Mens Wear

H&M Gives 1M Euros in Prizes for Eco-friendly Ideas
February 25, 2016 at 4:52 pm

H&M is making an effort to create a more environmentally conscious apparel industry by rewarding startups with 1 million euros (approximately $1,102,695) in prize money for technological innovations that benefit the sustainable-apparel landscape. According to Fashion Times, the H&M Conscious Foundation—an independent organization to create positive change—hosted…

The Wrap: Anthrax, J.C. Penney Co. Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuits, and More
February 10, 2016 at 7:03 pm

Designer sues metal band Anthrax over sweatshirt design, Burberry sues J.C. Penney Co. for using its well-known pattern, the Super Bowl proved a win for apparel, changes are coming to New York Fashion Week, Levi Strauss Co. introduces two new themed apparel collections, and Old Navy hits its biggest sales slump: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…

‘Zoolander 2’ Uses Really, Really, Ridiculously Extensive Fashion-Related Marketing
February 10, 2016 at 6:36 pm

The worlds of entertainment and fashion can be really, really ridiculous. So, it makes sense that the hybrid of the two would produce really, really, ridiculously good-looking male models, right? Right. If you didn’t know, “Zoolander 2” hits theaters Feb. 12—and the movie’s marketing tactics have been particularly creative...

The Wrap: El Chapo’s Style for Sale, Amazon's Apparel Takeover and More
January 27, 2016 at 5:48 pm

El Chapo's style, Amazon's apparel takeover, NFL's Super Bowl 50 merchandise, clothing that could protect babies from the Zika virus, how to turn your denim into display art, Runkeeper joining the fitness apparel game and an announcement from Terry Town: Here’s what's happening this week in the apparel world…

River's End Trading Earns SGIA Golden Image Awards
December 11, 2015 at 3:09 pm

The 2015 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) recognized River’s End Trading, Madison, Wis., in the association's Golden Image Competition at the 2015 SGIA Expo in Atlanta. River's End Trading earned two gold awards, one for “Hipster Man,” entered…

Adidas to Raise Prices, Shift Production from China
December 10, 2015 at 6:31 pm

Due to rising material and labor costs, Adidas is expecting a major increase in the cost of sourcing products over the next five years. According to Fortune, the athletic wear giant hopes to make up for this by raising prices and moving production from China. The company said that higher input costs and currency effects…

Feds Bust Counterfeits at California Flea Market
December 4, 2015 at 4:32 pm

There is a major warning for shoppers after federal agents have made a bust of high-end counterfeit items in California's South Bay Area. Earlier this month at the De Anza College Flea Market, they seized more than $500,000 in fake merchandise. Purses, jewelry, sports jerseys, hats and shoes are just a sampling of the more…

Screenprinting Shop Sends Welcoming Message to Syrian Refugees
December 1, 2015 at 4:08 pm

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin wants President Barack Obama to stop Syrian refugees from entering the U.S., but an Oklahoma City man is using this T-shirt to send the opposite message. Despite the push back from state leaders, an Oklahoma City man wants…

New Clothing Startup Targets Short Men
November 25, 2015 at 6:08 pm

Among shorter men, it’s called the “tailor tax”: the extra $15 to $25 or more required to get alterations on a new item of clothing. Why? Because for the estimated one in three American men who stand 5’8” or under, clothing typically doesn’t fit properly off the rack. If this is news to average and…

Apparel Line Features Sci-fi and Fantasy Liquor Labels
November 18, 2015 at 4:27 pm

If you were traveling through time or enjoying an epic adventure with dragons, what type of alcoholic beverage might you drink at the end of the day to recount your exploits and relax with your fellowship? It just might be one of the creative liquors the husband-and-wife team at Binary Winter Press created, incorporating unique…