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Post-Apocalyptic Style: Prototype COO Designs for Wrangler x The Last of Us

Richard Gregory

Post-Apocalyptic Style: Prototype COO Designs for Wrangler x The Last of Us

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April 3, 2025

Breaking News: Trump Announces New Tariffs on Indonesia

New 32% Tariff on Indonesian Imports: What Does This Mean for Import Duties?On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of new tariffs under his “Liberation Day” economic ...

October 23, 2024

Brand Spotlight: Grip Baby

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Post-Apocalyptic Style: Prototype COO Designs for Wrangler x The Last of Us

by Richard Gregory

April

2025

Wrangler x The Last of Us Collab image 1

We’re beyond excited to share some big news from inside the Prototype Global family. Fans of HBO’s The Last of Us—and fans of great design—will want to keep their eyes on Wrangler’s latest collaboration with the series. The upcoming Wrangler x The Last of Us collection brings gritty, survivalist energy to the world of westernwear, [ read more…]

Indonesia, International Trade, Manufacturing

Breaking News: Trump Announces New Tariffs on Indonesia

by Richard Gregory

April

2025

New 32% Tariff on Indonesian Imports: What Does This Mean for Import Duties? On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of new tariffs under his “Liberation Day” economic plan, aiming to address perceived trade imbalances and protect American industries. Among these measures, the United States will impose a 32% tariff on imports [ read more…]

Brand Spotlight

Brand Spotlight: Grip Baby

by Richard Gregory

October

2024

GRIP BABY: LITTLE MOVERS ON THE GO. First-of-its-kind infant crawling support for a secure foundation for baby, today and tomorrow. FOR LITTLE MOVERS WITH BIG DREAMS Founder: Ally Weiss Year Founded: 2024 Home Base: San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA Visit the Website Share great brands with great people: Share 0 Post 0 Share 0 Services [ read more…]

Brand Spotlight

Brand Spotlight: Kolibri

by Richard Gregory

October

2024

KOLIBRI: WHERE PASSION MEETS PURPOSE. Dive into a world of conscious luxury. Kolibri is more than just a luxury swim brand. It’s a movement for conscious living, where luxury and sustainability go hand in hand. Bold, Conscious luxury Founder: Alexandra Vidger Year Founded: 2023 Home Base: Colorado, USA Visit the Website Share great brands with great [ read more…]

Fashion Trends

The Complete Guide to Fashion NFTs

by Richard Gregory

July

2024

HOME Manufacturing A Guide to Clothing Manufacturing Types of Products Swimwear TShirts Activewear Lingerie Sarongs / Cover Ups Crochet Private Label Products Our Manufacturing Minimums What is MOQ? Fashion Services Black Label Services Fashion Branding Services Fashion Brand Management Pricing Shop About Us Our Story Work with Prototype Frequently Asked Questions Certified Ethical Production This [ read more…]

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