Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - Page number 104 - November/December 2021

APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR LICENSEES ON BOARD FOR CARE BEARS COLLABORATIONS Bulldog Licensing, which manages the UK and Eire rights for Care Bears, has announced deals with Brand International for footwear and Aykroyds TDP for a collection of underwear and nightwear. Brand International is set to design an extensive range of footwear for all ages and occasions, based on the heritage bears. Product categories include slippers, footlets, flip flops, sliders, jellies, aqua shoes, trainers, wellies, fashion shoes, and back-to- school shoes. Meanwhile, Aykroyds TDP’s range of underwear and nightwear, inspired by the inhabitants of the clouds of Care-A-Lot, will feature pyjamas, onesies, and dressing gowns. The latest 2D animated series, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic, features an all-new look and mission for the bears and is viewable on Tiny Pop in the UK, while home entertainment is available to watch on demand via Netflix and Lionsgate. Sophie Yates, Licensing Executive at Bulldog Licensing, commented: “Care Bears has such a huge fanbase across all ages and lends itself equally well to both adults and children. We’re excited to have these two new licensees on board and are sure their ranges will be popular amongst all fans.” KYME SUNGLASSES LAUNCHES NEW COLLECTION; WILD VIEW Italian sunglasses brand KYME has launched a new collection, named Wild View. The collection is said to mix ethereal elements with the contemporary, setting minimal and eccentric glasses in textures of natural abstractions. According to the company, “A wide palette of natural nuances such as moss, earth and sand stand out in monochromatic or turtle patterns, designing over- shape styles that stretch the hand to slightly angular and impacting lines made by bold acetate like Ida and Florette for her, or to subtle and elegant metal frames like Jordi and Shepard for him.” www.kymesunglasses.com HEIST PARTNERS WITH THE LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION AND LAUNCHES VULVA-PRINT TIGHTS TO SUPPORT GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Heist Studios has partnered with The Lady Garden Foundation and has launched vulva-print tights to support Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. This launch is about championing the work that The Lady Garden Foundation does to raise funds to extend and improve gynaecological health – and arm women and girls with the knowledge they need to break down these taboos. Heist will donate 100 percent of net profits from all sales of The Lady Garden tights to the foundation and money raised will go towards cutting-edge studies and revolutionising the treatments for the five cancers conducted at The Royal Marsden, which remains one of the largest cancer centres in Europe. As part of the launch, Heist and The Lady Garden Foundation has opened up conversations with their communities by inviting people to answer the question, “What do you call yours?” The film showcases people sharing their preferred names for their vagina, highlighting the importance of breaking down the stigma or shame around our bodies – and talking openly about them. There are no wrong answers! The Lady Garden vulva-print tights are available to shop online exclusively at www.heist-studios.com 104