Run-D.M.C has seen its fair share of lawsuits this year. But, a founder of Run-D.M.C. seemingly wants to end 2016 with just one more. According to CNBC, Darryl McDaniels, owner of the Run-D.M.C. Brand LLC, filed a…
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‘Nasty Woman’ T-shirt Raises More Than $100,000 for Planned Parenthood
This just goes to show you the power of the T-shirt. During the presidential election, we told you about the “Nasty Woman” T-shirts that garnered buzz after Donald Trump uttered the phrase during a debate. The T-shirt…
Read MoreWill Trump Have Difficulty Adhering to ‘Made in U.S.’ Clothing Regulations?
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s platforms was cutting down on manufacturing job outsourcing. However, this has led many to speculate how exactly this fits in with Trump’s own clothing lines, since a majority of the collections are produced overseas. According to The New York Times, this conflict of interest…
Read MoreThese 4 Athletic Apparel Trends Will Be Big in 2017
With 2017 almost here, many people are beginning to jot down their New Year’s resolutions. And, as usual, this means a number of health and fitness related goals are making the cut. As such, Brit+Co. took a look at the trends that fitness enthusiasts and novices alike will utilize to get into shape. If you…
Read MoreTake Advantage of Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year with These Products
Pantone’s Color of the Year has come to stand for more than just color. It’s a hue that’s representative of the year ahead. For 2017, the Pantone Color Institute chose Greenery as the Color of the Year. “Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another…
Read MoreToday is the Last Day to Sign Up For Obamacare
For those of you that are independent contractors, this is very important news. Initially, the deadline to sign up for the Affordable Care Act was Dec. 15, but because of increased sign-ups, the deadline has been extended to today, Dec. 19 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Anyone who wants health…
Read MoreStudents Protest School’s Ban on Confederate Flag Clothing
A high school in Pennsylvania recently banned all apparel featuring the Confederate flag, and some students have taken to protest, according to Yahoo. The ban came to be after a student complained that a fellow student wore a hoodie with the image. At first, the student was reprimanded for…
Read MoreThe Wrap: Cleveland Indians Phase Out Offensive Chief Wahoo Mascot
Here’s what’s happening in the apparel world this week … According to Yahoo, the Cleveland Indians are migrating away from their insensitive Chief Wahoo mascot for next year’s uniforms. Many of the Chief Wahoo imaging will be replaced by the block “C” perhaps in an effort to…
Read MoreThis is My New, Favorite Tote Bag
Working in the promo industry, I tend to be hyperaware of the promotional products I encounter in my everyday life. So, when I took a spontaneous trip to New York City for a weekend, I got too excited about a tote bag I saw at a farmers’ market. But, what kind of Promo Marketing writer would…
Read MorePinterest Predicts These 9 Style Trends Will Be Huge for 2017
When Pantone announces its 2017 Color of the Year, you know it’s time for the fashion world to look ahead to 2017. For Pinterest, that means poring over in-house data to determine what’s going to be big in 2017. The social media site released its 100 trend predictions, and we sifted through the data to bring…
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