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Calvin Klein in licensing deal with G-III Apparel

28 Sep '05

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Calvin Klein Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation announced that it has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with G-III Apparel Group Ltd., for women's better suits in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Beginning with the Spring 2006 season, G-III will manufacture and distribute women's better suits under the 'Calvin Klein' label to department and specialty stores. In order to maintain a selective distribution, the line is slated to launch in approximately 300 doors for the first season and is planned to be available in over approximately 800 doors by the end of the first year.

The product will be designed to complement the Calvin Klein women's better sportswear, outerwear, shoes, and accessories offerings and to fill the current void for stylish, well-priced designer suiting options. The line will be offered at suggested retail prices ranging from $300 to $600 and is expected to ship twelve months a year beginning in January 2006.

Calvin Klein Inc is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women's and men's designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide.

Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans and Choice Calvin Klein. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, underwear, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, eyewear, watches, jewelry, coats, and fragrances, as well as products for the home.

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