Because of constantly crammed schedules and cravings to enjoy occasional escapes from the rat races that comprise our days, one can say (with the sincerest apology to Smokey Robinson) that bags and totes have really got a hold on us. The containers keep consumers confident that no matter what they need to lug or want…
Read MoreUh Oh, Beyoncé Might Have Messed Up With Latest Apparel Collection
Most of the time, Beyoncé can do no wrong when it comes to her promotional merchandise. From her Valentine’s Day collection to her Holiday collection, she’s consistently proving that she is the queen of promotional apparel. But, it looks like Queen Bey hit a snag with her latest Nefertiti-inspired spring…
Read MoreCotton Prices Could Reach Five-Year High Next Year—What Increased Costs, Environmental Impacts and More Mean for Apparel
It’s unlikely that cotton will lose its spot as the top material for apparel production any time soon, but increasing costs, uncertain availability and several other issues are worth monitoring…
Read MoreWe Need to Talk About This New Spacesuit Apparel Trend
When we browsed Nike’s new spring collection last week, we had some questions. Looking at the athletic apparel retailer’s Nike Sportswear Metallic Jacket, we couldn’t help but think it looked like a space suit. But it looks like Nike kicked off an interesting trend. According to GQ, The North Face and Supreme are collaborating on…
Read MoreThis ‘Spyro the Dragon’ Video Game Promo Is Delightfully Strange
Writers for Forbes and Paste Magazine reported receiving mysterious packages at their front doors, which, when opened, revealed purple, metallic-scaled eggs nestled within some real-life, pungent hay. A note was also included, on purple paper of course, reading “Something ‘s about to hatch,” and attributed to some fellow named Falcon McBob…
Read MoreSay What You Mean!
“Irregardless” means regardless, so why do some say “irregardless?” In fact, most dictionaries state that “irregardless” is nonstardard or incorrect use, yet I hear so many colleagues use the phrase. So what, you say? Why does it matter? Perhaps it doesn’t matter to most people, but it always makes me pause to contemplate the speaker’s…
Read MoreUniversity of Illinois Latest School to Take Legal Action Against Former Student Over Apparel
With 100 teams competing in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball and National Invitation tournaments and what seems like one million bowl games making late December and early January an extra festive time, not earning a spot in the postseason as a major conference constituent can prove difficult to do. The hoops and gridiron squads…
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal: Why Use a Free Promotional Tote When You Can, Uh, Buy One Instead?
Simple yet hip, promotional totes have managed to displace their more costly competitors for a number of reasons. Not only do they offer a more sustainable option than plastic grocery bags, canvas totes also prove to be reliable accessories fit to make subtle-yet-certain statements on individual fashion and social sense. Totes are cool, and so are you, as long as you use them. That is, of course, unless you write for the Wall Street Journal…
Read MoreFederal Court Unanimously Rules in Favor of ETS Express in S’well Lawsuit
After a 10-month court case and two-week trial, a federal court in New York unanimously ruled in favor of ETS Express, which had been sued by Can’t Live Without It LLC, doing business as S’Well Bottle, for trademark infringement. The jury decided on March 29 that ETS Express is not liable on all counts, citing…
Read MoreRoyal Apparel Celebrates Earth Day 2018 With Release of New Sustainability Video’Together’
Royal Apparel, Hauppage, N.Y., is releasing its latest video dedicated to its full collection of Earth-Friendly apparel. The spirit of the video is to capture inclusivity—that we need to work together with the environment to protect it and build a better future. The collection features products of organic cotton, which use no pesticides; rPET recycled…
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