By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Nike has successfully negotiated a massive, 10-year expansion of its already lengthy partnership with the National Football League. The 12-year collaboration with the NFL is among the company's most important partnerships, and has also been a huge benefit to the league. The parties have now decided to eliminate any uncertainty … [Read more...] about NFL Extends Nike Partnership Through 2038
Fashion Licensing
SmileyWorld and Budgy Smuggler Put a Smile on Your Face … and Your Butt
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief SmileyWorld, the brand that puts a smile on your face, is working with Budgy Smuggler to put a Smiley on your butt, and possibly your budgy. Budgy Smuggler is the swimwear company from Australia that was inspired by too much beer at a backyard party, and has become a top global brand. The company is known for its irreverent and … [Read more...] about SmileyWorld and Budgy Smuggler Put a Smile on Your Face … and Your Butt
Surf Brand Hurley Partners With Drumming Legend Travis Barker
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Drum roll please! The surfing and pop culture brand Hurley has just announced a partnership with the legendary drummer and music producer Travis Barker. Hurley and Barker will be releasing a licensed fashion collection in 2025, and Barker will also be representing Hurley as its brand ambassador. The partnership is a natural … [Read more...] about Surf Brand Hurley Partners With Drumming Legend Travis Barker
Laura Ashley and Gecko Jewellery Partner for Heritage Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Laura Ashley brand has partnered with Gecko Jewellery for a licensed collection based on heritage designs from the Laura Ashley archive. Developed by Gecko Jewellery's in-house design team, the Laura Ashley jewellery collection features three distinct product lines that offer a diverse range of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and … [Read more...] about Laura Ashley and Gecko Jewellery Partner for Heritage Collection
Anti Social Fashion Inspired by the Goodyear Blimp
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Anti Social Social Club (ASSC) has launched a collaborative licensing partnership with Goodyear for a limited-edition fashion collection inspired by the Goodyear blimp. The products included in the Goodyear x ASSC capsule collection will be a range of t-shirts, hoodies, license plate frames, spork-tek hats and stainless-steel … [Read more...] about Anti Social Fashion Inspired by the Goodyear Blimp
M&M’s and Kate Spade Launch Tasteful Candy-Inspired Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter M&M's and Kate Spade New York have signed a licensing partnership for a limited-edition collection of M&M's candy-inspired fashion accessories. The licensed capsule collection from Kate Spade New York includes a range of products wth colorful design details inspired by M&M's candy shells, shapes and product … [Read more...] about M&M’s and Kate Spade Launch Tasteful Candy-Inspired Collection
London Studio and Olympia Le-Tan Partner on Dreamadelic Handbags
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The London Studio has partnered with Olympia Le-Tan for a licensed purse collection that features designs from its retro-inspired art brand, Dreamadelic. The licensed collection will incude a range of high-end clutches and evening bags featuring Dreamadelic art pieces that will be hand embroidered by the Olympia Le-Tan designer fashion … [Read more...] about London Studio and Olympia Le-Tan Partner on Dreamadelic Handbags
Hugo Launches The Nightmare Before Christmas Capsule Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hugo brand has launched a licensed fashion collection, inspired by Disney's classic stop-motion animated film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Nightmare Before Christmas x Hugo collection includes a range of sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies, pajamas, socks, a scarf, a tie, a beanie and sneakers that feature iconography inspired … [Read more...] about Hugo Launches The Nightmare Before Christmas Capsule Collection
Authentic Acquires Champion in Estimated $1.2 Billion Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Authentic Brands Group has completed its second-largest acquisition, buying out the sportswear giant Champion from HanesBrands. ABG announced this week it has finalized the deal to acquire Champion, which generates close to $3 billion in annual revenue. Champion is a long-time leader in the sportswear segment, and is credited with … [Read more...] about Authentic Acquires Champion in Estimated $1.2 Billion Deal
Charles & Keith x BLVCK Paris Collection ‘Reimagines Reality’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Singaporean fashion house Charles & Keith has announced an "unprecedented collaboration with BLVCK Paris, intended to "reimagine reality." Building on the over-arching concept of reimagined realities, the brands have engaged with generative AI to introduce a series of specially created AI-generated assets. "These digital creations … [Read more...] about Charles & Keith x BLVCK Paris Collection ‘Reimagines Reality’