Apparel Accessories
February 17, 2016 at 4:20 pm
MetaWare, a Fairfax, Virginia-based apparel business started by Marci Zaroff and Cas Shiver, uses seaweed-based inks in T-shirts. The seaweed-based ink, called SeaInk, uses a seaweed-derived base without the use of chemicals, like PVC, resins or binders. According to Ecouterre, seaweed-based inks not only have environmental benefits, they…
February 17, 2016 at 8:00 am
I recognize that ridiculous fashion has its time and place. So I searched the Internet for a few of the silliest, most impractical cold-weather apparel and accessories that someone, somewhere out there may want to wear to bring you a fun game of “Would You Imprint That?” Take a look at the products and cast your vote...
February 12, 2016 at 3:46 pm
Yesterday, Kanye West held a fashion show/album release event for his new album, "The Life of Pablo." For those lucky enough to snag tickets to the Madison Square Garden event, the line for merchandise reached epic lengths, making it the place to be. In typical Kanye West fashion, he pulled out all the stops. T-shirts…
February 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Some might say that the most exciting part of a sporting event is when the T-shirt cannon rolls out onto the court/field. However, the Queensland, Australia, police doesn't share our love for promotional items being launched via ballistic devices. According…
February 10, 2016 at 7:12 pm
Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is almost here. So, while your end-users are hurrying to pick up bouquets of roses or staring hopelessly at their closets trying to choose outfits, you can be the hero they need. A festive and colorful date night outfit is the subject of this week's #OOTW…
February 10, 2016 at 4:30 pm
New York Fashion Week showcases the hottest new styles in the fashion world. This year, New Yorkers using the popular ride-sharing app Uber can get their hands on some New York Fashion Week promotional items, thanks…
February 9, 2016 at 6:24 pm
Yesterday, we reported on all of the counterfeit merchandise that authorities have seized before the Super Bowl. Now, we have all of the authentic Carolina Panthers merchandise that would have hit shelves had Cam Newton and the team topped the Denver Broncos. According to SportsLogos.net, some of the proposed Panthers merchandise used the phrase "Keep Pounding,"…
February 8, 2016 at 4:54 pm
A lot of people say that Beyoncé is the best in the business. Today, we can say that the business we're referring to is marketing. After dropping a surprise new song before her Super Bowl 50 halftime show performance, Beyoncé also debuted a new line of apparel and accessories relating to her new song, "Formation,"…
February 5, 2016 at 6:42 pm
CustomInk, Fairfax, Va., has acquired Represent, a Los Angeles-based online merchandise company. According to TechCrunch, CustomInk acquired Represent for close to $100 million in a cash and stock deal. Represent, founded in 2014, allows users to create and sell apparel and accessories similarly to how CustomInk does. What sets Represent apart is that it works…
February 4, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Getting young people out to the ballots is important for candidates. Over time, we've seen candidates employ a lot of techniques to try to appeal to the young voters—some have been effective, others fall flat. Here are a few of the more recent ways the presidential candidates are trying to appeal to millennials. 1. "Loud and…
