Perry & Nolan to design Laundry by Shelli accessories line
20 Jan '10
2 min read
Perry Ellis International has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Nolan Glove Company (Nolan) to manufacture, design and distribute women's Laundry by Shelli Segal year-round accessories, including: hats, caps, earmuffs, gloves, mittens, scarves and wraps.
Headquartered in New York City, Nolan is one of the oldest glove companies in America. Founded in 1920, the company has a heritage of creating fashion in an industry segment that traditionally focused on utility. “We are very excited to partner with the Nolan Glove Company and benefit from their ninety years of experience in year-round accessories manufacturing,” stated Oscar Feldenkreis, President & Chief Operating Officer of parent company, Perry Ellis International. “Nolan's head and handwear expertise ranges from the finest leather to complex knitting, ensuring the superior quality expected by our Laundry by Shelli Segal customer.”
Michael P. Nolan, President of Nolan Glove Company, added, “We consider Laundry by Shelli Segal to be the most forward fashion platform in the contemporary market today. The driving force at Nolan has been exquisite execution of product and we have found the same aesthetic at Laundry by Shelli Segal. It is truly an organic partnership that will reinvigorate our market with luxurious energy.”
Launching fall 2010 in-store, Laundry by Shelli Segal year-round accessories will be distributed to better department stores and specialty stores. The collection will launch to the trade at the end of January.