When we learned that Chicagoans had dubbed a gone-astray alligator Chance the Snapper, we immediately laughed, enjoying the spin on the name of Chance the Rapper, a common Headlines subject for us. News that the reptile would receive his own bobblehead gave us further delight, but nothing could top reading that his capturer, Frank “Alligator”…
Read MoreThis Guy Made T-shirts for Charity After Finding an In-N-Out Burger in New York
Did you hear about the mysterious case of a perfectly preserved In-N-Out burger that suddenly appeared on the streets of Queens? This isn’t the set-up of a bad joke. It really was a puzzling event that had the internet lit up with conspiracy theories ranging from art instillations, viral marketing and a few East Coast…
Read MoreOrbus’ SignPro Systems Division Now Offers Turnkey, ADA-Compliant Wall Frames
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, Ill., announced that SignPro Systems, the company’s way finding signage division, now offers graphic inserts and ADA-compliant lenses with al of its curved and flat wall frames. Graphics and ADA lenses are an exciting addition to SignPro Systems’ already extensive line of way finding solutions that includes wall signs,…
Read MoreHow Removing a Sponsor Logo From a Jersey Turned Out to Be a Genius Marketing Move
The most sought-after sponsorship in English soccer (read: “football”) might just be the company that is removing its logo from all apparel. For the uninformed, European soccer clubs have at least one shirt sponsor that takes up prime real estate on the front of their jerseys. Some teams in less lucrative leagues look like NASCAR…
Read MoreQCA Launches Certification Program For Distributors And Decorators
Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, has expanded its services for distributors and apparel decorators by introducing a certification program. This builds upon the existing Advocacy Council, and allows distributors and decorators to further their commitment to brand safety and responsible sourcing. “Today, large companies are interested in vendors who not only understand the importance of…
Read MoreKanye West Hoping to Receive Sunday Service Clothing Line Trademark Approval
Many Christians believe that they should not work on Sundays, seeing those occasions as days of rest. Kanye West must not abide by that thinking. The highly regarded rapper is looking to obtain a trademark for his Sunday Service clothing, and should his application meet federal approval, he will be earning some serious scratch on…
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 MoreMy 5 Favorite Promotions of the Week: Minor League Baseball Hats, ‘Lion King’ Patches and More
I really wanted this to be the week that I steered away from Minor League Baseball and brewery promotions, but I’m 29 years old at this point, so I’m pretty stuck in my ways. Don’t worry—there’s still some promotions that made the cut that have nothing to do with baseball or beer, but it was…
Read MoreHere’s Why NASA’s Logo is The Hottest Fashon Item
A few weeks ago, we briefly discussed the resurgence of the NASA logo in our article on Apollo 11 anniversary apparel. While Apollo 11 anniversary merchandise is currently a huge seller for retailers, it turns out NASA might be winning the apparel space race.
Read MoreAccording to Adidas, These 4 Apparel Colors are Major Trends
We might finally be able to say Millennial Pink’s moment is over. Adidas doubled down on its adicolor collection by teaming up with four Canadian artists to design rooms around the four colors in the collection. And while the rooms are awesome, what actually has our attention are the colors themselves.
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