Inter Parfums inks agreement with Betsey Johnson

12 Jul '10

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Inter Parfums, Inc. announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide agreement with Betsey Johnson LLC of New York, NY, under which Inter Parfums will design, manufacture and sell fragrance, color cosmetics as well as other personal care products across a broad retail spectrum. The agreement, which runs through December 31, 2015, encompasses both direct sales to global Betsey Johnson stores and e-commerce site, as well as a licensing component, enabling Inter Parfums to sell these fragrance and beauty products to specialty and department stores as well as other retail outlets worldwide.

Andy Clarke, President of Inter Parfums USA LLC – Specialty Retail Division noted, “Betsey Johnson fashion is forever feminine, sometimes whimsical but always recognizable. We envision building an upscale fragrance and beauty enterprise around the qualities that have defined and redefined the Betsey Johnson label for over 30 years. Our first product launch under the Betsey Johnson brand will be in August 2010 with a new take on the designer's vintage fragrance exclusively for Betsey Johnson stores and a select retailer, as well as a new fragrance collection next year.”

Johnson adds, “I am so excited about making happy “trails” with Inter Parfums! They get my vibe. Love my scent and bottle ideas; I'm going for a come hither scent. I know my girlfriends are going to enjoy this one!”

New York designer Betsey Johnson joined forces with Chantal Bacon in 1978 and started the Betsey Johnson label, as it is known today. Her commitment to remain true to her one-of-a-kind vision has afforded continued success in the clothing fashion industry for over 30 years. Starting in 2004, the Betsey Johnson label expanded as a lifestyle brand with the introduction of intimates, handbags and leather goods, footwear, watches, jewelry, eyewear, swimwear, legwear and outerwear. Today there are over sixty-five Betsey Johnson stores worldwide as well as an established wholesale business in international markets.

Inter Parfums, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Burberry, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jimmy Choo, Paul Smith, Montblanc and S.T. Dupont. The Company also owns Lanvin Perfumes and Nickel, a men's skin care company. It also produces personal care products for specialty retailers under exclusive agreements for Gap, Banana Republic, New York & Company, Brooks Brothers, bebe and Betsey Johnson brands. In addition, Inter Parfums produces and supplies mass market fragrances and fragrance related products. The Company's products are sold in over 120 countries worldwide.

Inter Parfums, Inc. Signs Exclusive Worldwide Agreement with Betsey Johnson LLC

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