Fashion
Hasbro’s Cat O’Brien talks innovation, 2024 highlights and vault brand plans
Cat O’Brien – Director of UK Licensing Consumer Products at Hasbro – discusses PEPPA PIG highlights, MONOPOLY plans and the power of nostalgia.
Curating Cambridge and lululemon launch University of Cambridge co-branded activewear
“Students have immediately embraced the concept, and tourists will no doubt too,” said Len Dunne, CEO at Curating Cambridge.
Puffin Drinkwear debuts Peanuts collaboration
The Puffin x Charlie Brown hoodie is designed to keep canned or bottled drinks cold.
Disney teams with HUGO for The Nightmare Before Christmas collection
The range spans sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies and pyjamas, as well as socks, a pair of sneakers, a beanie, scarf and tie.
Sunny Side Up Consulting readies Halloween line-up of lyrical merchandise
The collection includes Super Freak, Monster Mash, Monster, The Boogie Man and more.
Ground Up’s Wicked sneaker lands at Walmart
The sneaker features a pink and green ombre design representing the contrasting personalities of Elphaba and Glinda.
Licensing expert Toby Rayfield on gaming, retail and the importance of authenticity
“Today’s customers want to know that a brand is genuine”: Toby Rayfield discusses his approach to building successful consumer products programmes.
STAFFONLY debuts Ketnipz collection at Shanghai Fashion Week
“It’s an incredible pinch me moment to see Bean on the catwalk,” said Ketnipz Illustrator Harry Hambley.
SmileyWorld and Next raise money for Place2Be with charity t-shirts
The t-shirts are sold exclusively online at Next with 100% of the profits from the sale going to Place2Be, supporting children and young people’s mental health.
Julia Cash on Mad Beauty’s innovative approach to bringing brands into beauty
Mad Beauty co-founder Julia Cash on design, inspiration and pushing licensors out of their comfort zone.