WHAT'S IN STYLE

Can You Copyright a Tweet? Frank Ocean's T-shirt Designer Will Find Out
August 2, 2017 at 1:04 pm

When Frank Ocean performed his set at the Panorama Festival in New York, his T-shirt went viral. The T-shirt read, "Why be racist, sexist, homophobic or transphobic when you could just be quiet?" The internet loved the T-shirt, and everyone wanted to know where they could buy their own version. (Image…

How Supreme T-shirts Developed a Cult Following
August 2, 2017 at 1:31 pm

Beloved apparel company Supreme has been popping up in headlines recently for everything from a potential Michael Jackson collection to an accidental Kmart spotting. Even luxury retailer Louis Vuitton collaborated with the company. When Supreme stocks new items, fans line up for hours to nab the items, and resellers can sell those products at a…

Amazon Takes on Clothing Retailer in Trademark Battle
July 26, 2017 at 11:55 am

As Amazon continues to position itself as a powerhouse fashion company, it's even going after the little guys in court. According to The Australian, the e-commerce site is opposing the registration of the name "Glamazon" by Perth, Australia-based clothing retailer Live Clothing. The clothing company consists of…

American Eagle's New Hijab Sells Out in One Week
July 26, 2017 at 12:10 pm

This past year, Muslim apparel has been making waves in the fashion world. Clothing retailers from Dolce & Gabbana to Nike have been releasing their own Muslim fashion pieces, and the results have been positive for these companies. Now, Refinery29 is reporting that American Eagle is the latest retailer to release a Muslim apparel option…

American Airlines Flight Attendants Prepare to Sue
July 26, 2017 at 12:53 pm

The American Airlines flight attendants uniform saga continues to make headlines. News outlets are now reporting that a group of American Airlines flight attendants have retained legal counsel, and are preparing to sue. The flight attendants continue to say their new uniforms gave them hives, rashes and…

Clothes That Grow With Children Now a Reality
July 26, 2017 at 12:39 pm

Admittedly, I don't have any children, but I can imagine the usual routine of constantly having to buy them new clothes because they grow at rapid rates can be frustrating. Thankfully, KHOU.com is reporting that a London designer is here to solve your shopping woes with a…

Lululemon, Under Armour Battle in Court Over $52 Sports Bra
July 19, 2017 at 11:45 am

Sometimes, it's a legal battle over three stripes, and other times, it's a head-to-head over a sports bra. Wait, we take that back, because this battle is actually just over the sports bra strap. And neither Lululemon nor Under Armour is backing down. Lululemon (left) believes Under Amour (right) copied its sports…

Please Stop Designing Clothes That Look Like Concentration Camp Uniforms
July 19, 2017 at 12:02 pm

The world would definitely be a better place if everyone vetted their designs a little more thoroughly. In the past few years, we've seen an uptick in fashion apparel brands (seemingly unintentionally) mimicking designs reminiscent of concentration camp uniforms. Back in 2015, Urban Outfitters received a ton of criticism over a new tapestry, and in…

Are Clothing Algorithms the Future of the Apparel World?
July 19, 2017 at 12:26 pm

With Amazon revolutionizing the apparel world regularly, it looks like other online retailers are looking to prove their expertise, as well. Subscription startup Stitch Fix has figured out a new way to keep clothes flying off the shelves, and it's all about data science, according to Quartz.…

Sports Illustrated Wants to Turn Its Swimsuit Issue Into an Apparel Line
July 19, 2017 at 12:39 pm

When we think of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue, it's hard to think about anything besides bikini-clad models attempting to make it look like cold water and sand are anything but uncomfortable. However, it looks like Sports Illustrated is trying to make the swimsuit issue all about the actual…