"We believe there is tremendous growth in this category of business. The Paramount group has been in existence for nearly 80 years and is one of the leading head-wear companies in our industry today. We are excited to have them as a partner as we continue our efforts of growing the Robert Graham brand into a lifestyle collection,” said Chuck Hellman, CEO Robert Graham.
The collection, targeted to hit stores for Spring 2010, will consist of a full line of scarves, gloves and headwear including Fedoras, Trilbys, Pork pies, Driving caps, Ivy caps, Newsboys, Legion hats (military shape) Baseball caps Knit beanies, and Watchcaps.
Designer Robert Stock, founder & owner of Robert Graham, will spear head design with Josh Sanders from Paramount and Paramount’s team will sell the categories.
Mark Rubenstein, Chairman & CEO, Paramount Apparel International said, “Paramount is proud and excited to be part of the Robert Graham family of licensees. What an outstanding brand and company to be partnered with and we look forward to working closely with the entire staff in expanding the brand through the exciting line of hats, caps, knits, scarves and gloves that we will be designing and producing. We are pleased to be associated with such a leader in our industry and look forward to many years of growth and in bringing new and fresh product to this category of accessories.”
Robert Graham known for its eclectic men’s & women’s sportswear is on a hot streak right now and growing exponentially into a full lifestyle brand. Current licensed categories include Dress Shirts, Neckwear, Belts & Small Leather Goods, Cufflinks & Button Studs. The brand is distributed in Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Ave, Neiman Marcus & better specialty stores both domestically & internationally.