Authentic Brands Group and BCI Brands Extend Vince Camuto Licensing Partnership
The renewal comes after a remarkably successful five-year term
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, today announced a renewal agreement with BCI Brands, a multi-branded fashion platform, for Vince Camuto. Through the extension, BCI will continue to serve as the brand’s licensing partner for its core women’s apparel category, reinforcing Authentic's commitment to identifying best-in-class partners to drive value in the marketplace.
“Vince Camuto's legacy of timeless elegance has been a cornerstone of the fashion industry and our partnership with BCI has allowed us to preserve and elevate that legacy,” said Jarrod Weber, Group President Lifestyle, Chief Brand Officer at Authentic. “Ariel is an exceptional partner that brings a fresh perspective. The company’s strategic insights, together with Authentic’s expertise in brand building, further enhance the brand's reach and impact. Together, we look forward to continuing to grow the business."
The renewal period runs through the end of 2030, with two consecutive five-year renewal options to follow. BCI will build on its success in leveraging the fashion platform’s brand incubation, design, sourcing and manufacturing capabilities to amplify Vince Camuto’s brand loyalty and reach new customers via key retail partners.
“BCI is proud of the work we have done since 2011 to build and grow Vince Camuto into one of the largest department store brands in America, and we’re committed to its long-term performance,” said Ariel Chaus, CEO of BCI Brands. “Manny Chirico, BCI’s Chairman, and I see Vince Camuto as a pivotal component of our women’s sportswear portfolio and our forward-looking strategy of identifying other promising strategic acquisitions and licensing opportunities.”
For more details and updates on the brand, follow @vincecamuto on social media.
About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform, which owns a portfolio of more than 50 iconic and world-renowned Lifestyle, Entertainment and Media brands. Headquartered in New York City, with offices around the world, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners and a global network of operators, distributors and retailers to build long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $29 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in 150 countries, including 13,300-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 382,000 points of sale.
Authentic is committed to transforming brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media. Authentic’s brand portfolio includes Marilyn Monroe®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O’Neal®, David Beckham®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Sports Illustrated®, Reebok®, Brooks Brothers®, Barneys New York®, Judith Leiber®, Ted Baker®, Hunter®, Vince®, Hervé Léger®, Hickey Freeman®, Frye®, Nautica®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Lucky Brand®, Aéropostale®, Forever 21®, Nine West®, Sperry®, Rockport®, Eddie Bauer®, Boardriders®, Quiksilver®, Billabong®, Roxy®, DC Shoes®, RVCA®, Element®, VonZipper®, Honolua®, Spyder®, Volcom®, Shark®, Tretorn®, Prince®, Airwalk®, Izod®, Jones New York®, Van Heusen®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Arrow® and Thomasville®.
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About BCI Brands
BCI Brands is a multi-branded fashion platform with a mission to create, acquire, and grow iconic apparel brands in the better and contemporary markets. The company's brands include the nationally-recognized Vince Camuto, 1.State, CeCe, Chaus, Parker, MSK, and Cynthia Steffe, along with a variety of private labels for key partners Dillard’s, Macy’s, and Halogen for Nordstrom. They leverage distinct brand incubation capabilities, creating top labels in house from ideation and design, to sourcing, manufacturing, and sales. Today the company is controlled by Ariel Chaus after recently repurchasing it from The Camuto Group in 2018. In January 2020, BCI purchased leading dress platform JBS. Retired PVH Corp. CEO, Manny Chirico, joined BCI as Chairman in October 2023. BCI Brands is a leader in digital fashion, in addition to its core wholesale business, with an annual wholesale revenue that currently exceeds $400 million.
About Vince Camuto
Vince Camuto is an aspirational lifestyle brand known for its signature craftsmanship and stand-out style. Sexy, bold and youthful, the acclaimed designer brand blends European styling with on-trend details and an element of sophistication. The brand has successfully transcended its distinctive women’s collections and today offers a broad range of products including footwear, apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as fragrance and home decor. The brand can be found in department stores and specialty retailers across North America and select international regions, as well as, on vincecamuto.com.
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