Calvin Klein, Inc. Announces Licensing Arrangement with Windsong Sport LLC for Golf Sportswear Line.Men's and Women's Golf Apparel and Accessories to Launch for Holiday 2007 NEW YORK -- Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation [NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : PVH PVH Poudre Valley Hospital (Fort Collins, CO, USA) PVH Phillips Van Heusen Corporation PVH Pulmonary Venous Hypertension PVH Pinocchio Village Haus (Walt Disney World) PVH Peri-Ventricular Hemorrhage ], today announced that it has entered into a licensing arrangement with Windsong Sport LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control to manufacture and distribute a new line of men's and women's golf apparel and accessories under the white label 'Calvin Klein Golf' brand name. Slated to launch at retail for Holiday 2007, the line will be previewed this week at The International PGA (1) (Professional Graphics Adapter) An early IBM PC display standard for 3D processing with 640x480x256 resolution. It was not widely used. (2) (Programmable Gate Array) See gate array and FPGA. Merchandise Show, beginning January 25 at the Orange County Convention Center The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the primary public convention center in Central Florida. The large complex is located on International Drive, a major tourist area in Orlando, Florida. in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, Windsong will operate a dedicated Calvin Klein Golf showroom within their sales offices at 1410 Broadway in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and maintain a team of 12 regional managers throughout the USA. In order to maintain a selective distribution, the line is slated to launch in approximately 250 of the top golf specialty stores including country clubs and resorts throughout the United States within the first year. The distribution may be broadened for the Spring 2008 season to include additional US doors and openings within key international markets. Working under the direction of Kevin Carrigan, Creative Director for ck Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein, the new line will uphold the modern aesthetic of the Calvin Klein white label brand. The offering will be a very focused knit-driven line which will include layering tops, sweaters, pants, shorts, and outerwear, complemented by golf accessories and footwear. Fran Matthews, President of Windsong Sport, has been named President of the new Calvin Klein Golf division. Matthews has spent an impressive 30 years in the golf industry, managing and directing several high-profile branded golf lines including the Polo/Ralph Lauren Golf division and the Tommy Hilfiger Golf Collection, where she served as President of the division. "We have been very impressed with Windsong's expertise in the golf industry," said Tom Murry, President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , Calvin Klein, Inc. "We are very pleased that they have recruited someone of Fran's stature to run the Calvin Klein Golf business." "Taking the Calvin Klein brand to the golf apparel business is a great opportunity for our Windsong Sport division," noted William Sweedler, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Windsong Allegiance Group. "Fran Matthews' branded pedigree makes her the perfect leader to introduce the Calvin Klein brand into the golf sector. Fran's extensive experience provides the expertise for both a successful launch and future brand growth within this important channel of distribution for our company." 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 worldwide. Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection Calvin Klein Collection is the brand name for the costly high-end designer menswear and womenswear lines from fashion house Calvin Klein. Designer apparel, dresses, coats, dress shirts, eyewear, footwear and leather goods are sold under this 'black label' line, which , ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, belts, eyewear, watches, jewelry, coats, suits and fragrances, as well as products for the home. Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation is one of the largest clothing companies in the world. It owns and markets the Calvin Klein brand worldwide. It is the largest shirt company in the world and markets a variety of products under its own trademarks, Van Heusen, Calvin Klein, IZOD, Arrow, Bass, and G.H. Bass and Co., and its licensed trademarks, Geoffrey Beene, Kenneth Cole NY, Kenneth Cole Reaction, unlisted, A Kenneth Cole Production, BCBG BCBG Bon Chic Bon Genre Max Azria, BCBG Attitude, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Sean John, Chaps, Donald J.Trump Signature Collection, and JOE Joseph Abboud. Windsong Allegiance Group and its Windsong Sport Division market and produce branded consumer products for men, women, and children. Windsong provides turn-key solutions for all facets of the brand building process with its retail partners. The company owns the Como Sport, Como Sport Leisure, PRX PRX Public Radio Exchange PRX Paris, Texas (Airport Code) PRX Private Reed Exchange PRX Fox Pro Compiled Program Performance, Pivot Rules, Pennant, and Navy Cutter trademarks. Windsong holds exclusive licenses with Alexander Julian Colours, Alexander Julian Private Reserve, and Geoffrey Beene. Windsong Allegiance Group partners and customers are found in every major channel of distribution including country clubs, specialty stores & resorts, department stores, specialty catalogs, and Internet retailers. |
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