Tandy Brands Accessories Inc announced that it has signed an agreement to become the licensee of high-end leather goods designer and manufacturer Geno D'Lucca for men's belts, small leather goods and sandals.
Tandy Brands will introduce the product lines at the MAGIC Apparel Show in Las Vegas August 27-30, 2007 and the products will be available for fall delivery at better department stores.
Based in Mexico, Geno D'Lucca is renowned for its commitment to old-world construction and rich, full-grain design elements. The company's array of leather goods is sold in high-end department stores throughout Mexico and Spain.
“We believe Geno D'Lucca represents the kind of authentically unique, old-world leather design that will find a very receptive audience at better department stores in the U.S.,” said J.S.B. (Britt) Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tandy Brands.
Geno D'Lucca, President of the eponymous firm, said, “We're excited by our agreement with Tandy Brands, which has a long and rich history of designing, merchandising and marketing top-quality leather goods. This agreement will help us expand into the North American marketplace and assist in building our company into a global brand.”