Fashion Icon Nicole Richie to Give The Big Interview Keynote at Licensing Expo 2014 Licensing Expo - May 2014

 
Advanstar Licensing, organizers of Licensing Expo, and The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA), the show’s exclusive sponsor, jointly announce that creative director of House of Harlow 1960, actress, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and fashion icon Nicole Richie, will deliver The Big Interview keynote address. The keynote will be presented Tuesday, June 17, at 2:30 p.m. as a Q-and-A session, moderated by Tony Lisanti, editor-in-chief of License! Global magazine. Licensing Expo is the world’s largest and most influential brand, character, entertainment and art licensing event. More than 5,000 brands seeking licensing partners and product collaborations will be represented at the Expo, which takes place June 17-19, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

“Advanstar Licensing is delighted to welcome Nicole Richie as a keynote speaker at Licensing Expo,” says Jessica Blue, vice president, Licensing Expo. “We look forward to Nicole sharing her business expertise and insights to building successful fashion and lifestyle brands with our attendees and exhibitors.”

Charles Riotto, president, LIMA, adds, “We look forward to giving our members and all Licensing Expo attendees the opportunity to hear directly from Nicole Richie, one of the industry’s noteworthy success stories, about the business-boosting power of licensing at this year’s Expo.”

Richie is the founder and creative director of the House of Harlow 1960 brand, which she launched in 2008. The House of Harlow 1960 label encompasses the categories of jewelry (in partnership with Glamhouse), eyewear, handbags, shoes and ready-to-wear (in partnership with Majestic Mills). The collection is available globally at high-end department, specialty and online stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Selfridges, Shopbop and many others. Richie has also launched a perfume, Nicole by Nicole Richie, in 2012, as well as the Nicole Richie Collection for QVC and an Impulse Collection for Macy’s.

The Licensing Expo will open with a keynote presentation from Jeffrey Katzenberg, chief executive officer and co-founder, DreamWorks Animation, Tuesday, June 17, at 8 a.m. Both keynote presentations are free to all Licensing Expo attendees and exhibitors.

"I am thrilled to be addressing the executive audience of licensing and brand extension professionals at Licensing Expo. I’ve learned more than I ever imagined through the years while driving the creative vision of my brand extensions through House of Harlow 1960, Glamhouse, Majestic Mills, Modern Vintage, QVC, Macy’s and Marks & Spencer. Today there are many places/channels for a designer to express their point-of-view and distribute their merchandise and I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences with branded product with Licensing Expo attendees and providing a #candidlynicole look into the industry," commented Richie .

Richie will exhibit alongside brands such as Juicy Couture, ále by Alessandra, William Rast, Von Dutch, Crocs, kathy ireland Worldwide and many others in the new Fashion & Lifestyle zone at Licensing Expo.