WHAT'S IN STYLE

Memo on Female Hunting Apparel Slammed for 'Offensive' Language
January 31, 2018 at 11:38 am

Back in November, we detailed the backlash that came as a result of blaze pink hunting gear. Many women said the hunting coats were misguided, and some even said they were insulting and demeaning. While Michigan allowed the pink hunting gear to hit store shelves, there was a caveat. The bill mandated that the Natural…

Amazon Quietly Raises Apparel Seller Fees
January 24, 2018 at 12:18 pm

Amazon shoppers were a little peeved this week when Amazon announced it was raising Amazon Prime monthly fees from $10.99 to $12.99 a month. Now it looks like the e-commerce giant is extending the price increase to apparel and accessories sellers, too. According to Business Insider, Amazon raised…

Ralph Lauren's Olympic Uniforms Double as Mini Heaters
January 24, 2018 at 12:45 pm

There are a few reasons why I couldn't participate in the Winter Olympics: I haven't renewed my passport, I can't snowboard, and I can't stand the frigid cold. However, thanks to Ralph Lauren's new USA Olympic uniforms, the cold might no longer be a hindrance for me. For the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics in South Korea,…

Forever 21, Honda Embark On Strange Collaboration
January 24, 2018 at 1:33 pm

Last year, Forever 21 made headlines thanks to its clothing line with Taco Bell. It was creative, humorous and millennials loved it. For Forever 21's latest exclusive collaboration, we have to admit we're scratching our heads. According to HighSnobiety, Forever 21 is working with Honda for a vintage-inspired racing capsule collection. When we think millennials, we…

Girls Able to Wear Cub Scout Uniforms for First Time
January 17, 2018 at 1:20 pm

This week, a simple uniform became a momentous occasion for girls in the Portland area. A couple months ago, the Boy Scouts of America announced they will allow girls in the Cub Scouts. And now, the first girls to sign up were able to don their Cub Scouts uniforms. According to KomoNews.com, the six new…

Fanatics Issues Apology to NFL Fans After Erroneous Marketing Email
January 17, 2018 at 2:50 pm

It’s no secret that NFL fans are incredibly passionate, especially during a playoff season when tempers run high and emotions hit every low and high imaginable. So when these fans woke up Monday morning to emails falsely celebrating their teams’ fictional victories, it’s safe to say that reactions ranged from disappointment to anger...

H&M Hires Diversity Leader After 'Monkey Hoodie' Scandal
January 17, 2018 at 2:22 pm

H&M has been desperately trying to do damage control after its controversial "Coolest Monkey in the Jungle" ad campaign. According to NBC News, that includes hiring a diversity leader to avoid these problems in the future. The…

New Alaska Airlines Uniforms Will Be Revealed Thursday
January 17, 2018 at 2:05 pm

We've been monitoring airline uniforms like they're red carpet get-ups lately. After the American Airlines uniform saga, we're always interested to see what other airlines end up doing with their employee uniforms. So when we heard that it's almost time to check out Alaska Airlines' new looks, we were pretty excited. According to USA Today,…

The 2018 Promotional Apparel Preview
January 10, 2018 at 11:57 am

Sometimes, style trends can be baffling. One day, some icon or celebrity dons a strange or trend-defying outfit, and the next day everybody and their mother’s got to have it. While it’s true that styles come and go, this doesn’t mean that many trends are built to last. For 2018, we look to the styles…