By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hard Candy has partnered with Girl Scouts of the USA to launch a limited-edition Girl Scout Cookies beauty collection. The licensed collection includes 20 affordably-priced, cruelty-free products that feature scents, colors and shapes inspired by Thin Mints, Coconut Caramel and Trefoil cookies. "With this collection, we've baked up the … [Read more...] about Hard Candy and Girl Scouts Create Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
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Art of Drag Enters Licensing Collaboration With Vampyre Cosmetics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Art of Drag has entered a licensing partnership with Vampyre Cosmetics for the launch of a themed makeup collection. Vampyre Cosmetics is a women-owned, disabled-owned and LGBTQ-owned business whose high-quality cosmetic products are vegan, cruelty-free and talc-free. “We are thrilled to be bringing our skill and love of brilliant, … [Read more...] about Art of Drag Enters Licensing Collaboration With Vampyre Cosmetics
Brand Liaison Hired by 4-Year-Old CEO to Rep Wynnie Bynnie
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief No, that's not a typo in the headline. The Brand Liaison licensing agency as just hired by 4-year-old CEO Wynnie Chapman and her 'mom-preneur' Hailee to represent their hair care brand Wynnie Bynnie. The Brand Liaison is one of America's top licensing agencies, representing both licensors and licensees in the categories of Fashion, … [Read more...] about Brand Liaison Hired by 4-Year-Old CEO to Rep Wynnie Bynnie
Youth Fashion Brand Claire’s Engages IMG for Licensing Representation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The global fashion brand, Claire's Holdings, has appointed IMG as its exclusive worldwide licensing representative. Claire's Holdings is a global fashion brand and retail company that focuses on offering a convenient and affordable shopping experience that is geared towards children, teenagers and youth. The company currently operates … [Read more...] about Youth Fashion Brand Claire’s Engages IMG for Licensing Representation
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
Invisibobble Teams With Crayola For Hair Accessories
The hair accessories brand invisibobble will be bringing a lot of Crayola color to its lineup, thanks to a new agreement between the companies. Invisibobble says the unique product design, material and technology that makes up the invisibobble DNA is now being paired with Crayola’s nostalgic and colorful feel in the new limited edition launch. Inspired by the crayon design … [Read more...] about Invisibobble Teams With Crayola For Hair Accessories
Centric Brands Emerges From Restructuring, Acquires Taste Beauty
Centric Brands Inc. is back in action, announcing it has acquired Taste Beauty, a manufacturer and marketer of pop culture-inspired beauty and personal-care products. “We are thrilled to welcome Taste Beauty and its team into the Centric Brands family,” said Jason Rabin, chief executive officer of Centric Brands, in a statement. “This acquisition allows us to tap into an … [Read more...] about Centric Brands Emerges From Restructuring, Acquires Taste Beauty
Retail Sales of Licensed Cosmetics/Nail Polish/Other HBA Products based on Fashion versus Other Property Types, U.S. & Canada
CBD-infused, Sustainable & Bright: IBS+IECSC Roundup
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com We attended the 17th annual International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) in New York City this week, and brought back the buzziest trends from the floor. CBD-infused health and beauty aids are beginning to break into the mainstream. What's more, the goods are made right … [Read more...] about CBD-infused, Sustainable & Bright: IBS+IECSC Roundup
L’Oreal Ranks as Top Beauty Company of 2016
The top beauty company grew its sales 2.3% to reach $28.60 billion worldwide, according to a ranking by WWD. Unilever was No. 2 at $20.52, while Proctor & Gamble slid in at No. 3 despite a 12.5% drop in sales. To put the numbers into context, retail sales of licensed health and beauty products in the U.S./Canada stayed flat at 0.1% growth in 2016 to reach almost $7.7 billion, … [Read more...] about L’Oreal Ranks as Top Beauty Company of 2016