Skechers USA, Inc. signed a licensing agreement with Olivet International for Skechers-branded luggage and travel accessories for men, women and kids. The collection is scheduled to launch in Fall 2011 in the U.S. and Canada.

Under the agreement, Olivet International will design, produce and distribute SKECHERS-branded suitcases, wheeled totes, duffle bags and garment bags to launch in department stores, specialty stores and online retailers.

“Olivet is one of the largest luggage and accessories companies in North America and has an outstanding reputation for design excellence,” said Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “The new travel collections are an exciting addition to the SKECHERS brand, and we're confident that Olivet will produce fashionable, on-trend products that perfectly complement our footwear and accessories collections.”

“The SKECHERS logo is one of the most recognized brands in the world,” said Jack Holodnicki, president of Olivet International. “They are a global leader in lifestyle and athletic footwear arena, and the new SKECHERS luggage collections will be an easy extension of the brand.”

In addition to Olivet International, SKECHERS has partnered with licensees to produce a wide range of products including children's apparel, bags, sunglasses, legwear, medical scrubs and leather accessories. The company is currently negotiating with additional licensees both domestic and abroad and continues to seek partnerships and opportunities that will bring the SKECHERS brand to new product segments around the globe.