A new decade means new styles. With 2009 coming to a close, we look at the runway styles and fashions du jour that you'll want to incorporate in the new year.
By C.J. Mittica and Matt George
Distributors can't afford to blow off customers; in fact, they have to go above and beyond in their customer service efforts. Here are some top strategies from around the industry. Betsy Cummings
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Retro is all the rave, and a shirt that looks comfortably worn will feel even more comfortable when it's put on. Use these five tips to achieve the worn-out look. By Thomas Trimingham More >>
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How important are new trends when it comes to blue goods? What types of blue goods are in demand? What about fabrics? What kinds of decoration options are popular? What about performance features?
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[TRENDS] Trend Alert: Jewelry: Jewelry is a product that's not extremely common in the branded apparel industry, but it's an accessory that women and men use daily to add coordination and polish to their ensembles. Jewelry is a broad product category that reaches from glow-in-the-dark bracelets and faux pearl costume jewelry to sterling silver and 24K gold fine jewelry. "We have jewelry that starts at $16 and goes all the way up to $800," says Laura Eversole, national sales manager for Insignia Medallion Awards, a division of CSI International (asi/62711). More >>
Featured Podcast Stitches and Wearables staff writer Matthew George talks with Jeff Civillico, a nationally-renowned corporate entertainer and MC, to learn how a company can plan a memorable corporate event despite the current state of the economy. Civillico highlights guidelines without breaking the bank and addresses the importance of delivering the “wow” factor.
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