NEW YORK, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON) (the "Company") announced today that Rumer Willis, Kristin Cavallari, Christina Milian, Josie Maran, Pete Wentz, Corbin Bleu and Wilmer Valderrama will star in the print, radio and online marketing campaign for the Company's junior and young men's brand, Op(R), that will debut this May. The campaign will surround Wal-Mart's spring/summer launch of Op. As previously announced, Iconix signed a direct to retail licensing agreement for Op with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080423/NYW029 ) The television, movie and music personalities will represent the brand as it launches this spring exclusively at select Wal-Mart stores and walmart.com. The concept of the campaign is "OPen Road" and celebrates Op's historical open road California lifestyle, which the brand has represented since the original launch in 1972. The campaign will continue to follow the Op cast as they head into fall with a back to school campaign that will debut in August.
The campaign has a classic Op feel with the celebrities hanging out at the beach, at a ghost-town ranch and hitting the "OPen Road" in a vintage VW bus. Bringing back Op's signature heritage pieces from the 70s, but with a younger, hipper flair, the seven celebrities showcase the collection in a variety of upbeat, light-hearted scenes. They form a human pyramid, ride bikes and skateboards and play in the surf. The on-set chemistry was infectious and all relished in their roles as California kids on a road trip, even riding in one trailer from set to set.
Rumer Willis stated, "When you think of LA and the classic surfer beach vibe, you think of Op. The Op collection does a great job representing that lifestyle." Pete Wentz stated, "Everyone can wear Op and its cool. Fashion should make you comfortable and that is what Op does." The campaign was shot at the Will Rogers State Park beach in Pacific Palisades, CA and Blue Cloud Ranch in Santa Clarita, CA by photographer, Larry Bartholomew, noted for his easy, and relaxed shooting style.
Dari Marder, Chief Marketing Officer, Iconix Brand Group, Inc., commented, "The variety of stars we worked with in the campaign represents how broad the reach of Op really is. It's a complete, casual lifestyle brand of clothing, footwear and accessories and everyone can wear it in their own way. The campaign simply follows this group of friends in a candid manner, as they enjoy the weekend -- California style." In addition to the campaign, the celebrities will host a launch party in California later this spring and make personal appearances on behalf of the brand.
About Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
Iconix Brand Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON) owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands including CANDIE'S (R), BONGO (R), BADGLEY MISCHKA (R), JOE BOXER (R) RAMPAGE (R) MUDD (R), LONDON FOG (R), MOSSIMO (R) OCEAN PACIFIC(R), DANSKIN (R) ROCA WEAR(R), CANNON (R), ROYAL VELVET (R), FIELDCREST (R), CHARISMA (R) and STARTER (R). The Company licenses it brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in both the U.S. and around the world. Iconix, through its in-house advertising, promotion and public relations agency, markets its brands to continually drive greater consumer awareness and equity.
Contact:
Maria Dolgetta
Director of Public Relations
212.819.2084
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CONTACT: Maria Dolgetta, Director of Public Relations of Iconix Brand Group, Inc., +1-212-819-2084, Web site: http://iconixbrand.com/ http://www.walmart.com/
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