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Business Wire
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
GAME 7 and Centric Brands Partner to Launch GAME 7 Apparel Line Available Exclusively in Amazon Stores
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GAME 7, the multi-platform sports and entertainment brand, announces the launch of its first apparel line in partnership with Centric Brands LLC, and the new and style-driven sports team apparel collection will be available to consumers exclusively in the U.S. Amazon GAME 7 brand store beginning today. The partnership infuses the DNA of GAME 7's high-performance ethos into Centric Brands' vast design, merchandising, sales, sourcing and marketing expertise. The collection's first drop introduces GAME 7 apparel's new licensing deal with the NBA—setting the stage for future expansion into additional professional and collegiate leagues. This one-of-a-kind collaboration represents a strategic move to bring GAME 7's bold, sports-driven style to a wider audience and expand its reach within the world of lifestyle and athletic-inspired apparel. Share 'In launching GAME 7, we set out to raise the bar on everything fans touch—from the content we produce to the apparel we create. Partnering with Jason and the team at Centric Brands has allowed us to bring that vision to life through a line that blends great design with uncompromising quality,' said Mat Vlasic, co-founder of GAME 7. This one-of-a-kind collaboration represents a strategic move to bring GAME 7's bold, sports-driven style to a wider audience and expand its reach within the world of lifestyle and athletic-inspired apparel. This alliance will allow GAME 7 to scale its footprint and tap into the growing demand for versatile, high-quality activewear across all ages and genders. 'GAME 7 is a brand that brings together the dynamic energy of big games coupled with the adoration fans have for their teams,' said Jason Rabin, Chief Executive Officer at Centric Brands. 'By combining Centric's innovative designs, operational strengths and retail partnerships with GAME 7's unique perspective on sports culture, we're positioned to offer an outstanding product line that will now reach an even broader audience with Amazon customers.' 'We've always believed that what you wear impacts how you feel, how you perform and how you connect with the people who support you,' added Mark Messier, co-founder of GAME 7. 'This collection is about more than style; it's about mindset. Every piece is designed to reflect the intensity, purpose, and pride it takes to rise above your biggest challenges—and to create a connection between athlete and fan.' "As a huge sports fan myself, I am pleased to be expanding Amazon's officially licensed sports apparel selection to include this exclusive, elevated collection from GAME 7," said Jenny Freshwater, Vice President of Amazon Fashion, Fitness and Creators. "We look forward to helping customers conveniently find whatever they need to cheer on their favorite team in style." The collection features tees, hoodies and fleece bottoms, with the first collection including team products from the NBA, all available with fast, free Prime delivery. For the newest in GAME 7's authorized collaboration, follow along at @GAME7 on Instagram. About GAME 7 GAME 7 is a multi-sports and entertainment brand underscoring the journey to success through content, community, experiences and consumer products inspired by the hunger needed to succeed in life's pivotal game 7-like moments. Co-founded by Mark Messier, Danny DeVito, Issac Chera and Mat Vlasic, GAME 7 aims to inspire all to rise to high-stake challenges for the opportunity of greatness. GAME 7 recently launched its five-part anthology series titled GAME 7, on Amazon Prime Video, which unpacks and showcases the most iconic game 7 moments in sports history. About Centric Brands LLC Centric Brands LLC is a global leading lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. Centric designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men's and women's apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company's portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Airwalk®, Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, and Under Armour® in the kid's category; Buffalo®, Faherty®, Hervé Léger®, IZOD® and Joe's Jeans® in the men's and women's apparel category; All Saints®, Coach®, Frye®, Hunter®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, and Vince® in the accessories category; and in the Sports & Entertainment category, Disney®, Marvel®, Messi®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates Avirex®, Fiorelli®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, and Taste Beauty® and operates joint venture brands, Favorite Daughter, Jennifer Fisher, and Preston Lane. The Company's products are sold through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in Asia, Europe, Montreal, and Toronto. Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business. Through our collective volunteerism and contributions, we are dedicated to making a caring and lasting impact on the world around us. For more information about Centric Brands, please visit
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Favorite Daughter Launches First Shoe Collection in Partnership with Caleres
Collection launches in Fall 2025 NEW YORK, February 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caleres (NYSE: CAL) and Favorite Daughter today announced an exclusive license agreement for Favorite Daughter's first shoe line. Caleres will exclusively produce the brand's women's shoes starting with the Fall 2025 season. The partnership follows a collaboration between Caleres portfolio brand, Dr. Scholl's, and Favorite Daughter dropping in May 2025. Centric Brands, which co-owns the brand in a joint venture with Erin and Sara Foster, is working to build the Foster sisters' modern, clean and distinct style into a powerful global lifestyle brand. "The Favorite Daughter brand has built a tremendous following through the honesty and humor of Erin and Sara coupled with the high-quality and design of the apparel collection. To build off this successful foundation, we felt the time was right to launch a new category in footwear to help broaden the reach of the brand. We chose a partner in Caleres that has the expertise in design, scale, and global reach to bring our vision to life and to continue to drive growth," said Jason Rabin, CEO of Centric Brands. "We had a lot of conversations about which category Favorite Daughter should venture into next, and we are so excited that it is shoes," said Erin and Sara Foster. "We have become a brand that is known for quality and shoes will be no exception. These are the shoes we want and need in our own closets." "Favorite Daughter is a new brand that is connecting culture to content and fashion," said Jay Schmidt, president and CEO of Caleres. "The brand has incredible momentum and a very strong point of view, and we felt that from our first meeting. I'm continually impressed by our design and product team at Caleres, and this partnership illustrates that we have become the chosen partner for another leading, contemporary, fashion brand and game-changing entrepreneurs." Erin and Sara Foster, working closely with Natelle Baddeley, Caleres SVP and chief design and product officer, conceptualized the line from the point of view of a capsule versus collection posture rooted in the essentialism ethos of the Favorite Daughter brand overall. Favorite Daughter Shoes is a tightly curated assortment from soft construction timeless/boyish loafers, quilted low profile sneakers, chic ballets, t-strap/refined heeled pumps and boots featuring timeless buckles on removable straps to provide styling options. The capsule collection is crafted in soft nappas, exotic leathers, satins, velvets and subtle suedes and will feature a cushioned footbed using athletic grade foams not typically found in dress shoes. Favorite shoes will retail from $195 to $495 and will be available at in Favorite Daughter stores and at select better department stores. About Favorite Daughter Launched in 2020 by Erin Foster and Sara Foster in partnership with Centric Brands, Favorite Daughter is a contemporary lifestyle brand based in Los Angeles. A digital-first brand, the collection features trend-right fashion, denim and closet staples with a focus on long-lasting quality. The brand can be found at and select retailers nationwide as well as Favorite Daughter's first boutique in Beverly Hills. About Centric Brands LLC Centric Brands LLC is a global leading lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. Centric designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men's and women's apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The company's portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, and Under Armour® in the kid's category; Buffalo®, Hervé Léger®, IZOD® and Joe's Jeans® in the men's and women's apparel category; All Saints®, Coach®, Frye®, Hunter®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, and Vince® in the accessories category; and in the Sports & Entertainment category, Disney®, Marvel®, Messi®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The company also owns and operates Avirex®, Fiorelli®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, and Taste Beauty® and operates joint venture brands, Favorite Daughter, Jennifer Fisher, and Preston Lane. The company's products are sold through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. The company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in Asia, Europe, Montreal, and Toronto. Centric Brands' social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business. Through our collective volunteerism and contributions, we are dedicated to making a caring and lasting impact on the world around us. For more information about Centric Brands, please visit About Caleres Caleres is a market-leading portfolio of global footwear brands that includes Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and Vionic. Our products are available virtually everywhere - in the nearly 1,000 retail stores we operate, in hundreds of major department and specialty stores, on our branded e-commerce sites, and on many additional third-party retail websites. Combined, these brands make Caleres a company with both a legacy and a mission. Our legacy is our more than 140 years of craftsmanship and our passion for fit, while our mission is to continue to inspire people to feel great… feet first. Visit to learn more about us. About the Favorite Daughter x Dr. Scholl's Collaboration In advance of the full line for Fall 2025, Favorite Daughter joins the lineup of brands that have collaborated with the iconic Dr. Scholl's Shoes. The collaboration capsule, which features the first ever kitten heel version of Dr. Scholl's iconic Original Sandal and a fashion take on the brand's viral Time Off sneaker, will debut in May 2025. The capsule is highlighted by special materials and details, including croco, hair-calf, and brogue detailing. Dr. Scholl's Shoes x Favorite Daughter will retail for $225 (sandal) and $150 (sneaker) and be available at and in Favorite Daughter stores in early May 2025. "When we were in ninth grade, there was nothing cooler than wearing a pair of Dr. Scholl's slides," Erin and Sara Foster recall. "We designed a fresh take on one of our favorite looks so fans of both brands can get that feeling too." "True to Dr. Scholl's and Favorite Daughter, this collab is the perfect blend of originality and self-expression with that just-right touch of nostalgia," said Katie Moore, VP of design for Dr. Scholl's Shoes. "I absolutely love the fresh take on our OG sandal as a kitten heel. The special details make these the next signature favorite in everyone's closet." View source version on Contacts Investor Contact Liz Dunnldunn@ Media Contact Kelly Malonekmalone@
