By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The SMILEY brand and Lacoste fashion are launching their first co-branded activewear collection. The Lacoste x Smiley collection will feature a new collaborative slogan and logo design that blend style elements from both the trademark Smiley icon and the Lacoste crocodile logo. The new logo redesign will feature the signature Smiley … [Read more...] about Fans Can ‘Grin and Wear It’ With New Smiley x Lacoste Collection
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Sports Licensing: NFL Goes To Flavortown With Chef Guy Fieri
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The NFL has partnered with celebrity chef Guy Fieri and HOMAGE apparel for a licensed NFL Flavortown t-shirt collection. The partnership was facilitated by IMG's licensing division on behalf of Guy Fieri's Flavortown brand. The official NFL x Flavortown collection includes thirty-two distinct t-shirt designs to represent the thirty-two … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: NFL Goes To Flavortown With Chef Guy Fieri
Perry Ellis Expands Agreement with Bespoke Fashion for Dress Shirts
Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Perry Ellis International (PEI) is expanding their existing licensing agreement with Bespoke Fashion to include Perry Ellis and Original Penguin branded dress shirts. Founded in 2012, Bespoke Fashion is a premium made-to-order men's fashion company that specializes in designing neckties, hosiery, dress shirts, accessories and more. The … [Read more...] about Perry Ellis Expands Agreement with Bespoke Fashion for Dress Shirts
IGT Places Bet on 10-Year Gaming Deal with Wheel of Fortune
TLL Staff International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) has been granted exclusive rights to the Wheel of Fortune brand for gaming and lotteries. IGT signed a 10-year licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television giving it the right to use the brand in gaming, lottery, iGaming and iLottery, as well as non-exclusive rights to distribute Wheel of Fortune content for … [Read more...] about IGT Places Bet on 10-Year Gaming Deal with Wheel of Fortune
One Woman’s Trek on the Hard Road Faced by Inventors
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There are plenty of licensing success stories out there, but anyone who’s successfully created a new product knows the road to success is a bumpy one. That’s especially true of new creators or inventors who come into the business with no existing contacts or experience. For many, the introduction to licensing is daunting, and even … [Read more...] about One Woman’s Trek on the Hard Road Faced by Inventors
Designer Bobby Abley Releases Beastly Transformers Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has partnered with pop-culture fashion designer Bobby Abley for a licensed apparel collection based on Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts. Transformers' is a Hasbro-owned entertainment franchise that includes a wide range of movies, TV shows, comic books, toys, and digital media. The Transformers x Bobby Abley capsule collection … [Read more...] about Designer Bobby Abley Releases Beastly Transformers Collection
Jeep and Merrell Making Tracks in the Great Outdoors
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Things Merrell boots and Jeeps have in common is they're both tough as hell and virtually unstoppable in the great outdoors. Now, Merrell and Jeep are collaborating on a new hiking boot to celebrate the rugged heritage of these two outdoor legends. Merrell and Jeep have announced they will launch the “Merrell Moab 3 Mid x Jeep”, a … [Read more...] about Jeep and Merrell Making Tracks in the Great Outdoors
Live the Cobra Kai Story With Newly Licensed Training Gear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Merchantwise has secured a licensing partnership between Sony Pictures Consumer Products and the Jitsy Club for a Cobra Kai-themed martial arts product range. Based on Sony Pictures' Karate Kid franchise, Cobra Kai is a TV series that takes place 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament from the original Karate Kid … [Read more...] about Live the Cobra Kai Story With Newly Licensed Training Gear
Fashion: Perry Ellis Signs New Licensing Deals For Its Farah Brand
TLL Staff The global fashion house Perry Ellis International has signed a licensing with Baird Group Ltd. to oversee the European license for Farah Tailoring. The Farah Tailoring division of Perry Ellis features fashionable sport jackets, sharp suit separates, and modern formalwear. Farah Tailoring collection caters to a fashionable clientele who are looking to elevate … [Read more...] about Fashion: Perry Ellis Signs New Licensing Deals For Its Farah Brand
Reebok Sprints Into Bedding Market With Taram Textiles Partnership
TLL Staff The sportswear brand Reebok is creating a new sleep system with the help of India-based manufacturer Taram Textiles. Under the licensing agreement, Reebok and Taram will be introducing a comprehensive home textiles collection promoting the concept of “sleep as a sport.” The license covers both the U.S. and Canadian markets. The Indian manufacturer is creating a … [Read more...] about Reebok Sprints Into Bedding Market With Taram Textiles Partnership