Apparel

How are boy bands influencing young men's fashion? Forget about thought-provoking lyrics, One Direction is bringing the fashion heat.

Throughout July, Philadelphia-based Bodek and Rhodes is teaming up with Gildan to offer a free iPad every business day of the month to the customer with the highest total online purchase.

Before it was prohibited to import from Myanmar, U.S. apparel companies brought in as much as $409 million a year in clothing from that Southeast Asian country, which lies northwest of Thailand.

That amount dropped to zero after U.S. import bans went into effect in 2003 to punish a military dictatorship charged with human rights and civil-liberties violations. But now with the United States naming a new ambassador to Myanmar (formerly Burma) and investment being allowed there, apparel companies are eager to renew their sourcing ties with a country where the average garment worker makes a about $80 a month.

Polyconcept North America today announced the first phase of the expansion of Trimark Sportswear into the United States as Trimark Powered by Leed's. Leveraging the service and production capabilities of Leed's, Trimark will launch into only two specific regions of the U.S. on July 9.

American Apparel Inc. reported that for the month ended June 30, 2012, total net sales increased 16 percent to $52.1 million when compared to the month ended June 30, 2011.

Celebrate Independence Day and Katie Holmes's newfound freedom by adding some patriotic pizazz to your wardrobe.

QRTribe apparel wants to custom print a QR code on your apparel of choice. Whoever scans this code will be directed to a page that offers private information about the wearer. Is this a little TMI?

When I’m out of ideas, I have an old stand-by I like to write about—I’m talking pre-Kardashian family. I’m not a fan of guessing games, so I’ll tell you straight up: it’s like Paris Hilton, duh. Unfortunately, my material is not “Be Dazzled” appropriate, but being that it’s mid-2012, you’ve probably heard it all anyway.

The International OEKO-TEX Association and Olah Inc. will host textile business leaders at "The Next 20," a seminar featuring experts who will present their visions for the industry's next 20 years. Robert F. Kenney, Jr. will deliver the keynote address.

Lands' End recently introduced the Lands' End Business Outfitters brand to the Canadian market. Lands' End Business Outfitters (LEBO) is a major source for team apparel, offering top-quality custom logo clothing, corporate apparel with legendary service and an unconditional return policy.