we expected, and we wanted to share our favorites with you. Keep reading for the 11 best…
Read MoreIs Muslim Fashion the Next Major Apparel Trend?
This past year, the fashion world actively has taken political stands. Women’s rights were at the forefront of New York Fashion Week, and now, more retailers are promoting diversity with previously untouched Muslim apparel items. According to CBS News, Muslim fashion is gaining traction in the retail world. Earlier this month, Uniqlo introduced its fourth…
Read MoreForever 21 In Trouble Over Stealing Designs
It’s starting to feel like a real life “Groundhog Day,” because we know we’ve heard this one before. A clothing brand is accusing Forever 21 of stealing its activewear styles, and we can’t say we’re surprised. Previously, the retailer came under fire for stealing this design, this design, and the list goes on and on. However, that…
Read MoreThese New Men’s Tees Are in Demand For Spring
While the boxy tee has been a mainstay in the women’s fashion world, it’s moving into men’s clothing, too. According to GQ, the classic plain white tee is getting a major update thanks to a shorter, boxy fit. Now, GQ is not suggesting men everywhere embrace the ubiquitous crop top trend. Instead, it’s basically the…
Read MoreNike Launches First Plus-Size Collection
It seems like shoppers spoke, and Nike finally listened. In an effort to include more body types in its range of sizes, the athletic apparel company launched an extended size range. According to Today, Nike now will offer sizes XL to 3XL. And, it looks like the…
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