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Health and Beauty Products

Sweet Smell of Success Leads to New Dolly Parton Fragrance Lines

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dolly Parton and ScentBeauty are continuing their licensing partnership with new fragrance product releases for the holiday season. “I am so happy about the embrace we’ve had with our Scent From Above fragrance launch last year,” said Parton. “That success has allowed me to experiment with new scents and bring different, inspiring … [Read more...] about Sweet Smell of Success Leads to New Dolly Parton Fragrance Lines

The Hundreds and Manic Panic Release a Collaboration to Dye For

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hundreds and Manic Panic have partnered on a licensed collection of apparel and co-branded hair dye. The licensing collaboration between the two companies was brokered by Pacific Swell Brands, a boutique licensing agency that specializes in extending brands into new consumer products and markets. The co-branded collection by The … [Read more...] about The Hundreds and Manic Panic Release a Collaboration to Dye For

The Florence by Mills Brand Launches Fashion Collection on ABOUT YOU

By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter IMG has signed an exclusive licensing deal between the fashion brand, Florence by Mills, and the ecommerce platform, ABOUT YOU. Established by actress, producer, and entrepreneur Millie Bobby Brown in 2019, the Florence by Mills brand specializes in skincare and color cosmetic products that are easy to use and affordably priced. The … [Read more...] about The Florence by Mills Brand Launches Fashion Collection on ABOUT YOU

Vilebrequin Combining Sun, Fun and Fragrance in New Line

The French swimwear brand Vilebrequin is branching out into the fragrance and body care sector with partner INCC. The collaboration will see International New Creative Concept helping launch a new range of fragrance and body care products in a deal facilitated by Vilebrequin's licensing agency IMG. Vilebrequin CEO Roland Herlory says the collection will launch in 2024 and will … [Read more...] about Vilebrequin Combining Sun, Fun and Fragrance in New Line

Toya and Dove Launch Game Supporting Female Self Esteem

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter In collaboration with the Dove beauty brand, Toya has launched a new self-esteem focused Roblox game called Super U Story. Toya is a female-led, user-generated content game studio that produces games on the Roblox platform with a strong focus on community and world-building. “With thousands of games made every year, it’s astounding that none … [Read more...] about Toya and Dove Launch Game Supporting Female Self Esteem

Perfetti Van Melle’s Deal With Chupa Chups is Sweet as Candy

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensing agency Asembl has brokered a deal between Perfetti Van Melle and Frostbland for a range of Chupa Chups-inspired body mists. “We are pleased to see Chupa Chups and Frostbland come together for this exciting body mist range which launches this month in Woolworths and selected pharmacies across Australia," said Asembl Managing … [Read more...] about Perfetti Van Melle’s Deal With Chupa Chups is Sweet as Candy

Fashion: Estée Lauder in Talks to Acquire Tom Ford

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Estée Lauder is making a move into the fashion world, as the company has initiated talks to acquire Tom Ford International. Estee Lauder is best known as a leader in the world of cosmetics and fragrance, but a deal with Tom Ford could put it into an elite realm in the fashion sector as well. There are other parties competing to acquire the … [Read more...] about Fashion: Estée Lauder in Talks to Acquire Tom Ford

Trademark Licensing: Nails.INC Launches Cheesy Product Line With Velveeta

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Everyone's heard of chicken fingers, but cheese fingers? That's now a thing, as the Kraft Heinz brand VELVEETA launched its first nail polish collection in partnership with Nails.INC. And there's more to the product than just color and branding, as the VELVEETA Pinkies Out Polish also carries a delicious, cheesy scent. Pinkies Out includes … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: Nails.INC Launches Cheesy Product Line With Velveeta

Licensing International Excellence Awards Honor Innovation

The winners of the 2022 Licensing International Excellence Awards were announced Thursday at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. The awards honor innovation in the way brands use licensing to further their goals, how licensees develop products, how licensees distribute products, and how retailers spotlight licenses on their shelves. “It’s inspiring to see the quality of work … [Read more...] about Licensing International Excellence Awards Honor Innovation

Earthbound Brands: HipDot Launches Girl Scout Cookie-Themed Makeup Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter HipDot has been granted a license from Girl Scouts of the USA for a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by the organization’s most-loved cookie varieties. The licensed makeup line includes two scented eyeshadow palettes, three lipsticks, two custom-designed eye brushes, and a collector’s box. “We are thrilled to see our cookie colors … [Read more...] about Earthbound Brands: HipDot Launches Girl Scout Cookie-Themed Makeup Collection