In today’s day and age where Kardashians are wearing Slayer and Metallica shirts, old band shirts have a high fashion appeal to them. But Yves Saint Laurent just launched a line of ’90s- and grunge-inspired products, including a Nirvana Shirt featuring the “Insecticide” album cover that costs $4,450.
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Bear Naked Granola Made a Belt So Naked Hikers Can Cover Themselves With Bags of Granola for National Nude Day
You probably didn’t know this (or maybe you do — no judgment from us), but July 14 was National Nude Day. To help observers celebrate with a rigorous hike, Bear Naked Granola created a special product to cover a hiker’s private area with a bag of granola, while still keeping in the spirit of the…
Read MoreTrader Joe’s Is Suing Worker’s Union Over Merchandise Trademark
Trader Joe’s United, the union representing Trader Joe’s employees, has been selling merchandise like apparel, buttons, bags, and coffee mugs as a means of raising funds. However, the grocery store chain is now claiming that the union is infringing on its copyright by using certain imagery and markings on the products.
Read MoreProforma Wins GDUSA Inhouse Design Award for 12th Consecutive Year
Proforma, Cleveland, celebrated another victory as its esteemed Marketing Team wins two of Graphic Design USA’s American Inhouse Design Awards. The Proforma Marketing Team received recognition for its 2023 Annual Product Catalog as well as its “The ProShop” direct mail campaign, both expertly tailored to meet the diverse needs of the expansive Proforma Distributor Owner…
Read MoreHow Urban Outfitters Is Using AI to Predict Buyer Trends and Customer Demand
Artificial Intelligence platforms like Midjourney have plenty of implications for apparel designers. You can theoretically plug in an art prompt and end up with a printable image in minutes, if not seconds. Urban Outfitters is showing how AI can be used for more of the behind-the-scenes and business side of things, using AI platform o9…
Read MoreBamBams Acquires Visual Promotions to Boost Print-On-Demand Capabilities
BamBams LLC, Manassas, VA, announced yesterday that it has acquired Visual Promotions, a promotional products supplier based in Sealy, Texas. The official announcement was made to both companies on July 7, 2023. “The opportunity made sense because of the meaningful synergies, adding significant production capacity and new products to our business,” said BamBams president and…
Read MoreHirsch Announces New CEO
Hirsch, Houston, announced a shift in its management structure. Paul Hirsch will serve as the CEO of the organization. Peter Hirsch, Hirsch’s founder and Paul’s father, will retain his role as president. “Paul’s elevation to CEO further places him in the leadership role for the continued growth of Hirsch Inc.,” Peter Hirsch said. “He has…
Read MoreThe University of Arizona Is Using Apparel Recycling to Teach Students About Apparel Demand and Marketing
University of Arizona students are turning old Wildcats football jerseys into updated apparel, and influencing a new upcoming apparel line in partnership with the university that will turn recycled jerseys into new pieces and accessories. Arizona Replay, as the project is being called, is a collaboration between the university’s Marketing and Brand Management department and…
Read MoreKoozie Group Clarifies David Klatt Transition News
Last week, Koozie Group announced that David Klatt would transition from CEO to an advisory role on the company’s board of directors. The report on Friday caused some confusion over what that meant for Koozie Group, so the company issued the following statement: David made a planned transition in March after his five-year term as…
Read MoreFanatics’ ‘Merch Madness’ Event: 30 Cities and $20M in Apparel Giveaways
During Fanatics’ ‘Merch Madness’ event, the company (along with some celebrity helpers) gave out more than $20 million worth of branded apparel and merchandise. Also, founder Michael Rubin hinted at how physical products will play a role in this company’s digital future.
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