By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features has partnered with L’Oréal for a Qixi Festival themed licensing promotion featuring Popeye and Olive Oyl. The Qixi Festival is an annual Chinese celebration that focuses on the love between Zhinü and Niulang in Chinese mythology. The Festival is often celebrated by romantic partners through gift-giving and … [Read more...] about Popeye and Olive Oyl Featured in China’s Qixi Festival with L’Oreal
Fashion
Perry Ellis Enters Into Timely Deal For Watches and Jewelry
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The fashion brand Perry Ellis has secured a strategic partnership with Concepts In Time for a licensed men's watch and jewelry collection. Concepts In Time is a US-based product manufacturing company that specializes in watches, accessories and home décor. "We are extremely excited to partner with Perry Ellis, a brand known for its … [Read more...] about Perry Ellis Enters Into Timely Deal For Watches and Jewelry
Rocket Licensing Announces Expansion of Miffy x Skinnydip Fashion Line
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Success brings its own rewards, and in the case of Miffy and Skinnydip, a successful launch in July has resulted in a new fashion line. The beloved kid's brand Miffy collaborated with Skinnydip, a supplier of quirky accessories, clothing and lifestyle products, in a multi-product launch in July. Thanks to the high sell-through rate, … [Read more...] about Rocket Licensing Announces Expansion of Miffy x Skinnydip Fashion Line
Pacsun and The Met Combine Art and Fashion
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Pacsun and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are building on their collaboration with their new Greek and Roman Collection, brokered by The Met’s global exclusive licensing agency, Beanstalk. "This remarkable release signifies the fourth chapter in the collaborative journey, ushering in an enticing new era of art-inspired fashion," the … [Read more...] about Pacsun and The Met Combine Art and Fashion
Macy’s to Offer New Collection From Gap in First Ever Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Macy’s and Gap are launching an exclusive new collection of sleepwear, underwear and intimates in the companies' first collaboration. “We are thrilled to launch this collection of Gap sleepwear and intimates exclusively at Macy’s and to extend our customer reach,” said Gap president, Adrienne Gernand. “This launch is an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Macy’s to Offer New Collection From Gap in First Ever Collaboration
Hunter Boots Expands Footprint in China Through Merger Deal
Authentic Brands Group Announces Partnership with Baozun By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The legendary British bootmaker Hunter will sell 51% of its business in China to local firm Baozun Inc. The deal was announced by Authentic Brands Group, which owns the Hunter Boots brand globally. Hunter is a global footware company known for having developed the Original … [Read more...] about Hunter Boots Expands Footprint in China Through Merger Deal
Mergers: SHEIN Buys Interest in Forever21 Parent Company SPARC
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Above photo by Hans Olav Lien SHEIN and Authentic Brands Group have announced a major strategic partnership involving the US fashion brand Forever 21. The deal is between SHEIN and SPARC Group Holdings II LLC, which is the direct parent company for Forever 21, and combines one of the world's leading online retailers with one of the … [Read more...] about Mergers: SHEIN Buys Interest in Forever21 Parent Company SPARC
Bioworld’s Dumbgood Brand Launches Nostalgic Sanrio 90s Apparel
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterBioworld's Dumbgood lifestyle brand has released new licensed Sanrio apparel for its Sanrio 90s-themed collection.Sanrio is a Japanese company that specializes in creating, developing and licensing adorable character IPs such as Hello Kitty, Pekkle, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Monkichi, and many more. The Sanrio 90's apparel collection features licensed … [Read more...] about Bioworld’s Dumbgood Brand Launches Nostalgic Sanrio 90s Apparel
UFC Teams Up With Celio For Exclusive Fan Apparel Collection
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterUFC has partnered with Celio for an exclusive fan apparel collection to mark UFC’s return to Paris, France.Celio is a French retail company that specializes in men's clothing. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Celio to offer UFC fans throughout France and the greater EMEA region this new and exclusive fan apparel collection to mark UFC’s return … [Read more...] about UFC Teams Up With Celio For Exclusive Fan Apparel Collection
Fan Ink Teams Up With MLS For a Fan-Focused Headwear Collection
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMajor League Soccer and Fan Ink have signed an agreement for a licensed headwear and accessories collection for MLS' North American league.The new agreement with MLS represents Fan Ink’s first league-wide licensing agreement in North America. The company will be responsible for designing, producing, marketing, and distributing the products on … [Read more...] about Fan Ink Teams Up With MLS For a Fan-Focused Headwear Collection