We’re happy to report that Vans recently unveiled a “Nightmare Before Christmas” branded shoes and apparel collection featuring characters and scenes from the movie. The designs are super cool, but the custom packaging really sets the collection apart…
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Puma’s Tetris Apparel Line Has Some Killer Design Features
Tetris is one of those nostalgic games that no matter how many times you play it, it’s never not frustrating when you place a puzzle in the wrong spot. But, that’s what makes it a classic and forces you to really focus and think quickly. For all the Tetris fans and gamers alike, Puma has teamed up with Tetris for a branded apparel collection that’s bound to bring you back in time!
Read MoreStarbucks’ New Halloween Tumblers Are So Popular There’s Already a Resale Market
Fall is finally here, which means spooky decorations and pumpkin-spice everything are flooding all your local stores. And while it’s only September, Halloween is kicking off early, as Starbucks released an entire line of limited-edition Halloween-themed reusable hot and cold tumblers this week. And there’s already a resale market for them online…
Read MoreHow Locally-Focused Branded Merch Helped an LA Radio Station Revive a Beloved Digital Magazine
LAist was part of Gothamist LLC, a collection of eight sites specific to different cities, before the entire network was unceremoniously shut down in 2017. This is how KPCC, the LA radio station that bought LAist, helped relaunch it through branded merchandise with distinctly local flavor…
Read MoreNew Taco Bell Merch Collection Shows How Any Brand Can Get In on Back-to-School
While local retailers like Target, Walmart and Staples are packed with teachers and students this time of year, those aren’t the only places to stock up on school supplies. That’s because Taco Bell is now selling an entire collection of back-to-school branded merchandise…
Read MoreNonprofit Animal Shelter’s Director on Choosing Promotional Merch for Online Pop-Up Store
To get an idea what the shelter and, by extension, similar organizations, look for in promotional products, we spoke with Heather Achenbach, executive director for SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals, on the ideas behind the online pop-up shop, how they selected the merch and how they sourced the items…
Read MoreThe 3 Coolest Features in Nike’s New SpongeBob SquarePants Branded Shoes
Branded shoe collaborations have been popping up everywhere, and we’re really not mad about it. So far, each one has had its share of cool design elements behind it. Today, we’re covering the Kyrie Irving and SpongeBob SquarePants collection from Nike, and there are some fun features and other reasons that these branded shoes will be flying off the shelves on August 10…
Read MoreYou Won’t Believe What This New York-based Designer Creates Out Of Vintage Luxury Bags
If you’ve ever been curious about what happens to vintage luxury bags after they go “out of style” or are forgotten about, this one New York-based designer has the answers. The artist and designer, Sarah Coleman, buys vintage bags and takes them apart to reupholster and redesign everyday items like folding chairs. These common products can be so simple—and seen everywhere from graduation parties to office meetings—but for Coleman, this is her creative approach to constructing something completely unique like the LV folding chairs.
Read MoreZappos Collaborated With Birkenstock For a Limited-Edition Anniversary Sandal, And You Have to Check Out This Sweet Packaging
The month of July comes with a lot of celebrations—you have July 4th and, of course, all of the additional weekend barbecues—and the shoe retailer, Zappos, is adding to the celebration by releasing a surprise for all comfortable shoe-lovers. Zappos hit its 20th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, the company released a pair of limited-edition sandals (there’s only 225 pairs available) in collaboration with the popular shoe manufacturer, Birkenstock. The idea behind the sandals is original, but there are a few notable elements about the packaging to point out, too.
Read MoreAdidas’ AriZona Branded Shoes Look Like Iced Tea Bottles (But the Best Part Is the Price)
We’ve covered lots of branded sneaker collaborations, like the K-Swiss collection for “Clueless” and the Vans and Harry Potter collection. This time, Adidas and AriZona Iced Tea—you know, the $0.99 cans you get from your local deli—are releasing four pairs of branded sneakers, inspired by the bottles. And wait until you see the price!…
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