By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Athletic wear brand Reebok and tennis brand Prince — both owned by Authentic Brands Group — have just signed new apparel deals. Reebok's deal is particularly interesting, as the company has just announced a strategic collaboration with GLDN PNT to launch exclusive apparel for the fast-growing game 'padel'. For the uninitiated, padel is … [Read more...] about Authentic Gets Into the Racquet Racket With New Reebok and Prince Collabs
Fashion
JW Anderson Orders Up a Second Round of Guinness for Fashion Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Unless you manage to nick the laundry of a leprechaun, it's probably impossible to find a more Irish fashion collection than the latest collaboration between Irish fashion designer JW Anderson and stout maker Guinness. After an outrageously popular and lucrative first venture in 2024, JW Anderson and Guinness have conspired on the release … [Read more...] about JW Anderson Orders Up a Second Round of Guinness for Fashion Collection
Jo Malone Sued by Estée Lauder for Using Own Name on New Scent
Caption: Jo Malone in a 2018 marketing photo (at right) when she and partner Zara unveiled her "First Eponymous Fragrance: Jo by Jo Loves." (PRNewsfoto/Jo Loves) By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fashion giant Estée Lauder is taking legal action against the British perfumer Jo Malone after she used her name on a fragrance for the fashion chain Zara. It's a definite quirk … [Read more...] about Jo Malone Sued by Estée Lauder for Using Own Name on New Scent
Frida Kahlo Featured in ‘Artistic Medicine’ Fashion Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter A new fashion collection inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo will launch across Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic in March. The launch is part of European fashion. brand Medicine’s ‘Artistic Medicine’ collections, in which the brand collaborates with artists to create limited edition drops. The idea is to celebrate art not as … [Read more...] about Frida Kahlo Featured in ‘Artistic Medicine’ Fashion Collection
“Smell Like a Hero” With Old Spice x Super Mario Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Old Spice has just announce a new, limited edition grooming collection designed to help Super Mario smell fresh while unclogging drains in space. The collaboration between Old Spice and Nintendo is based on the upcoming April 1 release of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'. It will feature five distinct fragrances with names that sound … [Read more...] about “Smell Like a Hero” With Old Spice x Super Mario Collection
Dockers Expanding in Latin America and Caribbean With IAC Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Is the next fashion trend in Latin America and the Caribbean going to be khakis and chinos? Authentic Brands is betting on it, and has taken a big step in its mission to expand its Dockers brand in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company says it has signed a long-term strategic partnership with International Apparel Corporation (IAC) … [Read more...] about Dockers Expanding in Latin America and Caribbean With IAC Deal
Coral Eyewear and Crayola Launch Children’s Eyewear Collection in UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Clear vision and artistic creativity go hand in hand, inspiring a new Crayola-themed eyewear collection from Coral Eyewear in the UK. Coral Eyewear and Crayola have announced a multi-year licensing partnership to produce children's eyewear, which will launch at Asda Opticians locations across the United Kingdom this … [Read more...] about Coral Eyewear and Crayola Launch Children’s Eyewear Collection in UK
Canada’s Hot Fashion Brand Aritzia Acquires Fred Segal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian fashion giant Aritzia has leveraged its continued strength to acquire the U.S. brand Fred Segal, as well as the lease for its landmark location on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Aritzia Inc. announced the acquisition of Fred Segal on Thursday, but did not reveal any financial terms for the deal, which sees a venerable fashion … [Read more...] about Canada’s Hot Fashion Brand Aritzia Acquires Fred Segal
Hermes Bags Continue to Outperform the S&P 500 As Investments
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief My investment advisor wants me to throw money at gold, Nvidia chips, and renewable energy stocks. I told him I'm going all in on Berkin and Kelly bags from Hermes. Why? According to the latest report on the value of high-end fashion, big ticket items that are also difficult to acquire can literally be better long-term investments than … [Read more...] about Hermes Bags Continue to Outperform the S&P 500 As Investments
Swizzels Brings the Love to Oddballs Underwear Fashion for Valentine’s Day
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Blonde Sheep Licensing has just announced a sweet Valentine's Day collaboration between the candy brand Swizzels and the hilariously named underwear brand Oddballs. The partnership introduces the iconic Love Hearts brand as the theme for a playful underwear collection launching for Valentine’s Day 2026. The range promises color, … [Read more...] about Swizzels Brings the Love to Oddballs Underwear Fashion for Valentine’s Day