BlackMilk Clothing to release Stranger Things collection

Stranger Things fans will be able to turn their fashion game “upside down” with BlackMilk’s latest capsule collection, featuring monsters and icons from the hit television series.

Following on from its Squid Game collaboration in 2021, BlackMilk has once again teamed up with Netflix to celebrate Stranger Things’ epic fourth season with clothing that captures the show’s ghoulish monsters and totally rad ’80s charm.

The 14-piece collection features imagery of the well-known Demogorgon along with new monster the Demobat, alongside iconography related to the Hellfire Club, Hawkins High’s DnD club that is central to much of the events of season four.

Stranger Things x BlackMilk will be available for purchase at 7am (AEST) June 21, and the full collection can now be previewed on the BlackMilk website.

 

BlackMilk to release Avatar: The Last Airbender collection

Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra will be able to showcase their love for the two hit animated series with BlackMilk Clothing’s latest collection.

BlackMilk Clothing is well known for its unique licensed collaborations, and is excited to work with Nickelodeon for the first time on bringing these beloved stories to life on a huge variety of styles, including dresses, leggings, overalls, jackets, accessories and unisex pieces.

Stand-out styles in the 43-piece collection include overalls featuring beloved sky bison Appa with a unique bison horn detail on the straps, plus glow-in-the-dark tees and uniquely shaped hoodies featuring each of the Avatar world’s elemental tribes. Alongside BlackMilk’s signature bold printed styles, the collection includes designer pieces made with specially created flocked, burned velvet and foil fabrics featuring element motifs – perfect for those who want a more subtle nod to the series.

Avatar x BlackMilk will be available for purchase at 7am (AEST) 31 May. The collection lookbook can now be viewed on the BlackMilk website.

 

Zavvi’s second Money Heist collection released in line with final season

Fans of Netflix’s hit Money Heist can now get their hands on the second installment of exclusive merchandise from online retailer Zavvi. 

Launching in line with the new season, which premiered on Friday 3 December, the collection is emblazoned with the iconic Dali Mask and the memorable line “Bella Ciao!”.

The exclusive range contains everything from t-shirts and hoodies, to blankets and face masks. The Dali Mask Cushion and fleece blanket have been designed to help create a cosy environment to binge-watch the latest season on Netflix.

The new range is available on Zavvi.com, with prices starting from £7.99.

BlackMilk to release The Legend of Zelda clothing collection

Fans of the hugely successful video game franchise will be able to show their love for The Legend of Zelda with an upcoming clothing collection from BlackMilk, inspired by six popular games in the series.

BlackMilk has previously collaborated with Nintendo on their Super Mario and Animal Crossing: New Horizons collections.

With more than 40 pieces in in the collection, BlackMilk’s latest range draws on six of The Legend of Zelda games: Breath of the Wild, Majora’s Mask, Ocarina of Time, Skyward Sword, The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. Memorable scenes, items and characters from these games – along with famed hero Link and the wise Princess Zelda – feature on BlackMilk’s signature pieces, including leggings, dresses, overalls, active wear and unisex pieces. Two unique bomber jackets featuring artwork from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess are standout pieces, with easily recognisable patterns, motifs and large-scale back prints aimed at bringing the games to life.

The collection will be available for purchase from 7am (AEST) on 12 October at www.blackmilkclothing.com, with an online lookbook available at 12pm (AEST) on 6 October and a full collection preview at 9am (AEST) on 8 October.

BlackMilk to release The Legend of Zelda clothing collection

Fans of the hugely successful video game franchise will be able to show their love for The Legend of Zelda with an upcoming clothing collection from BlackMilk, inspired by six popular games in the series.

BlackMilk has previously collaborated with Nintendo on their Super Mario and Animal Crossing: New Horizons collections.

With more than 40 pieces in in the collection, BlackMilk’s latest range draws on six of The Legend of Zelda games: Breath of the Wild, Majora’s Mask, Ocarina of Time, Skyward Sword, The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. Memorable scenes, items and characters from these games – along with famed hero Link and the wise Princess Zelda – feature on BlackMilk’s signature pieces, including leggings, dresses, overalls, active wear and unisex pieces. Two unique bomber jackets featuring artwork from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess are standout pieces, with easily recognisable patterns, motifs and large-scale back prints aimed at bringing the games to life.

The collection will be available for purchase from 7am (AEST) on 12 October at www.blackmilkclothing.com, with an online lookbook available at 12pm (AEST) on 6 October and a full collection preview at 9am (AEST) on 8 October.

A wild idea: Crazy Shirts partners with Discovery, Inc for animal-themed apparel

In celebration of World Animal Day this week (4 October), Discovery, Inc, the global leader in real-life entertainment, and Hawaiian retailer Crazy Shirts have teamed up for a special Animal Planet apparel collection.

The Animal Planet x Crazy Shirt range includes 12 T-shirt and long-sleeve top designs, available in both men and women’s sizes, designed to capture the wild spirit of the animal kingdom.

Made from 100 per cent cotton that is ring-spun then combed to remove impurities, the fabric of each item is luxuriously soft and lightweight yet incredibly strong. Only environmentally friendly water-based inks have been used; these penetrate the material’s fibre, resulting in more vibrant colours, a softer feel and artwork that doesn’t crack or peel. All the designs are printed in the United States.

To check out the full range, visit www.crazyshirts.com. Prices range from $32–$44 US.

Cath Kidston partners with Moomin Characters for new summer range of clothing, bags, and accessories

The British lifestyle brand, Cath Kidston has partnered with Moomin Charatcers to launch a new Moomin range for summer 2021, refreshing its archive prints – linen sprig and mushrooms – for a collaboration that celebrates ‘love and looking after one another.’

The new products range includes fashion for adults and children, from print dresses and pyjamas to Breton tops and embroidered shirts, as well as a selection of rucksacks, tote bags, and accessories. Stationery, water bottles, travel cups, and lunch boxes will all be available, as well as beakers and plates for children.

The colour palette for the collection is a ‘summery yellow and pink’, and the main characters featured are Moomintroll, Moominmamma, Snorkmaiden and Little My. The range boasts a strong floral theme, with characters depicted gardening, wearing traditional Scandinavian flower crowns, and enjoying meadows full of bright blooms.

Cath Kidston’s creative director, Holly Marler, said: “Nature was such an important inspiration to Moomin creator Tove Jansson – her illustrations are full of magical flowers, fascinating plants, and mysterious forests. We’re delighted to present this collection which takes its cue from Tove’s love of all things floral to celebrate summertime in bright, blooming colours.”

The price range of the collection begins at £7 for a Cath Kidston x Moomin pen and goes up to £75 for a patterned sleeveless midi shirt dress.

The Cath Kidston x Moomin range will be available to purchase from Cath Kidston 180 Piccadilly and cathkidston.com from 21st June.

Boat Rocker Studios secures two UK partners for The Next Step in Cooneen and Kennedy Publishing

Boat Rocker Studios has detailed a UK licensing deal duo for its hit tween dance drama, The Next Step, partnering with Cooneen and Kennedy Publishing for clothing ranges and a magazine.

The garment designer, manufacturer, and supplier, Cooneen, has signed up for a new collection of apparel for audiences aged five to 16, with The Next step branded items across children and teen nightwear, loungewear including daywear, activewear, underwear, swimwear, and Snugz face coverings.

The range will be available from September 2021.

Meanwhile, Kennedy Publishing, a leading publisher in the children’s magazine sector, will launch a special one-off issue no.28 of ‘Totally Magazine – TNS Edition’ to launch on September 2nd 2021. It will carry insider info, cast news, interviews and fact/dance tips that fans of the show could wish for.

“The Next Step continues to have huge appeal and we’re delighted to be working with these best-in-class partners to offer fans even more choice with these fabulous new apparel collections from the award-winning team at Cooneen,” said Kate Schlomann, EVP brand management and content marketing, Boat Rocker Studios.

“Kennedy Publishing’s new magazine will be an essential read for all fans of the show, connecting them even more closely to the lives and journeys of the dancers of A-Troupe.”

Boat Rocker Studios is in production on some brand new at-home promotional content for CBBC. Specifically, a digital documentary that seeks to explore the experience of the black dancers of The Next Step, “Elevating Black Dancers” as well as three scripted promotional digital pieces that delve deeper into the drama of season season.

The Next Step, produced by Boat Rocker Studios, is an international hit, broadcast in more than 120 countries worldwide. It follows the trials, tribulations and triumphs of A-Troupe, a group of dancers at the Next Step dance studio. Now in its seventh series, the show has consistently been one of the most requested CBBC shows on iPlayer over the past five years, notching up more than six-million requests this year alone.

Hasbro teams with Regatta to launch Peppa Pig ‘adventure ready’ outerwear range for kids

The British outdoor brand, Regatta Great Outdoors, has partnered with the global play and entertainment company, Hasbro to launch a new collection of Peppa Pig outerwear and leisure accessories for children.

The range has already made its mark on the UK retail space, having launched with Next on February 22nd this year, before rolling out to Regatta stores across the country from March 1st.

The Peppa Pig range encourages girls and boys to be ‘Adventure Ready’ with a collection of 20 products suitable for all weather including puddle suits, wellies, swimwear, jackets and fleeces that are both fun and functional. The outerwear pieces are designed to offer functional attributes such as breathable fabrics, 360 reflective finishes and waterproof surfaces ideal for families keen to enjoy the great outdoors.

A range of outdoor camping and leisure accessories featuring Peppa Pig designs will also complement the range, including sleeping bags, water bottles and camping chairs.

“We’re delighted to see the Peppa Pig Regatta collection launch at Next. This fantastic range of robust, weatherproof Peppa Pig outerwear will get kids ‘adventure ready’ as they explore the great outdoors which is now more important than ever,” said Hasbro’s Nikki Gie, director, EMEA consumer products, family brands.

JoJo Maman Bebe launches fourth Elmer clothing collection in Andersen Press partnership

JoJo Maman Bebe has launched its fourth Elmer clothing collection, a range of hoodies, joggers, sleepsuits, and cardigans all featuring new styles and graphic specially created by the retailer’s design team.

The launch has been supported by digital marketing and social media campaigns from the retailer and Elmer publisher, Andersen Press. Shoppers who buy two or more items will receive a complimentary copy of Elmer’s Little Library.

The deal is managed by the UK licensing agent, Metrostar.

Sarah Liversidge, childrenswear buyer, said: “We are so excited at JoJo to have our favourite elephant, Elmer, return for our fourth “JoJo Loves Elmer” collection.

“The fresh design direction is bolder and more playful than ever whilst reflecting Elmer’s joy, colourfulness and diversity, all combined with our practical styles, great quality and JoJo sense of humour. We have really enjoyed collaborating with Andersen Press and Metrostar once again and hope our customers will enjoy the complimentary Elmer’s Little Library gifted by Andersen Press.”

Paul Black, brand director at Andersen Press, added: “Elmer has really found a brilliant home with JoJo Maman Bebe, and this new range shows him off in all his multi-colour glory.

“We’re delighted to work with the team to offer a free Elmer’s Little Library for online customers, and hope it brings many fans new and old to this new range.”

Claire Potter, managing director at Metrostar, concluded: “This DTR was one of our first signings for Elmer back in 2017 and it’s wonderful to see the partnership going strong. The design team at JoJo really embrace Elmer’s aesthetic; creating garments which are original yet very obviously Elmer.

“Their ability to develop fresh treatments is undoubtedly a key reason that consumers keep coming back for more.”