Xcel Brands & Safavieh sign deal for furniture line

Robert D'Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Xcel Brands, Inc. said, "I am very excited to partner with Safavieh to launch our furniture, rug and lighting collection. This license is a cornerstone of our home business."

Isaac Mizrahi, Creative Director, Xcel Brands, Inc. said, "The right home makes for a happy life. I believe that if a person surrounds themselves with light happy wonderful furniture, rugs, lighting, etc. they will have a light, happy, wonderful life!"

Arash Yaraghi, President, Safavieh, said, "Safavieh is thrilled to collaborate with Xcel Brands and Isaac Mizrahi. We will bring Isaac's taste and style to consumer's homes with beautiful designs for furniture, rugs, lighting and decorative pillows. Isaac has cleverly taken the best of his bold, contemporary fashion and color philosophy and translated it into timeless, cosmopolitan looks that people will want to continue into their homes."

Xcel Brands, Inc. engages in the acquisition, design, licensing, and marketing of consumer brands. Xcel is leading the Omni Channel retail sales strategy across three channels of distribution including interactive media, online and brick and mortar retailers. In 2011, Xcel acquired designer apparel brand Isaac Mizrahi New York.

Xcel's management team consists of executives with significant experience in creating and growing businesses in the branded consumer products industry and has a proven track record for successfully completing multiple similar acquisitions. Xcel will seek to acquire brands that it can utilize in an Omni Channel retail sales strategy with a focus on identifying designers or celebrities with personalities that connect directly with consumers through social and other media. www.xcelbrands.com.

Isaac Mizrahi has been a leader in the fashion industry for almost 30 years.  Since his first collection in 1987, Mr. Mizrahi's designs have come to stand for timeless, cosmopolitan style. He has been awarded four CFDA awards, including a special award in 1996 for the groundbreaking documentary "Unzipped." In December 2009, Mr. Mizrahi launched his lifestyle collection, ISAACMIZRAHILIVE! on QVC.

Safavieh is a leading manufacturer and importer of fine decorative rugs, furniture and accessories, offering a comprehensive range of designs crafted by skilled artisans across the globe.

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