Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation said it has licensed Free Country Ltd., an outerwear supplier based in New York, to design, produce and market mens and womens coats and jackets in the United States under PVHs Izod brand.
Deliveries of Free Countrys Izod outerwear lines will begin in Fall 2009 with distribution focused on leading department and specialty stores in the U.S. and its possessions and territories.
Collezione SA Corp. continues as PVHs licensee for mens and womens leather outerwear sold in the United States under the Izod brand. The Izod brand, with a heritage dating back to the 1930s, is licensed in 24 product categories to 22 companies in the U.S. and five internationally.
Gary Silverman, formerly vice president of sales at Jantzen and Speedo, has joined Free Country as national sales manager of Free Countrys new Izod division. He is based at the companys headquarters at 80 West 40th Street in New Yorks Bryant Park area.