NAUTICA INKS NEW NECKWEAR LICENSING DEAL

Nautica Apparel, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Sportswear Inc., has entered a deal with Bespoke Fashion LLC for the licensed manufacture and distribution of Nautica neckwear.

Bespoke Fashion LLC will distribute product beginning Spring 2016 throughout the United States and Canada. The collection, which will feature the latest trends in seasonal fabrications, including mixed linen and cotton blends, ill be carried in department stores including Macy’s and Belk in the United States and The Bay in Canada.

“We are happy to announce our collaboration with Bespoke Fashion for the Nautica neckwear license,” said Maria Vicari, president global licensing for Nautica. “The Bespoke management team brings with it competencies in product development and distribution which are aligned with the go forward positioning of the Nautica brand.”