College Vault, which has rights to images and logos unearthed from college archives, is collaborating with 47 Brand to develop the 47 Archive Collection for Texas A&M University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Texas and the University of Kentucky.
While 47 Brand already has relationships with over 900 colleges and universities, the venture is the first time that the company has developed exclusive partnerships with schools to offer these history-laden and premium level collections. College Vault is a brand owned by the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) created to celebrate the academic, athletic and lifestyle traditions associated with colleges and universities. It contains images and logos unearthed from collegiate archives which have contributed to the creation of unique, history-inspired clothing and accessories. 47 Brand is working with College Vault to share significant, celebration-worthy moments in time from the sports history of the Texas A&M Aggies and University of Tennessee Volunteers.
We are excited to have the opportunity to create the 47 Archive Collection and help spread school pride for these four esteemed, well-known colleges and universities, said 47 Brand co-owner Bobby DAngelo. All of these schools have a national footprint and following, and we are proud to celebrate and depict significant eras in each of their histories through our quality headwear and apparel.
The exclusive partnership will run from July 2014-June 2016. The brand is offering quality, premium college product, including the 47 Brand Scrum and Flanker Tees, FRANCHISE, Clean Up and Big Shot headwear, as well as Striker and Cross Check fleece, all touting standout eras from the respective schools archives. Products are now available for purchase at each campus retail store and via online partner retail channels, such as Fanatics. To learn more about 47 Brand and their product offerings, please visit www.47brand.com.
47 Brand is a privately held sports lifestyle brand founded in Boston, MA, by twin brothers, Arthur and Henry DAngelo in 1947. The DAngelos were entrepreneurial pioneers who were quick to see the future of sports licensing by selling pennants and other sports memorabilia on the streets around Fenway Park. Through a combination of hard work, sound instincts and incredible passion, the brothers were able to grow their business from a single street cart to a premier sports lifestyle brand that uniquely melds sport and style. Previously known as Twins Enterprises, 47 Brand is currently managed by Arthurs four sons, Bobby, David, Mark, and Steven. 47 Brand is a proud partner of Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, the National Basketball Association and over 900 collegiate programs. 47 Brand employs over 250 corporate and retail associates around the world and is headquartered in Boston and Westwood, MA. For more information, please visit www.47brand.com.
