The number of retailers in the U.S., Canada, and U.K. offering limited-edition merchandise collections timed to Pride events—held mostly in June in North America and across the summer months in Britain—has been growing each year. Some of 2018’s participants include: Bloomingdale’s, which teamed with t-shirt maker Native Son on a Pride-themed capsule collection designed by […]
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Gender-Blind Basics
Licensing deals involving unisex lines of apparel, which are designed in such a way that they fit and appeal to both genders, have been on the rise for some time, and the trend seems to be accelerating. Agreements typically focus on t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and other basic items, although they can extend beyond that. Some […]
LGBT in the News
From Kim Davis refusing to issue gay marriage licenses in Kentucky, to the transition of Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn, to Michael Sam becoming the first gay player in the NFL, themes and issues relating to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community have been in the news a lot lately. That is starting to be […]