The Rocawear Sale is a page dedicated to the best online sale links for Rocawear apparel and merchandise. Music mogul Jay-Z is the co-founder and creative director of the urban clothing and accessories brand.NY Times: Iconix to Buy Rocawear
Quotes
- "He (Jay-Z) is involved with anything to do with the brand. A lot of young kids pattern what they are going to do after these people, so we want to represent Jay-Z way in a way that inspires kids."—Jameel Spencer, Chief Marketing Officer of RocawearInStyle: Grammy-Honored Fashion Designers (Grammys 2008)
Iconix Brand Group Labels
Iconix is a large company that owns a number of different fashion labels. In addition to their Rocawear acquisition in 2007, the also own Candie's, Bango, Badgley Mischka, Joe Boxer, Rampage, Mudd, Mossimo, London Fog, OP, Danskin, Starter, Cannon, Field Crest, Charisma, Royal Velvet and Waverly.
Licensed Collections
- Children: Kids Headquarters
- Junior's: Signature
- Socks: Gina Group
- Handbags and belts: M. London
- Big and tall: Endurance
- Headwear: Nas Industries
- Jewelry: K & M Associates
- Women's intimates: Age Group
- Men's loungewear/underwear: Age Group
- Women's shoes: Topline
- Watches: The Vestal Group
- Sunglasses: Colors in Optics
References
Fast Facts
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1999
Co-founded by Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) and Damon DashOfficial Site: Rocawear About Us
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Originally urban men's sportswear lineOfficial Site: Rocawear About Us
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2005
Dash sold his 25% after a well-publicized rift with Jay-ZContactMusic: Dash Explains Rocawear Break-up (September 27, 2005)
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2007
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Iconix also agreed to enter into a separate joint venture with Jay-Z "to establish a new brand management and licensing company to identify brands to be acquired or developed"NY Times: Iconix to Buy Rocawear (March 7, 2007)
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Jay-Z continued as Chief Creative Officer of RocawearNY Times: Iconix to Buy Rocawear (March 7, 2007)
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Co-branded athletic footwear collection with PRO-KedsOfficial Site: Rocawear About Us
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Sold at Macy's
