Print it Britney, One more time!
In my opening blog, I made you a promise that I would bring you some inspiration and a bit of fun. Well who better to provide both than Britney Spears! It seems that she is the leading celebrity in...
A T-shirt a day, keeps the bills away!
With the economy how it is, there is no shame in not having a job at the moment. Most seem to be ‘career planning’, ‘weighing up their options’ or at the very least a ‘freelance facebooker’...
Workplace clothing – Korean style
The Korea Times has revealed that in Seoul, there are concerns about dress codes in the workplace. A local survey of 578 recruitment officials revealed that complaints about ‘ugly’ workplace clothing are...
Uniforms are a good business investment
At a time when the ‘double dip’ is being talked about as a real possibility, recession-wise, it may seem odd to be advocating a uniform as a money-saving, and maybe even money-earning, measure, but there...
Everybody merchandises – even the Pope
This month an online shopfront with a difference has opened – it’s for Pope Benedict XVI’s September trip to the UK and offers a series of mementoes: an embroidered baseball cap like the one the Pope has...
Uniforms, sizes and students
The Schoolwear Association is reporting that, once again, children are getting bigger. This year it’s trousers that are in the spotlight, as boys in particular become taller and sizes in specialist stores...
Ambush Marketing – pros and cons
The most recent example of ambush marketing was insanely successful in getting attention, although the cost may turn out to be too high. Three dozen pretty women wearing bright orange mini-dresses stole the...
Promotional jackets
It may seem insane to be thinking about promotional jackets now – given our tropical weather - but it’s the perfect moment to consider revising your uniform so that you have jackets that meet the needs of...
Uniforms for women
Choosing a uniform for your workforce or charity that suits both men and women takes a little consideration. The recent hot weather in the UK has been highlighting the differences between men and women and...
Motivating staff: glee clubs and orange T-shirts
The success of the massive American TV show Glee has led to an increased interest in the idea of the glee club. A glee club is a musical group, usually dressed identically in a bright uniform, that sings short...