BLE tips & tricks with… Mint Brands’ John Vasta

With BLE fast approaching, we picked the brains of regular attendees and exhibitors on how to make the most of the show. Up next is Mint Brands Owner John Vasta.

Fred Perry’s Amy Winehouse collection has raised over £2m for Amy Winehouse Foundation to date

“We’re incredibly grateful to Fred Perry and to every single person who has bought and treasured items from the Amy Winehouse collection,” said Jane Winehouse, Co-founder & Managing Trustee of the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

Bird & Blend launches Swizzels tea range

“It was lots of fun and actually quite nostalgic for me turning my beloved childhood sweets into flavourful fun teas,” said Bird & Blend Co-Founder Krisi Smith.

Spin Master readies PAW Patrol Academy educational app

The app ‘blends story and interactivity with educational and emotional learning’.

PUMA debuts back to school-inspired SpongeBob SquarePants range

Featuring playful doodle designs, drop two of the PUMA x SpongeBob collaboration spans both footwear and apparel.

H&M teams with artist Trevor Andrew on collection celebrating 100 years of Disney

“I’m really excited to release our first three-way collaboration,” said Ross Lydon, Head of Menswear Design at H&M.

Spin Master expects Bakugan to reach “epic new heights” with new-look series

The new Bakugan series lands in September and boasts a ‘revamped anime style’.

From Care Bears to Paddington: Emily Charles on designing licensed jigsaw puzzles for Gibsons

Emily Charles reveals what makes an image right for a licensed jigsaw by Gibsons

The Brand Radar: FatFace, the Marine Conservation Society and purpose-led partnerships

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how relationships between art, design and charities is leading to some exciting opportunities for brands.

Mattel’s Head of UK Consumer Products & Hardlines EMEA, Jon Spalding, on putting purpose at their core

As Mattel and Warner Bros. make the most of the Barbie movie, we speak to Jon Spalding about 2024…

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