By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has teamed up with designer Christian Cowan for a licensed Teletubbies fashion collaboration. The Teletubbies brand is owned by the global family entertainment company, WildBrain. The deal with Christian Cowan was brokered by WildBrain's licensing division and Cowan's licensing agent H&S. The limited-edition collection … [Read more...] about Wildbrain’s Teletubbies Hitting the Runway in Christian Cowan Designs
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Ukraine Designers Featured at Paris Fashion Week
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The upcoming Fashion Week in Paris will give companies a chance to support Ukrainian designers, as they fight to survive the Russian invasion. Seven Ukrainian designers will showcase their Autumn Winter 2023 collections at Paris Fashion Week from March 3-7 in the famous first arrondissement located at 7 Rue d’Argenteuil. This … [Read more...] about Ukraine Designers Featured at Paris Fashion Week
Disney Inks First Ever Nail Lacquer Deal With Nailtopia
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nailtopia has partnered with Disney to create a limited-edition nail collection called Disney 100 in honor of the DIsney brand’s 100th anniversary. Nailtopia is the first nail lacquer brand to to partner with Disney throughout the company's long history. Disney's decision to enter a licensing partnership with Nailtopia was influenced by … [Read more...] about Disney Inks First Ever Nail Lacquer Deal With Nailtopia
Retail Licensing: Care Bears Popping Up at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sagoo Licensing has brokered a deal for Cloudco Entertainment to launch a Care Bears Pop-Up in the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann department store. Branded pop-up retail stores have become a significant trend in the licensing industry in the past year. As the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have lifted, more consumers are looking for … [Read more...] about Retail Licensing: Care Bears Popping Up at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
Anime: Concept One Expands Licensing Partnership With Viz Media
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Concept One and VIZ Media are expanding their licensing partnership to include accessory collections for two additional anime properties. The expansion adds the product licensing rights to Viz Media's Death Note and Komi Can't Communicate franchises to the company's pre-existing partnership. Concept One is a fashion and accessories … [Read more...] about Anime: Concept One Expands Licensing Partnership With Viz Media
Reservoir and LabelNoir Release $4,600 Licensed Popeye Watch
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features has partnered with the luxury watch brands Reservoir and LabelNoir for a licensed Popeye timepiece. A division of Hearst, King Features Syndicate is the production and distribution company that owns the licensing rights to the Popeye brand. The licensing deal with Reservoir and LabelNoir was negotiated by King Features’ … [Read more...] about Reservoir and LabelNoir Release $4,600 Licensed Popeye Watch
LOEWE Releases Collection Inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter LOEWE has partnered with Studio Ghibli for a licensed apparel and accessories collection featuring the animated film, Howl's Moving Castle. Initially founded in Spain in 1846, LOEWE is a luxury fashion brand that specializes in finely-crafted clothing, leather goods, and accessories. LOEWE and Studio Ghibli previously released two … [Read more...] about LOEWE Releases Collection Inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle
Trade Shows: Time to Sign Up For This Year’s Licensing Expo
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Registration for the annual Licensing Expo trade show in June is now open on the event's official website. Organized by Informa Markets and sponsored by Licensing International, Licensing Expo is the world's largest tradeshow dedicated to licensing and brand extension. The event brings more than 5,000 brands and 16,000 retailers, … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Time to Sign Up For This Year’s Licensing Expo
Agencies: Borghese Taps Brentwood for Licensing Representation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brentwood Licensing has entered a licensing representation partnership with the luxury skincare brand Borghese. Brentwood Licensing is a US-based agency that works alongside its clients to create strategic brand extensions and licensing programs. As the new licensing representative for the Borguese brand, Brentwood will be responsible … [Read more...] about Agencies: Borghese Taps Brentwood for Licensing Representation
Poetic Brands Signs Squishmallows For First Footwear Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensed apparel company Poetic Brands has secured the first licensee for its newly-created footwear division. The first licensing partnership for Poetic Brands new division is with the Original Squishmallows toy brand. For the licensing collaboration, Poetic Brands is developing a collection of Squishmallow-themed children’s … [Read more...] about Poetic Brands Signs Squishmallows For First Footwear Partnership