WHAT'S IN STYLE

Would You Sell a Meaningless T-shirt?
August 3, 2016 at 6:42 pm

Here’s a riddle for you: What do you get when you remove the concert from a concert tee? Nothing more than a meaningless T-shirt. If that’s what you want from your apparel, you’re in luck. Recently, Justin Bieber has provided you with two options. But don’t believe the hype. And, I’m begging you, don’t follow in Bieber’s merchandising footsteps...

11 Apparel Pieces to Help You Prepare for Fall
August 3, 2016 at 6:31 pm

We're not going to lie to you: We're counting down the days until fall starts. (Just 49 more days to go!) Suffice to say: we'll take any excuse to think about our favorite season. And, we hope you've been thinking about it, too...

Hillary Clinton's Presidential Nomination Revives 1995 Wal-Mart T-shirt Controversy
July 27, 2016 at 4:49 pm

Yesterday, Hillary Clinton became the first female presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party. While we'll have to wait until November to see if the U.S. will have its first female president, it's still a momentous occasion for women everywhere. However, Clinton's nomination has brought an old Wal-Mart T-shirt controversy back to the surface.…

Nike's Latest Ad Backfired Because it Reminded People of a Sweatshop
July 27, 2016 at 5:08 pm

A recent Nike ad called "Unlimited Future" is drawing criticism online. The ad, which debuted on YouTube, is stirring controversy because it invokes the imagery of a sweatshop. Nike was criticized in the 1990s for allegedly using factories with poor working conditions. The company eventually apologized for failing…

The Wrap: Donald Trump's Campaign Merchandise is from American Apparel, Prince George Tee Sells Out in Less Than an Hour
July 27, 2016 at 4:59 pm

Donald Trump used American Apparel clothing for his campaign merchandise; A tee Prince George wore in his birthday portraits sold out in less than an hour; Big name retailers are starting to sell alcohol in store bars and cafes; Torrid launched a new denim line; and Target is starting to sell unisex kids clothing online: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…

The 9 Best Promotional Products from San Diego Comic-Con 2016
July 27, 2016 at 3:55 pm

With all this 2016 election hullabaloo, we've been focusing a lot of attention on the Democratic and Republican National Conventions' merchandise. And while that's definitely important, there's another convention that pulled out all the stops for its merchandise. San Diego Comic-Con is that wonderful yearly event where fans receive updates on their favorite comic franchises,…

7 Tanks to Help Beat the Heat
July 27, 2016 at 3:35 pm

August is almost here and it doesn't look like the heat is going to quit any time soon. Tank tops are great for keeping cool at tailgates, barbecues and beach trips. Plus, unlike T-shirts, tank tops don't leave us with a…

Zara Comes Under Fire for Copying Indie Artist's Designs
July 20, 2016 at 6:20 pm

Zara is coming under fire for its latest foray into shameless copying. Indie artist Tuesday Bassen, whose clients have included Playboy, The New Yorker, United Nations, Nike and Adidas, among others, took to her Twitter account on Tuesday to call out the Spanish fast-fashion giant and…