13th Sep 2005 10:00
Embargoed: 1100hrs, 13 September 2005 International Brand Licensing ("IBL" or the "Company") Re. Agreement International Brand Licensing Plc, owners of the Admiral sportswear brand,announces a collaboration with the famous Japanese clothing brand, TakeoKikuchi. In conjunction with Admiral's Japanese licensee, IPGI Inc., the TakeoKikuchi design team will develop an exclusive collection of Admiral brandedsports fashion apparel that will be launched in the Takeo Kikuchi chain ofboutique stores in Tokyo and other cities this September.IBL Chief Executive, Tony Hutchinson, comments:"Having entered into a new long term agreement with IPGI in February of thisyear, we are delighted that they have succeeded in attracting such a highlyregarded company as Takeo Kikuchi to the Admiral brand. Admiral has beenpresent in the Japanese sportswear market since 1980, but these newpartnerships will take it into the mainstream of the lucrative Japanese fashionsector."Admiral is the official kit sponsor of the England, West Indies, and SouthAfrican cricket teams, together with Leeds United Football Club, and is sold inAsda stores and sports independents throughout the UK.For further details contact:Tony HutchinsonAdam ReynoldsInternational Brand Licensing plcTel: 020-7823-1733Ben SimonsHansard CommunicationsTel. 020 7245 1100ENDINTERNATIONAL BRAND LICENSING PLCRelated Shares:
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