Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation has signed three new licensees for its fast-growing IZOD brand.
M.Z. Berger & Co. has been licensed to design, produce and market mens, womens and unisex watches and timepieces under the IZOD brand. Accessory Network Group, which holds the license from PVHs Calvin Klein, Inc. subsidiary for womens handbags and accessories under the Calvin Klein and ck brands, has been granted a license for IZOD handbags and accessories. SG Footwear, IZODs slipper licensee, has supplemented its relationship with the brand with the signing of the license for IZOD beach footwear for both men and women. Each of the licenses covers the United States and Canada.
The product lines are expected to be launched in Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008.
“Each of these three licenses strengthens and expands the IZOD brands assortment of sports-inspired products,“ said Allen Sirkin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Phillips-Van Heusen. “It is particularly gratifying to build upon our existing partnerships with Accessory Network and SG Footwear as we welcome M.Z. Berger to the PVH licensing family.“
Accessory Network Group, based in New York City, will deliver its first IZOD handbags and accessories for Spring 2008.
Abe Chehebar, Chief Executive Officer of Accessory Network Group, commented, “The IZOD brand is one of the most recognizable American lifestyle brands in the market today and it fits very well into ANGs portfolio mix. IZOD is known for its colorful, simple and clean look, which translates well into colorful bags and accessories. We are very excited about this partnership.“
Hackensack, N.J.-based SG Footwear will offer mens and womens beach footwear beginning in Spring 2008. The active footwear line will include details such as cushioned insoles, nautical embroideries, functional drainage bottoms and embossed Izod signature soleplates and be offered in a wide variety of tropical, bright and earth tone colors.
“We are very excited and pleased to further expand our relationship with PVH,“ said Bernard Leifer, Chief Executive Officer of SG. “IZOD is a preeminent brand that represents the lifestyle of todays active, fashion consumer. Our creative team is very excited to develop an extensive collection of beachwear sandals which will reflect the essence of the IZOD brand.“
“Over the last few years, I have been impressed with the amazing marketing surrounding the IZOD brand in addition to the impact the brand has had at retail,“ said Marci Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer of Long Island City, N.Y.-based MZ Berger. “MZB has confidence in PVH and we are proud to be associated with such a fine organization.“
