Banana Republic Launches Exclusive Offer with Gilt Groupe for the First-Ever “Mad Men” Series-Inspired Collection
Banana Republic and AMC are extending their promotional marketing partnership for a third year to include the first-ever “Mad Men” series-inspired collection in all of Banana Republic’s North American retail locations and online at www.bananarepublic.com beginning August 11, 2011. As part of this year’s campaign, Banana Republic is partnering with Gilt Groupe, an innovative online shopping destination, as a means of reaching an even broader base of “Mad Men” fans.
Gilt Groupe will offer members exclusive access to key pieces from the retailer’s first-ever “Mad Men” series-inspired collection weeks prior to the clothes hitting Banana Republic stores and BananaRepublic.com. A curated selection of styles for both men and women from the capsule, designed by Banana Republic in collaboration with AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Mad Men” costume designer Janie Bryant will be available in limited quantities on Gilt.com.
This special full-price sale will launch on Gilt.com on Monday, July 25 at 12pm ET and last for 36 hours.
The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co.™ Means Big News For Big Dudes
The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co. today unveiled its new specialty retail concept built to take the pain out of shopping for clothes for the big & tall man with the opening of its first specialty retail stores as well as the launch of its website – www.FoundryBigandTall.com. With flat screen TVs tuned to sports, an oversized poker table and comfortable seating, The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co. stores offer customers a hip, yet unpretentious atmosphere where they can relax, enjoy themselves and shop some of the biggest names in menswear – in sizes that fit.
The store and website offer an extensive head-to-toe assortment of quality merchandise from some of the biggest, most fashionable names in menswear. Customers can find sportswear, tailored clothing, athletic, basics, shoes and accessories from brands that are often hard to find in extended sizes, including adidas®, Callaway®, Calvin Klein®, Cole Haan®, Cubavera®, Dockers®, Geoffrey Beene®, Izod®, Levi’s®, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew®, Nautica®, Nike®, Perry Ellis® and Timberland®. The Foundry Supply Co.™ private brand will offer polos, tees, woven sportshirts, shorts, socks, underwear, belts, dress shirts, ties, casual bottoms and activewear.
In stores, customers can find sportswear in sizes 1XL to 6XL and XLT to 5XLT and suits up to size 54L. Footwear sizes range from 10 Regular to 16 Wide. If customers can’t find their size in the store, even more extended sizes will be available on www.FoundryBigandTall.com, with sportswear up to 10X and suits up to size 60. Items are priced from $20-$35 for a tee to $175-$200 for specialty suit coats.
NBA MegaStar Carmelo Anthony for Ultra Sheen® Men™
NBA Star Carmelo Anthony has just inked a multiyear deal as the corporate spokesperson for Johnson Products Company, Inc. (JPC), known as one of the most pioneering ethnic hair care companies in the world. JPC has entered the men’s grooming arena with the Fall 2010 launch of Ultra Sheen® Men™.
The Ultra Sheen® Men™ grooming collection is targeted to the trendsetting man who has style and swagger. Today, no one better exudes the “trendsetting man” than NBA All-Star, Carmelo Anthony, who has signed on to lend his voice and celebrity to the Ultra Sheen® Men™ line.
For more information on Ultra Sheen® Men™ and Johnson Products Company, visit www.JohnsonProducts.com.
McDonald’s® Men of McCafe® Casting Call Deadline Extended
McDonald’s continues its national search to identity five community service-minded males between 18 – 34 years old as part of the Men of McCafe Casting Call. The selected men will have the opportunity to engage with McDonald’s during the 2011 Essence Music Festival. The entry deadline has been extended to April 15, 2011.
Celebrity hosts Isaac Keys, former NFL player and reality star from TV One’s The Ultimate Merger, and Alesha Renee, actress/television personality interviewed Rucker during the “Men of McCafe” Definition of a Man conversation where he encouraged men to become involved in their community and support causes they are passionate about. Following the conversation Rucker signed autographs for fans. Later that evening, Chanchez greeted hundreds of CIAA attendees, presenting them with autographed photos and McCafe t-shirts.
For more information about the McDonald’s Men of McCafe Casting Call and to enter, please visit http://www.365Black.com.
Diossy Brothers LLC Announces Launch of Men’s Apparel Line Celebrating Love of Art and the Ocean
Diossy Brothers LLC, a fine-art apparel company, announces the launch of its exciting new apparel line available exclusively on-line and soon to be made available to select retailers.
The Diossy men’s apparel line combines intricate and unique designs screen printed on premium quality, extremely comfortable and easy to wear tees. Later this spring, the first women’s line will be launched highlighting a beautifully designed series of floral and mythological works including mermaids and seahorses.
More information: http://www.diossy.com
