NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 12, 2024–
Sam Edelman, the modern lifestyle brand behind some of the world's most iconic shoes and a key brand in the Caleres (NYSE: CAL) portfolio, is committed to expanding all three of its brands. We are pleased to announce our partnerships with four new licensees. Circus NY by Sam Edelman and Sam & Libby – into a new lifestyle category. New licensing partners include HB Connections (handbags), Esquire Brands (children's shoes), Gina Group (socks) and My Step Global (slippers). These licensees will join the brand's existing portfolio of partners: S. Rothschild (dresses and outerwear), One Jeanwear Group (denim and ready-to-wear) and Randa Apparel and Accessories (belts).
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“The addition of four new licensees marks another growth milestone for Sam Edelman,” said Jesse Edelman, Sam Edelman's senior vice president and general manager. “We are confident in our partners' ability to deliver on our passion for consumers across four new categories.”
This fall, in collaboration with fashion handbag company HB Connections, Sam Edelman and Sam & Libby will introduce handbags that speak directly to the sophisticated modern consumer. This strategic partnership will deliver a collection that combines Sam Edelman's timeless aesthetic with HB Connections' deep expertise in handbag and small leather goods design. HB Connections is known as an industry leader in handbag craftsmanship, sourcing and wholesale distribution, as well as offering a diverse portfolio tailored to different markets. Their influence extends to 110 countries where Private He cultivates influential strategic partnerships for label distribution and brand wholesale. As a global leader, HB Connections continues to offer on-trend accessories at affordable prices while maintaining the high quality, skilled craftsmanship and luxurious details that Sam Edelman is known for.
Additionally, Sam Edelman will launch a new collection of children's shoes licensed by Esquire Brands, socks licensed by Gina Group, and slippers licensed by My Step Global. These collaborative partnerships mark a pivotal moment for Sam Edelman as all three of his brands continue to expand their new lifestyle offerings and are ready to meet the different fashion needs of audiences around the world. I am.
Children's shoes and socks will be available this spring, and slippers will be available this fall.
“Our expansion into handbags, children's shoes, socks and slippers allows us to further meet diverse and evolving consumer demands as a complete lifestyle brand that dresses you from head to toe,” Edelman said. I added.
About Sam Edelman
A creative visionary and shoe industry legend, Sam Edelman is a force in the fashion world. Sam and his wife, muse and business co-founder Libby Edelman, have grown Sam Edelman into a complete lifestyle brand. Since 2004, Sam's Edelman brand has become synonymous with aspirational luxury. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam's innate understanding of his customers conceptually translates into a contemporary lifestyle rich in tradition, creativity, and innovation. With flagship stores in Soho and Beverly Hills, and retail locations from Hong Kong to Dubai, Sam Edelman continues to expand its presence around the world.
About Circus NY by Sam Edelman
Circus NY is a contemporary lifestyle brand richly influenced by modern street fashion. Not afraid to push boundaries, customers play by their own rules and embrace new fashion trends. At Circus NY, we encourage our customers to be unapologetically themselves by providing high-quality, on-trend products that make a statement just like you.
About Sam and Libby
Sam &Libby represents inclusivity and diversity in fashion, and an optimistic, bold and quirky approach to reinventing tradition. The brand's innate sense of exploration always inspires consumers to think outside the box when it comes to shoes, from her 18-year-old shopping for prom shoes to her mother of three looking to update her style. Masu. Sam & Libby will relaunch with his Spring 2024 Famous Footwear, expanding its range to retailers across the United States. Women around the world join us in a mission to challenge the status quo and celebrate the beauty, voice, and influence of all fashion lovers. Sam and Libby.
About Caleres
Caleres is a market-leading portfolio of global shoe brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and Vionic. Our products are available virtually everywhere, including approximately 1,000 retail stores we operate, hundreds of major department and specialty stores, our branded e-commerce sites, and many other third-party retail websites. . Together, these brands make Caleres a company with both tradition and mission. Our heritage spans over 140 years of craftsmanship and a passion for fit, and our mission is to continue to provide people with great comfort…feet first. To learn more about us, please visit caleres.com.
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