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Patagonia tests the limits of sustainability

Apr 2, 2015
The outdoor clothing company tries to limit the environmental problems its products contribute to.

How do sports teams get their championship T-shirts so fast?

Feb 2, 2015
T-shirt companies prep for championship games before season even starts.
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Ugly holiday sweaters undergo a renaissance

Dec 17, 2014
Tacky Christmas cardigans are hot this year thanks to 'Ugly Sweater' parties.

Macy's new target: Millennials

Nov 21, 2014
Macy's new strategy hopes millennials can revive sales.

Why women's pockets are useless: A history

Sep 18, 2014
A pocket-sized history of the pocket, in honor of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

Abercrombie abandons logos to keep up with the trends

Aug 29, 2014
The company is making changes to appease current trends and make money.

High-end designers turn to 'alpha-sizing'

May 29, 2014
Why numeric sizes are giving way to "small," "medium" and "large"

For public good, not for profit.

Pattern making: A stitch in time?

Apr 16, 2014
A look at how one pattern maker in Chicago thinks about her profession.

The Web's 25th birthday suit is embeddable

Mar 12, 2014
A look at the next trend in managing connections

Eddie Bauer suits Jos. A. Bank just fine

Feb 14, 2014
Jos. A. Bank wants to keep another suitor away.