The Licensing Letter

Fashion Licensing

Fashion Licensing: Nautica Signs on Long-Term Licensee for Women’s Apparel

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group has announced the signing of a long-term license with G-III Apparel Group for Nautica women’s apparel. Authentic Brands Group is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform. The company specializes in multimedia marketing campaigns, licensing partnerships, and connecting brands with retailers … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: Nautica Signs on Long-Term Licensee for Women’s Apparel

Poetic Brands Launching Apparel Line Based on Felix the Cat

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Poetic Brands has partnered with Crooked Tongues and Universal Pictures to launch an exclusive apparel collection based on Felix the Cat. Felix the Cat is an animated character that was originally created in 1919 by Pat Sullivan and Otto Messmer. In fact, Felix the Cat is widely considered the oldest animated character in the world, … [Read more...] about Poetic Brands Launching Apparel Line Based on Felix the Cat

NFT Licensing: Aeropostale Gets Virtual in Partnership With Metaverse Plus

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The fashion retailer Aéropostale has engaged developer MetaversePlus to bring its brand into the metaverse. Aéropostale's parent company Authentic Brands Group signed the partnership with MetaversePlus to design, develop and expand the brand's presence in Web3 through NFTs, world building, as well as offering members only perks and … [Read more...] about NFT Licensing: Aeropostale Gets Virtual in Partnership With Metaverse Plus

Wildbrain’s Teletubbies Hitting the Runway in Christian Cowan Designs

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

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

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

Bershka Partners With Le Mans For Racing Inspired Fashion

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IMG has brokered a licensing deal between the endurance-based car race 24 Hours of Le Mans and Bershka for an apparel and accessories collection. The exclusive agent for the Le Man's racing brand, IMG's global licensing division offers full-service brand management to its corporate clients. The 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance car racing … [Read more...] about Bershka Partners With Le Mans For Racing Inspired Fashion

H&M’s Loooptopia Collab With Roblox to Encourage Fashion Recycling

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The apparel retailer H&M has launched the Loooptopia Experience on Roblox, promoting sustainable fashion choices. The program interweaves the two major trends in fashion today, the first being the drive to make fashion more sustainable, and the second to take part in the growing world of virtual fashion in the … [Read more...] about H&M’s Loooptopia Collab With Roblox to Encourage Fashion Recycling

Isaac Mizrahi Sparkles in Jewelry Partnership with E&H Collection

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The celebrated New York designer Isaac Mizrahi has partnered with E&H Collection to design, develop and distribute fine jewelry, in a multi-year agreement. The deal was brokered by Starwood Brands; a brand licensing agency that represents top-tier manufacturers in their licensing partnerships. The deal brings together E&H … [Read more...] about Isaac Mizrahi Sparkles in Jewelry Partnership with E&H Collection