By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Art of Drag has entered a licensing partnership with Vampyre Cosmetics for the launch of a themed makeup collection. Vampyre Cosmetics is a women-owned, disabled-owned and LGBTQ-owned business whose high-quality cosmetic products are vegan, cruelty-free and talc-free. “We are thrilled to be bringing our skill and love of brilliant, … [Read more...] about Art of Drag Enters Licensing Collaboration With Vampyre Cosmetics
Fashion Licensing
Tommy Hilfiger Sets Course on Partnership With US SailGP Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The US SailGP Team and fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger want to redefine the role of fashion in sailing, and the role of sailing in pop culture. Tommy Hilfiger just announced the signing of a multi-year partnership with the United States Sail GP Team, and will be its Official Lifestyle Apparel Partner. Founder Tommy Hilfiger himself, an avid … [Read more...] about Tommy Hilfiger Sets Course on Partnership With US SailGP Team
Authentic Brands Signs Key eCommerce Deal With Cart.com
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Retail giant Authentic Brands Group has just signed a major strategic agreement with Cart.com for marketing and ecommerce services. Cart.com is a leading provider of unified commerce and logistics solutions, which enable merchants to sell and fulfill wherever their customers are. Through the partnership, Cart.com will provide … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Signs Key eCommerce Deal With Cart.com
The Met Releasing Art-Themed Accessories by Lele Sadoughi
By TLL Staff Lele Sadoughi is collaborating with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to release a licensed accessories collection. Marking Lele Sadoughi’s first collaboration in the arts, the licensed product range includes a variety of whimsical hair accessories, jewelry, handbags and more. “Working alongside The Metropolitan Museum of Art for our inaugural Met x Lele … [Read more...] about The Met Releasing Art-Themed Accessories by Lele Sadoughi
Cross Colours Names Licensing Haus as Exclusive Agency
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The trailblazing street fashion brand Cross Colours has signed Licensing Haus as its exclusive licensing agent. Cross Colours is a clothing brand launched in 1989 by Carl Jones, based on the idea of producing "clothes without prejudices." Cross Colours notably helped establish a fashion market based around black youth, and the clothing was … [Read more...] about Cross Colours Names Licensing Haus as Exclusive Agency
Vigoss x Pan Oceanic Eyewear Looks Sharp, and Sees Sharp
Vigoss Announces Strategic Licensing Partnership with Pan Oceanic for Eyewear Collection By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The denim fashion brand Vigoss has signed a strategic licensing agreement with Pan Oceanic for branded eyewear. The multi-year agreement includes both optical eyewear and sunglasses, aiming to bring a new dimension to the Vigoss brand, the … [Read more...] about Vigoss x Pan Oceanic Eyewear Looks Sharp, and Sees Sharp
Authentic Brands Agrees to Acquire Champion for $1.2 Billion
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Authentic Brands Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire the sportswear brand Champion Athleticwear. The deal will see ABG expanding its brand empire by purchasing Champion from HanesBrands. The move is a continuation of Authentic Brand's inexorable expansion of its sports, lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Agrees to Acquire Champion for $1.2 Billion
Wet Seal Announces Major Shift From Traditional Retail
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Wet Seal fast-fashion company is shifting its business operations away from traditional retail stores to focus on wholesale brand licensing. To facilitate its transition into the licensing industry, the company has signed an agreement with Style Revolution that grants them the rights to manufacture and distribute Wet Seal branded … [Read more...] about Wet Seal Announces Major Shift From Traditional Retail
Authentic Brands Appoints New Head of Brazilian Operation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter There's a new head of licensing for Authentic Brands Group in the key Latin American country of Brazil. Authentic Brands Group has appointed Bruno Pedroso de Almeida as Vice President, Head of Brazil. In his new role, ABG says Pedroso de Almeida will "spearhead and drive the execution of the brand’s go-to-market strategies throughout the … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Appoints New Head of Brazilian Operation
Licensed Right International “Wants to Fluff Up Your Life” with Claudette Barjoud
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global agency Licensed Right International has signed an agreement to represent product licensing opportunities for the art lifestyle brand, Fluff. Founded in 2002 by artist and designer Claudette Barjoud, the Fluff brand is best known for its bright, joyful vibes with a nostalgic flair. Barjoud’s artwork is inspired by the things … [Read more...] about Licensed Right International “Wants to Fluff Up Your Life” with Claudette Barjoud