Fan Apparel

Check Out the Merch Table
March 29, 2016 at 5:32 pm

I listen to a lot of music, and I've been to more shows than I can count (many of which were in basements and certainly broke fire codes). Because of this, I have my fair share of concert and band tees. Recently, we reported a few stories about music merchandise—a new app lets music fans…

NFL, Fanatics Work to Create 'Micro Moment' Merchandise
March 29, 2016 at 4:04 pm

Yesterday, we reported that Fanatics scrambled to get Syracuse University Final Four T-shirts ready as soon as possible. Now, the NFL wants to get in on that instant action with Fanatics. According to ESPN, the NFL extended its deal with Fanatics and…

Does Final Four Merchandise Really Make a Difference?
March 28, 2016 at 5:28 pm

For No. 10-seeded Syracuse University, getting Final Four merchandise ready has come as somewhat of a surprise, and the sports merchandiser Fanatics had to scramble to get it ready. Other retailers will see drops in sales due to unexpected tournament knockouts...

Minor League Baseball Team Bets Big on Promotional Event
March 28, 2016 at 3:44 pm

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Phillies Triple-A team, are taking a promotional page from the Fresno Grizzlies, according to Lehigh Valley Live. The greater Philadelphia area has long been obsessed with its namesake sandwich, the Philadelphia cheesesteak, and the IronPigs are hoping…

SideStep App Lets Music Fans Skip the Long Merch Lines
March 24, 2016 at 3:14 pm

People love picking up T-shirts from concerts. Not only is it a way for fans to show how much they love a group or artist, it also is a keepsake that commemorates a fun evening. However, those lines at the merch stand after the show can be heinous. To stop this, an app called SideStep…

Outfit of the Week: Trendy Fan Apparel
March 23, 2016 at 2:37 pm

From the upsets to the comebacks, March Madness is in full swing. Even if your end-users aren't basketball fans, chances are they love the opportunity to support their alma maters or their regional college teams. The problem is that basketball jerseys are bulky and don't lend themselves to much of a fashion statement. Luckily, celebrities…

Under Armour, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Sell Out of Gym Merch
March 22, 2016 at 4:11 pm

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, actor and former professional wrestler, partnered up with Under Armour to create "Project Rock" merchandise, which includes apparel, bags and footwear. Yesterday, Johnson took to Instagram to announce that the first item in his…

The Wrap: American Apparel Has New Premium Tee, Zara Launches Affordable Athleisure Line
March 16, 2016 at 5:44 pm

American Apparel has a new luxury T-shirt; Zara is launching an affordable athletic apparel line; a minor league baseball team in Ohio will wear election jerseys; Justin Bieber is forced to recall his Purpose tour merchandise; and a dress now exists that will display your tweets: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…

Have Your Designs Been Flagged?
March 16, 2016 at 12:54 pm

A flag is a symbol of unity. It’s a symbol of pride and belonging. When you put it on something, it’s the ultimate logo. At least that’s how I explain the appearance (and popularity) of the Maryland state flag on just about any product imaginable. I’ve been going to Baltimore for Orioles’ games my entire life and I went to college in Baltimore, too, so I’ve had time to see the trend of this seemingly discordant design take off...