Three is Better than One


Dunbrooke–Three-In-One System Jacket-Teton

The Three-in-One System Jacket-Teton by Dunbrooke has a wind- and water-resistant Softel nylon shell, polyester mesh-lined outer jacket with nylon-lined sleeves. The nylon shell jacket has three zippered outside pockets and a draw cord bottom hem. The nylon-lined hood is completely detachable and the eight ounce, anti-pill polyester microfleece liner can be zipped out and worn alone. The inside microfleece jacket has side-seam hand pockets, a cell phone pocket and a PDA pocket.

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A Sign of the Times


SanMar–Port Authority Signature Waterproof Adventure Jacket

Don’t let rain, sleet or snow hold you back from any adventure. The Port Authority Signature Waterproof Adventure Jacket from SanMar. The jacket has an 100 percent M-Tek nylon shell with sealed seams for excellent waterproof protection. The coat is rounded out with zip and snap storm flap, a hidden hood and slash pockets with protective flaps and zippered closures,

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70-Something Designers Have A Hard Time Letting Go (Huffingtonpost.com)

As designers become more and more established in the fashion industry, crafting creations for the catwalk might become second nature, but real life off the runway still takes its toll–in the form of old age. Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld and Oscar de la Renta are a few of the famous faces that are growing older and questions are already being asked about who will succeed them in their positions.

Click here to read the entire article from the Huffington Post.

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Happy Feet (Daily Candy)

Your spirit fingers make a cameo more than once a day. And your jazz hands? Let’s just say there had to be an intervention — and it wasn’t pretty.

Shift the focus downward (your feet are jealous of the attention!) with bright, bold shoes by NYC-based design duo Osborn.

The fair trade, jazz-inspired oxfords and booties — featured in our stop-motion video today — come in crazy patterns ranging from polka-dot floral and wool tweed to an in-your-face safari print.

Click here to read the entire post from the Daily Candy.

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BroderBros. Adds eConscious to 2010 Product Offerings

Trevose, Pennsylvania-based BroderBros. Co. announced it added eConscious organic and sustainable apparel to its 2010 product selection. Along with durability and style, the use of certified-organic cotton and recycled polyester is a primary selling point for this brand.

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Oeko-Tex Issues 10,000th Certificate of 2009 to Anvil Knitwear

“Oeko-Tex certification is an important part of our overall product safety and integrity strategy,” said Anthony Corsano, chief executive officer of Anvil Knitwear, New York. “By making sure our products do not contain harmful substances, we are demonstrating our commitment to our consumers, our customers, our workforce and the communities in which we live and work. We are honored to accept the 10,000th Oeko-Tex certificate on behalf of all the people who interact with our products.”

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New Priority Mail Flat Rate Gift Mailing Envelope Available

Arriving just in time for the holidays, the Washington D.C.-based U.S. Postal Service has added a special Priority Mail Flat Rate Gift Envelope to its lineup of flat-rate mailing products. Each envelope is decorated with a holiday-themed bow, and includes a convenient slot inside for securing gift cards.

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Janet Trachter Joins Superex

Hy Gisser, president and CEO of Toronto-based Superex, announced the appointment of Janet Trachter as vice president, sales and marketing of the Superex promotional products division. Trachter brings to 18 years of industry experience to Superex.

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