Mondo’s Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce on giving brands like Godzilla and Gremlins the tiki mug treatment

We caught up Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce, Creative Directors of Mondo’s Toy and Collectibles division, to find out more about how the company approaches design – and what fuels their creativity.

Fashion designer Sheila Rashid on keeping things subtle with her Jack Daniel’s collaboration

We caught up with Sheila to find out more about her creative process, and how she tackled designing a pair of overalls inspired by the iconic booze brand.

Sesame Workshop’s Theresa Fitzgerald on brand values – and what we can all learn from Cookie Monster

We caught up with Theresa to learn more about her history with brands, and what’s key to designing great product for Sesame Street.

HYPE. designer Anna Ormerod on Sesame Street clothes, creative technique and rolling with clients

Anna Ormerod on designing a new range of Sesame Street clothes for Just Hype.

WildBrain CPLG to bring engine oil brand Motul into workwear, tools and toys

The deal marks Motul’s first expansion into licensed products.

Radar Licensing to helm products push for Nic Cage horror Willy’s Wonderland

The film sees Cage trapped inside a theme park fighting off possessed animatronic mascots, and Radar is looking for partners in categories spanning apparel, publishing and toys.

Jeweller Martin Katz to launch new lifestyle range spanning apparel, homewares and wine

“Martin’s new collection will embody his authentic style with products reflecting his mastery of both dazzling whimsy and elevated elegance,” said Prominent Brand + Talent’s Dan Levin and Steve Doctrow.

MIZIZI’s Paakow Essandoh and Kenneth Obeng on bringing Black Panther and Coming to America into streetwear

We caught up with MIZIZI Founder Paakow Essadoh and Designer Kenneth Obeng to learn more about the origins of the company, how it approaches designing for brands and what fuels their creativity.

Mattel and Mission Control Media team up for Barbie Fashion Battle reality design show

Barbie Fashion Battle is the latest project in a slate of more than 25 shows being developed by Mattel Television.

Lacoste debuts Polaroid apparel collection

The collection is inspired by Polaroid’s famous rainbow logo and centres around the brand’s distinctive blue, green, yellow, orange and red rainbow colours.

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