Art Ask Agency´s Newsletter January 2010

Victoria Francés success continues

The 5th collection from ENRI, in the Spanish and Portuguese markets, of the gothic queen artist Victoria Francés. Once again ENRI has come up with fresh designs and new formats. Of the 15 licensed properties ENRI offers to retail, Victoria remains in the top three, with some hot competition with the likes of Hannah Montana. Anna Pla, ENRI Marketing Director says: “There is such a demand out there for Victoria Francés products, we are guaranteed success.” Other faithful licensees supporting the license for sometime now are: Trend Import, Germany - increased range of merchandise based on the art of Victoria. For their January launch we will see a large new range of home textile, fashion bags and table wear: mugs, glasses and coasters. Ravensburger, Europe - are preparing the Toy Fair launch of the long expected paint by numbers in three different sizes for Victoria’s fans. Educa and Heye keep expanding the jigsaw ranges every season. Apparel…opportunities still available for selected categories. Pyramid International, worldwide - Misty Circus poster from her brand new collection of artwork from the books published by Norma Editorial, Spain. With the first book already out on the market, the launch of second title in the series is just around the corner, to be published in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, UK, USA and Benelux.

Haynes Publishing - New partners for brand Haynes Publishing

Full offer of home textile in production from Euromoda in Spain making the most of the range of models from Haynes Publishing for their youth target. Scandinavian based apparel manufacturer, Contrast, launches a wide range of t-shirts for the Nordic markets in preparation for the coming seasons and trends. Dis2 / Busquets Back to School offer of Haynes is exceeding all expectations after the first presentations to key retailers in Iberia. Pull and Bear bags in store this quarter following on from the tremendous success of the t-shirts sold last summer.

José del Nido - Ricordi, new jigsaw puzzles

Italian puzzle makers Ricordi have taken the plunge and signed up fantasy artist José del Nido with 5 puzzles for their collection 2010. This new range will be a great compliment to Ricordi’s current catalogue.

Anne Stokes - Zippo Europe / Reinders stickers

Anne Stokes Collection is moving forward with Zippo to produce an edgy range of desirable lighters on a worldwide level. Reinders, also licensees of Anne Stokes Collection, have launched their iphone stickers with great reception in the market.

Weenicons

Fun and edgy iconic pop brand Weenicons is taking Europe by storm. European consumers are itching to get their hands on Weenicons merchandising of all their favourite icons. Contact us for more information and available opportunities.

Norma Editorial news

A preview of some of the news published by Norma available for licensing through art ask agency Spanish artist Nekro and his book 13 Inches, photography and digital art, leading edge publication for all the fans of design and digital photography. First products to hit the market are the posters by Pyramid, launched at Spring Fair in February.

Bibian Blue Lacing Glamour

In the world of vintage fashion, retro and burlesque, Spanish designer Bibian Blue is the queen. She’s the only one to have designed directly for The Cure guitarist Paul Thompson. Her designs are unique, personal and unrivalled. With 10 years behind her, Bibian Blue is a leading name in the alternative fashion world. Enjoy this photographic book with a selection of her best work. Suitable for sophisticated and glamorous licensing.

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