WHP Global signs Aimee Lee for Anne Klein Hats, Belts

WHP Global has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Aimee Lynn to design, manufacture and distribute a full line of cold-weather goods, hats, belts, and hair accessories for the Anne Klein brand.

Products will launch for Fall 2020 in department stores, e-commerce channels and specialty retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

Effy Zinkin, Chief Operating Officer at WHP Global, said, “In less than a year, we have expanded Anne Klein’s global presence in key markets including China and Mexico and added new categories including a line of women’s denim apparel.”

“The addition of the new accessories categories will help strengthen our core women’s business and continue the momentum as we focus on growing the brand with best-in-class partners around the world,” Zinkin added.

Peggy Freedman, Director of Licensing at Amiee Lynn, stated, “We are excited to partner with WHP Global and look forward to launching a new line of accessories for Anne Klein.”

An iconic legacy women’s fashion brand founded in 1968, Anne Klein serves women around the world with classic American style. 

The brand currently generates over $700 million in global retail sales with product distributed by best-in-class partners including Steve Madden for footwear and handbags, Kasper Group for sportswear, E. Gluck for watches, Herman Kay for outerwear, ONE Jeanswear Group for denim, Komar for loungewear, Marchon for eyewear, Centric for hosiery, Palm Beach for fragrance and cosmetics, and The Jewelry Group for jewelry.