Aris Industries Announces Stetson License; Worldwide License Covers All Casual Apparel Lines; Aris Creates Stetson Subsidiary.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1999-- Aris Industries, Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: AISI AISI American Iron and Steel Institute AISI African Information Society Initiative AISI Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (Canada) AISI As I See It AISI American International Supply, Inc (Oakland, CA) ) today announced a licensing agreement with John B. Stetson Company Stetson Hat Company, founded by John B. Stetson in 1865, is the maker of the Stetson cowboy style hats. History The Stetson Hat Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1865 when John B. , based in Mount Kisco, NY, to design, manufacture and market a full line of men's, women's and children's casual apparel and to establish free-standing retail stores worldwide. Aris also announced the formation of the Stetson Clothing Company Ltd., an autonomous subsidiary specifically created to develop Stetson-inspired casual apparel. "Stetson is one of the oldest and most recognized American brand names," said Arnold Simon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aris Industries. "Through our new subsidiary, Stetson Clothing Company, we have the infrastructure to design and commercialize a full line of clothing that embodies the Stetson style. The license broadly covers all casual apparel and we are prepared to fully maximize this endeavor to market the Stetson brand name clothing." Pierre Bessez, President of Stetson Worldwide Licensing, Inc., commented, "The extension of the Stetson brand to casual contemporary clothing is a logical step for both companies - and we believe it will be a welcome addition to the marketplace. Since 1865, Stetson has meant integrity, honor, pride and distinction, and we believe Aris Industries has the experience and ability to meet these high standards." The first Stetson collection will appear in stores in the first half of 2000. Initially the collection will be distributed in major department stores This is a list of department stores. In the case of department store groups the location of the flagship store is given. This list does not include large specialist stores, which sometimes resemble department stores. and specialty stores in Stetson-designed and fixtured shops-in-shops and eventually in free-standing Stetson stores carrying the full line of clothing as well as hats, fragrances and cosmetics, books and posters, eyewear, and home furnishings. In accordance with the agreement, the contract with renewals can be extended for up to 35 years. The "Boss of the Plains" cowboy hat, handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft by John B. Stetson over a campfire in Colorado, is the foundation of this legendary American trademark. The brand enjoys a 90 percent recognition rate. As part of its global strategy, it is developing strong licensing partnerships to position Stetson as a lifestyle brand leader. Aris Industries designs and imports "Members Only" and private label men's outerwear and sportswear, as well as "FUBU FUBU For Us By Us (clothing brand) FUBU Fouled Up Beyond Understanding (polite form) FUBU Fouled Up Beyond Use (polite form) FUBU Fouled Up By User " boy's sportswear and men's loungewear lounge·wear n. Clothing suitable for relaxing. Noun 1. loungewear - clothing suitable for relaxation article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, wearable, vesture, wear - a covering designed to be worn on a person's , "Perry Ellis Perry Ellis (March 3, 1940 – May 30, 1986) was an American fashion designer who founded a sportswear house in the mid-1970s. The Rise of Perry Ellis Perry Edwin Ellis was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on March 3, 1940, as the only child of Edwin and Winifred " men's and "Perry Ellis America" men's outerwear and loungewear and boy's outerwear and sportswear. It is also the licensor of other "Members Only" products domestically and internationally. |
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