Footwear and Accessories
November 7, 2018 at 12:37 pm
When rapper Post Malone announced a new collaboration last week, we naturally assumed it would be music-related. To our surprise, the famous artist, popular for songs like "Rockstar," "Congratulations," "Better Now" and others, had actually partnered with Crocs to create the Post Malone x Crocs Dimitri Clog, complete with a variety of charms. And Crocs are making a comeback, too...
September 27, 2018 at 11:56 am
Nordstrom just unveiled the Superstar Taped Sneaker by Italian fashion brand, Golden Goose. The new (and not improved) pre-destroyed apparel is back for another round. Except this time, it's in the form of footwear—and it sold out...
September 5, 2018 at 1:59 pm
Sock Club, the sock designer and manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, is partnering up with Delivering Good, a New York City-based nonprofit specializing in distributing new product donations from hundreds of companies in the fashion, home and children’s industries. This partnership is designed to be an ongoing relationship between the two companies. Sock Club has…
August 15, 2018 at 12:16 pm
Justin Bieber has been the catalyst for a lot of trends in the 21st Century. His swoopy bangs he wore at the start of his career were ubiquitous in high schools. Since then, his clothing choices (vintage-looking Slayer T-shirts, old-fashioned glasses and baggy shorts) have been copied and reported on in fashion blogs. But his…
August 7, 2018 at 1:40 pm
We appreciate legendary artists who stirred the pot after mixing their paint, so we count Vincent Van Gogh among the most daring innovators. Vans, the esteemed shoe and apparel company, likewise thinks highly of the Dutch master, as it is looking to help preserve his masterpieces through proceeds derived from a new merchandise line that…
July 18, 2018 at 1:41 pm
Our roles as news conveyors and chroniclers help us geek out on a number of topics, including lauding the longevity that particular products have enjoyed. For those with similar interests in tracing the history of consumer offerings, we suggest combining a penchant for investigating apparel items with an affinity for looking at promotional goods to…
June 13, 2018 at 11:28 am
PPAI's Expo East wrapped up today, and if you couldn't make it to Atlantic City for the show and a slice of boardwalk pizza (or five), don't worry. We were there to scope some of the coolest new promotional products on offer from exhibiting suppliers...
May 8, 2018 at 1:38 pm
No matter how many catches he makes or touchdowns he scores, Odell Beckham Jr. always figures to be a polarizing athlete, especially since he will likely play his entire professional football career for a big market team. With 313 grabs and 38 scores in four seasons, the New York Giants star wide receiver has made…
March 27, 2018 at 2:52 pm
Considering how creative many companies are, I love labeling myself as a what-will-they-think-of-next consumer. My curiosity ends up rewarded with appealing product lines or intriguing one-offs that remind me of the joys of letting…
March 21, 2018 at 2:06 pm
Given that I have likely never been more excited for the start of a Major League Baseball (MLB) season, I am thrilled that this year’s March 29 Opening Day will be the earliest that the boys of summer will take to the field to see how well spring training helped their championship dreams. Through a…
