House & Home
Wed, May 9, 2012
NEW YORK--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH) and USPA Accessories, LLC dba Concept One Accessories, have entered into a licensing agreement under which USPA Accessories will market and distribute menas and boysa headwear and bags under PVHas Van Heusen brand. The initial term of the licensing agreement runs through 2015 and provides for a renewal at PVHas option.
"We are proud of our new partnership with PVH"
The new Van Heusen headwear and bag lines will include menas and boysa fashion headwear (excluding knit headwear) in classic shapes and seasonal fabrics, messenger and duffel bags, and briefcases. Product design will incorporate Van Heusen branding. The lines will be distributed at major department stores and specialty stores throughout the United States and Canada.
aAs we continue to seek ways to grow the Van Heusen product line, we naturally came upon headwear and bags as a great fit to the portfolio of accessories,a said Ken Wyse, President Licensing & Public Relations of PVH Corp. aUSPA Accessories has extensive knowledge and experience in this product category and we look forward to having them on the Van Heusen licensee team to further develop the brand.a
aWe are proud of our new partnership with PVH,a Sam Hafif, CEO Concept One said. aThey are a world class company, with some of the most powerful fashion brands in the world. We look forward to developing a successful headwear and bag business under the Van Heusen brand, and hope to expand our relationship with PVH in the future.a
About PVH Corp.
PVH Corp., one of the worldas largest apparel companies, owns and markets the iconic Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands worldwide. It is the worldas largest shirt and neckwear company and markets a variety of goods under its own brands, Van Heusen, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, IZOD, ARROW, Bass and G.H. Bass & Co., and its licensed brands, including Geoffrey Beene, Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Sean John, Chaps, Donald J. Trump Signature Collection, JOE Joseph Abboud, DKNY, Ike Behar and John Varvatos.
About USPA Accessories, LLC dba Concept One Accessories
Concept One Accessories is the premier resource for licensed fashion, sports, and entertainment accessories. Its well-rounded portfolio and expansive product offering establishes the company as the go-to resource for fashion accessories across all channels of distribution.
Concept Oneas commitment to growth is demonstrated by the companyas continuous investments in production capabilities and strategic acquisitions. Concept Oneas steadfast and aggressive approach to growth will ensure the companyas long term position as a proven leader in the accessories business.
The company was established in 1999 by brothers Sam and Bernie Hafif and employs over 150 people worldwide.
