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Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America has the ambitious goal of creating a trading card for every college athlete who wants one. Panini is a top player in the sports and entertainment collectibles category, but even for them this is a tall order. The idea is to create a new platform to engage and benefit NCAA athletes with a dedicated platform for Name … [Read more...] about Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card

Corkcicle and KFC Collaborate on ‘Finger-Lickin’ Good’ Drinkware

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter KFC has launched a licensing partnership with Corkcicle for a limited-edition collection of temperature-controlled drinkware products. Inspired by the KFC brand's logo and fried chicken menu items, the licensed Corkcicle collection features three product designs including a Cruiser tumbler, a leakproof Canteen and an Ice Bucket. The Cruiser … [Read more...] about Corkcicle and KFC Collaborate on ‘Finger-Lickin’ Good’ Drinkware

Hurley And Logan Tay Sparkle with Exclusive Jewelry Collaboration

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hurley lifestyle brand has announced an exclusive licensing collaboration with the jewelry designer Logan Tay. Logan Tay is a jewelry design brand that focuses on creating pieces with ocean-inspired accents such as pearls, seashell detailing, simple beading, layered colors and gold charms. The licensing partnership between Hurley and Logan … [Read more...] about Hurley And Logan Tay Sparkle with Exclusive Jewelry Collaboration

Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Sunway Resort Hotel are offering a 'Lunar Masterpiece' gift box inspired by the legendary artist Katsushika Hokusai. The luxury hotel's limited edition Lunar Masterpiece gift box features a reimagining of Katsushika Hokusai’s renowned woodblock print, “Lilies,” a piece from his untitled series known as … [Read more...] about Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection

S’well and Crayola Collaborate on Colorful Water Bottle Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crayola and S'well have launched a licensed reusable water bottle collection inspired by colorful Crayola crayons. The limited-edition Crayola x S’well collection includes seven Original bottles and three Traveler bottles in an assortment of Crayola-inspired solid colors and multi-colored patterns. "We are thrilled to partner with Crayola, a … [Read more...] about S’well and Crayola Collaborate on Colorful Water Bottle Collection

Licensing Roundup: VP Fuels Apparel, Punk-Inspired Skateboards, and More

Shreddy Lyfe and VP Racing Fuels Launch Exclusive Apparel Collection VP Racing Fuels, a leader in high-performance fuels and additives, has teamed up with Shreddy Lyfe, a prominent action sports lifestyle brand, to unveil the VP Racing X Shreddy "Mix It!" apparel collection. The collaboration merges VP Racing's motorsport heritage with Shreddy Lyfe’s edgy style, creating … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: VP Fuels Apparel, Punk-Inspired Skateboards, and More

Dolly Parton and Scent Beauty Partner on Dolly Beauty Cosmetics

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter In a deal brokered by IMG, Dolly Parton and Scent Beauty are launching the inaugural makeup collection for their collaborative Dolly Beauty cosmetics line. An extension of Dolly Parton's previous partnership with Scent Beauty for licensed fragrances, the Dolly Beauty cosmetics line is kicking off with a new collection called Heaven’s Kiss … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton and Scent Beauty Partner on Dolly Beauty Cosmetics

The Point.1888 Named Licensing Agency for The Art of Drag

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Art of Drag has named The Point.1888 as its UK-based brand licensing representative ahead of this year's BLE event. As a licensing representative for The Art of Drag, The Point.1888 has been selected to develop a retail-focused brand extension program for the property, as well as provide strategic consultation services to The Art of Drag … [Read more...] about The Point.1888 Named Licensing Agency for The Art of Drag

E.L.F. and Anastasia Pagonis Launch Accessible Beauty Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter E.L.F. Cosmetics has launched a collection with professional swimmer Anastasia 'Tas' Pagonis to create accessible beauty products for the blind and low-vision community. The limited-edition Beauty For Every Eye bundle features three E.LF. cosmetic products including the brand's Big Mood Waterproof Mascara, Glossy Lip Stain in Power … [Read more...] about E.L.F. and Anastasia Pagonis Launch Accessible Beauty Collection

Perry Ellis International Signs Licensing Partnership with Pegasus Home Fashions

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Perry Ellis International (PEI) has secured an agreement with Pegasus Home Fashions for a series of licensed home collections. Pegasus Home Fashions is a North American manufacturing company that focuses on producing high-quality utility bedding such as pillows, mattress pads, comforters and protectors. Per the terms of the licensing … [Read more...] about Perry Ellis International Signs Licensing Partnership with Pegasus Home Fashions