The news talks about everything endangering our children: toxic toys, fattening fast food, etc. Yet no one addresses the real threat: kids’ awful taste in clothing.
Read MoreThe Kids Aren’t Alright
Category: Apparel
The Style of Dad
Since becoming a dad about 14 months ago, I’ve learned a lot of things–both good and bad. For example, rawhide bones are not the same thing as teething rings. Vomit cleans up nicely off leather. And perhaps most importantly, my innate lack of fashion sense no longer matters. The reality is when I’m pushing a stroller, dolling out “puffs” and chasing my son around in the park, no one cares what I’m wearing.
Read MoreA glimpse into Mike’s Favorites Folder
It’s been a while since I’ve done this, so I thought I would take some time to share some of the sites that have been dominating my favorites bar lately. This week we’re going to stick with blogs because, um, November has a “B” in it? Seems like rock-solid reasoning to me. Ready? Here we go!
Read More2010 Style Guide Teaser
I thought this week I would post a little teaser of the style guide I’m writing for our December issue. Since I have a little more time than usual to work on my stories, I ended up collecting a bit more material in my interviews than what’s likely going to see print. I hate wasting good information, so I’ve picked one interview, of the many I really liked, which might not get the attention it deserves in the print version of the story, and presented it below in a Q and A format. Enjoy, and look for the full story this December!
Read MoreFun with FlashForward
Based on my love of Lost, I decided to check out FlashForward last Thursday. It was okay I guess. Overall I wasn’t too impressed. The pilot seemed overly expository and character dialogue was a bit clunky and forced. Still, it was just the first episode, so I suppose I’ll give the show a few more episodes before I cross it off the list.
Read MoreBrand Matters
To begin on a slightly more melancholy note this week, we’ve had quite a few losses lately, haven’t we?
Read MoreEvery Body, Everywhere
I love when body parts make a “comeback.” Isn’t it great? Like, no one had legs until shorts became popular again a couple years ago.
Read MoreHappy (Earth) Mother’s Day!
I recently interviewed Mark Trotzuk, president of Boardroom ECO Apparel, for one of the articles I’m currently writing for our upcoming June responsibility supplement, which is a mini-issue about all kinds of great stuff like corporate social accountability and environmental stewardship.
Read MoreCinco de Busy
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! I’m sure you’re all aware, but “Cinco de Mayo” translates to “fifth of May” in Spanish, or “Congratulations! Your magazine is kicking butt, but is also starting like three new projects in May! Enjoy trying to write a blog!” if you speak Promo Marketing.
Read MoreHeritage Online Outlet, Bag Makers 5-Day Service
Heritage Sportswear, Hebron, Ohio, announced it opened an online outlet. The company is offering discounts on discontinued items from previous seasons. In addition, the company announced it is offering free shipping through September 30, 2009 on Web orders of more than $150 with the exception of basic white T-shirts and discounted/sale merchandise.
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