“Barbiecore,” “Kencore,” and Barbie are on the Rise By Richard Gottlieb Barbie is hot. Not just with little girls and not only with their moms. She is hot on Wall Street. Consider these headlines: How The Barbie Movie Is Changing Mattel’s Business – CNBC, Aug. 23, 2022 Why Barbie Fashion Is the Exhilarating Trend We Need Right Now, Wall Street Journal, Aug. 20, 2022 The … [Read more...] about Opinion: Mattel Triumphs As Barbie Becomes Major Influencer
Apparel
Godzilla Crushes It With Monstrous New Fashions From HUF Worldwide
HUF Worldwide, the Los Angeles-based premium footwear and apparel brand, has launched a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by Japanese cinema's world-famous King of the Monsters, Godzilla. The collection is being released in a licensing deal between HUF and Toho International, Inc., the Japanese studio’s U.S. based subsidiary, which owns the rights to the Godzilla … [Read more...] about Godzilla Crushes It With Monstrous New Fashions From HUF Worldwide
Oh Yeah! Kool-Aid Man Takes Up Skateboarding In DGK Collaboration
Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The next time you see the Kool-Aid Man smashing through a wall, he's likely to be shredding the gnar in some rad DGK gear. DGK is a street skateboard and apparel brand that is dead centre in the skateboarding culture, and has announced a collaboration with Kraft-Heinz's Kool-Aid brand. "DGK is proud to roll with KOOL-AID brand as DGK … [Read more...] about Oh Yeah! Kool-Aid Man Takes Up Skateboarding In DGK Collaboration
Fashion Licensing: Tommy Bahama Going to the Dogs in K9 Licensing Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The chilled out, island lifestyle brand Tommy Bahama has partnered with K9Wear on an innovative collection of premium pet harnesses and apparel. K9Wear says its created the first interchangeable apparel harnesses for dogs that offer quality, comfort, and Tommy Bahamas' signature style. “We’re thrilled to be working with a brand as iconic … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: Tommy Bahama Going to the Dogs in K9 Licensing Deal
Literary Licensing: Pete the Cat’s Purrfect Pyjamas Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Merrymakers has renewed its partnership with children's clothing company Rashti & Rashti for a line of Pete the Cat pajamas. “We are thrilled and honored to continue our relationship with the Pete the Cat team," said Charlotte Rashti, of Rashti & Rashti. "The books and brand are universally loved by families! "Pete the Cat promotes a … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Pete the Cat’s Purrfect Pyjamas Partnership
BeHippy Spreads Peace, Love and Licensing in Deal With L2 Brands
BeHippy, the brand that started by selling products out of a VW microbus, is now going national in a deal with L2 Brands for apparel and accessories. L2 Brands owns League Legacy, which is a national leader in the college and resort markets across the US. The company has now entered into a license agreement for apparel and accessories, including popular “name-drop” customized … [Read more...] about BeHippy Spreads Peace, Love and Licensing in Deal With L2 Brands
Artist Jonathan Koon Teams Up With Metaverse Creator Highstreet
The retail-focused metaverse platform Highstreet has partnered with artist and fashion entrepreneur Jonathan Koon to launch the Mostly Heard Rarely Seen 8-Bit NFT drop. The partners want to turn retail shopping into a metaverse onboarding experience, offering a blend of physical and digital clothing, often known as phygital products. Koon is an American designer who became a … [Read more...] about Artist Jonathan Koon Teams Up With Metaverse Creator Highstreet
Funko Turns Up the Heat With Summer Loungefly Showcase
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Loungefly, a lifestyle brand from Funko, has announced a new brand experience called Summer of Loungefly, to showcase the latest summer collections. Hosted at Goya Studios, the event will allow fashion and pop culture enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the Loungefly brand and its high-end apparel line, Stitch Shoppe. The event will feature … [Read more...] about Funko Turns Up the Heat With Summer Loungefly Showcase
Character Licensing: Pokemon Getting a Poetic Apparel Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The specialist apparel licensee, Poetic Brands, has partnered with ASOS to design and manufacture a Pokemon-themed apparel collection. The collection features t-shirts, dresses, hoodies, knitwear, shorts, a denim jacket, denim short dungarees, swimwear and accessories. “We are thrilled to launch this '90s inspired cross category collection … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Pokemon Getting a Poetic Apparel Collection
Inclusive Licensing: Care Bears Latest Apparel Line is a DREAM Come True
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Streetwear company DREAM Clothing is releasing limited-edition, pride-focused Care Bears apparel drops for the brand's 40th anniversary. “Care Bears fans have been celebrating sharing, caring, kindness, and inclusivity for over 40 years now,” said Cloudco Entertainment’s Head of Global Licensing, Robert Prinzo. “We are grateful for the … [Read more...] about Inclusive Licensing: Care Bears Latest Apparel Line is a DREAM Come True