When Frank Ocean performed his set at the Panorama Festival in New York, his T-shirt went viral. The T-shirt read, “Why be racist, sexist, homophobic or transphobic when you could just be quiet?” The internet loved the T-shirt, and everyone wanted to know where they could buy their own version. (Image…
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We’ve been wondering the fate of the American Apparel line ever since the company sold to Montreal-based Gildan Activewear. According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, we have a more concrete answer. Starting Aug. 14, Gildan Activewear will sell American Apparel’s clothing items through its former e-commerce site. Prior to this, the brand’s clothing items…
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It seems Under Armour has been struggling of late, but this news from Fortune is still surprising. The sporting goods company announced it was cutting 2 percent of its global workforce, which equates to about 280 jobs. The retailer also announced it expects to see slower revenue growth this fiscal year, as a result of…
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The American Airlines flight attendants uniform saga continues to make headlines. News outlets are now reporting that a group of American Airlines flight attendants have retained legal counsel, and are preparing to sue. The flight attendants continue to say their new uniforms gave them hives, rashes and…
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Admittedly, I don’t have any children, but I can imagine the usual routine of constantly having to buy them new clothes because they grow at rapid rates can be frustrating. Thankfully, KHOU.com is reporting that a London designer is here to solve your shopping woes with a…
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This past year, Muslim apparel has been making waves in the fashion world. Clothing retailers from Dolce & Gabbana to Nike have been releasing their own Muslim fashion pieces, and the results have been positive for these companies. Now, Refinery29 is reporting that American Eagle is the latest retailer to release a Muslim apparel option…
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As Amazon continues to position itself as a powerhouse fashion company, it’s even going after the little guys in court. According to The Australian, the e-commerce site is opposing the registration of the name “Glamazon” by Perth, Australia-based clothing retailer Live Clothing. The clothing company consists of…
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When we think of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue, it’s hard to think about anything besides bikini-clad models attempting to make it look like cold water and sand are anything but uncomfortable. However, it looks like Sports Illustrated is trying to make the swimsuit issue all about the actual…
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With Amazon revolutionizing the apparel world regularly, it looks like other online retailers are looking to prove their expertise, as well. Subscription startup Stitch Fix has figured out a new way to keep clothes flying off the shelves, and it’s all about data science, according to Quartz.…
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The world would definitely be a better place if everyone vetted their designs a little more thoroughly. In the past few years, we’ve seen an uptick in fashion apparel brands (seemingly unintentionally) mimicking designs reminiscent of concentration camp uniforms. Back in 2015, Urban Outfitters received a ton of criticism over a new tapestry, and in…
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