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Xcel Brands and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announce Halston Master Licensing Partnership Under New 25-Year Agreement

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Under this new agreement, G-III will design and produce all categories and distribute products globally for the Halston business and all of its brands.

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  • Under this new agreement, G-III will design and produce all categories and distribute products globally for the Halston business and all of its brands.
  • “We’re extremely pleased to partner with G-III Apparel Group on this long-term master license agreement,” said Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and CEO of Xcel Brands.
  • The company designs, sources, markets and distributes apparel and accessories for a substantial portfolio of owned, licensed and private label brands.
  • Halston joins other revered American brands and global businesses in G-III’s substantial portfolio of over 30 brands.

Xcel Brands Announces Strategic Licensing Partnership with One Jeanswear Group

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with billions of dollars in retail sales through livestream shopping, today announced a strategic licensing partnership with One Jeanswear Group (OJG).

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  • Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with billions of dollars in retail sales through livestream shopping, today announced a strategic licensing partnership with One Jeanswear Group (OJG).
  • The new agreement marks an expansion of Xcel’s partnership with OJG, which also manufactures LOGO by Lori Goldstein apparel products under license from Xcel.
  • “One Jeanswear Group’s unparalleled expertise in apparel makes the company an ideal manufacturing license partner for us,” said Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and CEO of Xcel Brands.
  • “We also look forward to expanding our licensing partnership with Xcel Brands in the future.”
    Xcel Brands is one of the largest apparel providers within the interactive TV market.

Xcel Brands and JTV® Announce New Licensing Agreement

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Friday, April 14, 2023

“We’re excited to launch this partnership,” said Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and CEO of Xcel Brands.

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  • “We’re excited to launch this partnership,” said Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and CEO of Xcel Brands.
  • “The JTV team’s commitment to jewelry, digital retail and live broadcasting, coupled with their superior manufacturing expertise, make them an ideal licensing partner.
  • The partnership is the latest step in Xcel Brands’ evolution as it builds a live-selling ecosystem supported by authentic, trusted brand representatives and sellers.
  • The company continues to strategically invest in livestreaming technology platforms and partnerships that enable it to connect its brands directly with consumers.

CHARLES & COLVARD LAUNCHES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH XCEL BRANDS' LONGABERGER

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTHR), a globally recognized fine jewelry company that specializes in moissanite and lab grown diamonds announced a new strategic retail partnership with XCEL Brands' Longaberger.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTHR), a globally recognized fine jewelry company that specializes in moissanite and lab grown diamonds announced a new strategic retail partnership with XCEL Brands' Longaberger.
  • In the near term, the relationship will showcase an assortment of its product brand Moissanite by Charles & Colvard® on the Longaberger website.
  • A new "friend" to Longaberger, Charles & Colvard has been a strong presence in the global lab grown market for nearly three decades, most notably known for their Made, Not Mined™ gems and fine jewelry.
  • "After 100 years of strengthening the bonds of craftspeople and consumers, Longaberger is proud to continue that mission by partnering with Charles & Colvard.

HSN Announces Exclusive Launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano

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Friday, March 10, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HSN®, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, today announced the launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano. The collection features modern ready-to-wear styles created exclusively for HSN in collaboration with acclaimed American fashion designer, Christian Siriano. Christian will serve as Creative Director of C. Wonder and be the public face and voice of the brand. Known to be mindful of extended sizing, Christian is dedicated to reinforcing HSN's long-standing pledge to size-inclusive apparel. The new collection will offer sizing from XS-3X, as well as select styles available in tall and petite, appealing to women of all sizes.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HSN ®, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, today announced the launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano.
  • C. Wonder by Christian Siriano is produced exclusively for HSN by Xcel Brands headquartered in New York City.
  • "The fashion and retail industries are always evolving, which is why I'm so excited to partner with HSN for C. Wonder by Christian Siriano,'' stated Christian Siriano.
  • Following a brief on-air sneak peek in mid-March, Christian will make his full HSN on-air and streaming debut to introduce the C. Wonder by Christian Siriano collection on March 30, 2023.

Halston Announces Sleepwear Collaboration With Homebodii

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Halston, a division of Xcel Brands and one of the most iconic names in American fashion, today announced a collaboration with Australian luxury sleepwear brand, Homebodii.

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  • Halston, a division of Xcel Brands and one of the most iconic names in American fashion, today announced a collaboration with Australian luxury sleepwear brand, Homebodii.
  • Homebodii x Halston marks the first collaboration for the Halston brand under its new Creative Director, Ken Downing.
  • Halston x Homebodii is glamorous, fun, sexy and sophisticated, the ultimate in stylish sleepwear.
  • Collaborating with Ingrid was a dream because blurring the lines of conventional dressing is a hallmark of HALSTON.

Xcel Brands Announces Launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced the launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano.

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  • Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced the launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano.
  • Bringing Christian on board to lead the transformation of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano is another key step in the creation of a live-selling ecosystem that connects our brands directly with consumers, said Robert W. DLoren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel Brands.
  • Ive always loved the C. Wonder brand and Im thrilled to join the team at Xcel Brands to collaborate and share the brand with new audiences, said Mr. Siriano.
  • C. Wonder by Christian Siriano offers amazing products at great prices and promises to transport our customers to a place they have never been.

Xcel Brands Appoints Ken Downing as Creative Director for Halston

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced that it has appointed Ken Downing as Creative Director of the Halston brand, effective August 1, 2022.

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  • Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced that it has appointed Ken Downing as Creative Director of the Halston brand, effective August 1, 2022.
  • Were extremely pleased to bring Ken on board to guide the creative vision of Halston as we solidify our leadership within the fast-growing retail livestreaming marketplace.
  • Its an honor to reenvision and evolve the future of Halston, an iconic American luxury brand that has been a cultural touchstone for more than 50 years, said Ken Downing, Creative Director of Halston.
  • Xcel owns the Judith Ripka, Halston, LOGO by Lori Goldstein, and C. Wonder brands and a minority stake in the Isaac Mizrahi brand.

WHP Global Acquires Controlling Stake in Isaac Mizrahi® Fashion Brand from Xcel Brands

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (Xcel or the Company), a media and consumer products company with significant expertise in livestream shopping on TV and online, and WHP Global (WHP), a leading global brand management firm, today announced that WHP will purchase a controlling 70% interest in fashion brand Isaac Mizrahi.

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  • Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (Xcel or the Company), a media and consumer products company with significant expertise in livestream shopping on TV and online, and WHP Global (WHP), a leading global brand management firm, today announced that WHP will purchase a controlling 70% interest in fashion brand Isaac Mizrahi.
  • The Isaac Mizrahi brand has generated more than $1 billion in retail sales since its founding and today is among the top fashion brands on QVC.
  • WHP Global is a leading New York based firm that acquires global consumer brands and invests in high-growth distribution channels including digital commerce platforms and global expansion.
  • Xcel owns the Judith Ripka, Halston, LOGO by Lori Goldstein, and C. Wonder brands and a minority stake in the Isaac Mizrahi brand.