Articles from Xcel Brands, Inc.

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQXELB), a media and consumer products company, today announced a master licensing partnership with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQGS: GIII), a global expert in design, sourcing, distribution and marketing. Under this new agreement, G-III will design and produce all categories and distribute products globally for the Halston business and all of its brands.

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQXELB), a media and consumer products company with billions of dollars in retail sales through livestream shopping, today announced a strategic licensing partnership with One Jeanswear Group (OJG). Under the new agreement, OJG will design and produce apparel products for Xcel’s C. Wonder by Christian Siriano brand, beginning with items shipping for the fall 2023 season. The new agreement marks an expansion of Xcel’s partnership with OJG, which also manufactures LOGO by Lori Goldstein apparel products under license from Xcel.

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQXELB), a media and consumer products company with billions of dollars in retail sales through livestream shopping, and JTV®, the national jewelry retailer and broadcast network, today announced a new licensing agreement that will see Judith Ripka fine jewelry sold on JTV.com beginning in June and through the network’s live TV broadcasts beginning in August.

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQXELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced the launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano. The company also announced that Mr. Siriano has been appointed Creative Director of the new brand, which will launch in spring of 2023. The acclaimed American fashion designer has helmed his own brand since 2008 and has been a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) since 2013. His designs have been worn on the red carpet by numerous celebrities, including current FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden, former FLOTUS Michelle Obama, Angelina Jolie, Oprah, Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Julianne Moore, Lady Gaga, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Porter, Cardi B, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Whoopi Goldberg and Julia Roberts, to name but a few. Mr. Siriano will continue to design his own collection while bringing his signature refined exuberance to C. Wonder by Christian Siriano’s modern ready-to-wear and accessories collections. He will also serve as the public face and voice of the brand, including appearing on HSN’s broadcast and streaming service in 2023.

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQXELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced that it has appointed Ken Downing as Creative Director of the Halston brand, effective August 1, 2022. Widely known for his tenure as the visionary fashion director of Neiman Marcus, Downing will oversee the evolution of Halston in his new role and serve as the public face and voice of the brand, including through hosting Halston livestream sessions over all screens.