Japanese retailer Uniqlo warned it would close its U.S. stores if President Trump’s new manufacturing policy passed, according to NBC News. Tadashi Yanai, chairman and president…
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Adidas Ventures Into On-Demand, Customized Apparel
If consumers had it their way, they would customize a piece of clothing and have it ready immediately. This might seem like a futuristic desire, but it turns out, Adidas is on the ball. According to…
Read MoreIs Bulletproof Clothing Going Mainstream?
Bulletproof clothing mostly is reserved for law enforcement officials. However, it turns out a man named Miguel Caballero has been outfitting the world’s VIPs with trendy bulletproof clothing for years. According to CNN, Caballero has long created bulletproof threads for A-list customers, like Michael Bloomberg, Steven Seagal, King Fernando and, rumor has it, Barack Obama. “We…
Read MoreUnited Airlines Under Fire for Barring Girls in Leggings
With athleisure continuing to dominate the apparel market, it’s no surprise that leggings are the latest staple in airport style. But a fierce internet war has been raging this past week after a United Airlines…
Read MoreHow to Capitalize on the Power of Promotional T-shirts
Promotional T-shirts are the core piece of gym looks, boardroom meetings, lazy Sunday loungewear and everything in between. Although the classic T-shirt dates back to the early 1900s, this…
Read MoreAgency Trolls Trump With Merch Based on Anti-Trump McDonald’s Tweet
It’s so fascinating to live in an era where micro-moments immediately become merchandise. Even with the election cycle over, we’re still seeing new politically motivated apparel every day. Last week, someone published an anti-Trump tweet from the official McDonald’s Twitter account. The tweet called Trump “a disgusting excuse of a President,” which caught a lot of…
Read MoreForever 21 Pulls T-shirt With Accidental Nazi Symbols
Forever 21, you just can’t seem to stay out of trouble, can you? Whether it’s ripping off other designers or selling tees maybe condoning rape, the controversy is endless. Now, according to Buzzfeed, Forever 21 has upset consumers again. This time, people are accusing Forever 21 of selling shirts replete with Nazi symbols. While the…
Read MoreMy 9 Favorite March Madness Jerseys
March Madness is such a magical time. I’m probably only saying that because I’m currently winning my group’s bracket challenge. Either way, we’ve got never-ending games, college rivalries and awesome mascots to hold our attention. What could be better than that? And, when you work in the world of promotional apparel, you tend to pay…
Read MoreTarget’s Boston T-shirt Filled With Major Mistakes
Apparently, it’s just on-trend to release state T-shirts riddled with mistakes. At least for J. Crew, the accident worked out in its favor. However, the same can’t be said for Target’s new Boston tee. According to The Boston Globe, Target sold a T-shirt featuring a map of Boston’s neighborhoods. A great idea and all, but…
Read MoreTom Brady’s Stolen Super Bowl Jersey Finally Found
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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