Centric Brands news and archive

Ann Taylor and Loft return to Canada through Centric Brands partnership

KnitWell Group brands Ann Taylor and Loft have struck up a new agreement with Centric Brands that will see them make a return to Canada through exclusive retail partner, Hudson’s Bay. The womenswear labels exited the region in 2020 after their former parent company, Ascena, filed for bankruptcy in the US. Now under new ownership, Ann Taylor and...

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Centric Brands secures licensing deal for Messi brand

Amid an already football-packed summer, Centric Brands has announced the establishment of an exclusive global licensing agreement with footballer Lionel Messi’s own brand. Through the deal, Centric will take on the design, manufacturing and distribution of Messi branded lifestyle products, spanning men’s, women’s and kid’s categories. Among the...

Fashion

AllSaints expands licensed product ranges

British fashion retailer AllSaints is launching five new licensed product ranges in 2024, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The licensed product launches include eyewear, kidswear, fragrances, men’s tailoring and underwear, and are being introduced to expand the reach of the AllSaints brands. Catherine Jobling, chief operating...

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Centric Brands and Authentic establish licensing deal for Vince accessories

Centric Brands has secured a licensing agreement for Vince accessories with the brand’s parent company Authentic Brands Group, which follows a third-party partnership model for its portfolio of brands. Through the deal, Centric Brands will oversee the design, manufacturing and distribution of Vince branded handbags, small leather goods and belts...

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Centric Brands announces joint venture with Jennifer Fisher

Lifestyle brand collective Centric Brands has announced a joint venture with New York-based jewellery designer and media personality Jennifer Fisher. The new venture will allow the Jennifer Fisher brand to develop its core jewellery business domestically and internationally, as well as expand into new lifestyle and accessories categories. The...

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Centric Brands to design kidswear for brands under Authentic portfolio

Centric Brands has entered into a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to design, manufacture and distribute kids apparel for Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy in the United States and Canada. The company said, by capturing the spirit of each brand and leveraging Centric’s unparalleled kids apparel expertise, the company will drive...

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Centric Brands signs licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group

Centric Brands LLC has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to design, manufacture, and distribute kids' apparel for Quiksilver, Billabong, and Roxy in the United States and Canada. Through the deal, Centric Brands is now the exclusive kids apparel partner in the US and Canada for Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy....

Fashion

Kleinfeld Bridal launches first fashion jewellery line on Amazon

Kleinfeld, the bridal fashion brand and home of TLC's ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ TV show, has launched an exclusive line of fashion jewellery on Amazon. The new jewellery line, designed for bridal and special occasions, is in partnership with Centric Brands, a lifestyle brand collective for apparel and accessories, and captures the timeless DNA of...

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Centric Brands expands Coach licensing partnership to include soft accessories

Centric Brands has announced it will be expanding its partnership with Coach to now include the exclusive licensing to design, manufacture and distribute soft accessories. The new collection, set to debut in autumn, features men’s, women’s and all gender soft accessories that mirror the brand’s values and integrates its ‘C’ logo. Products...

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Centric Brands taps new president of Asia division

Brand collective Centric Brands has named Marc Compagnon as the new president of its Asia division. Compagnon will be based in Hong Kong and will oversee the company’s sourcing transformation, and will drive opportunities “to infuse digital elements into the organization’s sourcing strategy with a focus on quality, speed and efficiency”. He will...

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Centric Brands partners with scholarship fund supporting Black students

Brand collective Centric Brands has announced a partnership with the Black Talent in Design and Fashion Fund (BTDF) that looks to support Black students studying to enter the fashion industry through scholarships. The company, which oversees licenses for the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Michael Kors, will provide 10,000 dollars in...

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Centric Brands inks accessories licensing deal with Steve Madden

Multibrand collective Centric Brands has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Steve Madden, enabling the company to produce jewellery and hair accessories for the fashion brand. The firm, which operates the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Under Armour, has seen a growth in brand partnerships within the accessory category...