Dreamworks Animation Unveils Limited Edition Capsule Collection from Eight Leading Designers at Inaugural New York Fashion Week: Men's
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION UNVEILS LIMITED EDITION CAPSULE COLLECTION FROM EIGHT LEADING DESIGNERS AT
INAUGURAL NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: MEN’S
Designs from Billy Reid, Ernest Alexander, Michael Bastian, Ovadia & Sons, Public School, Robert Geller, Timo Weiland and Todd Snyder available exclusively on Amazon Fashion
Range of tees and hoodies features Felix the Cat, He-Man, Richie Rich, Underdog and Where’s Waldo?
LOS ANGELES – July 13, 2015 – At New York Fashion Week: Men’s, DreamWorks Animation will unveil its limited edition “Character Clash” collection showcasing five classic characters in designs from Billy Reid, Ernest Alexander, Michael Bastian, Ovadia & Sons, Public School, Robert Geller, Timo Weiland and Todd Snyder. Available exclusively on Amazon Fashion from July 13, the range of tees and hoodies includes the famous faces of Felix the Cat, He-Man, Richie Rich, Underdog and Where’s Waldo?.
“DreamWorks Animation is excited to join CFDA and Amazon Fashion in support of New York Fashion Week: Men’s. Our library of diverse characters includes a host of heroes, trailblazers and misfits that make an unlikely complement to these leaders in men’s design,” said Brian Robinson, Head of Creative, Design and Development for DreamWorks Animation. “The collision of these icons of pop culture with those of the fashion industry has resulted in a fun and irreverent collection we’re thrilled to share with Amazon’s millions of customers.”
Intended to inspire a clash between designer and subject, the sixteen-piece collection sees the unexpected merging of each designer with the classic character of their choice, resulting in artistic interpretations across each design. DreamWorks offered the group creative freedom to reinterpret the character they loved most to fit their aesthetic. From graphic prints and embroidered patches, to typewriter art and camouflage, each design is as unique as the pairings themselves.
Designer & Character Pairings
Billy Reid and Underdog
Ernest Alexander and Where’s Waldo?
Michael Bastian and Richie Rich
Ovadia & Sons and Richie Rich
Public School and Underdog
Robert Geller and Felix the Cat
Timo Weiland and Felix the Cat
Todd Snyder and He-Man
“We’re delighted to work with DreamWorks Animation and the CFDA to give our customers the opportunity to own a limited edition piece designed by some of the leading names in American menswear today,” said John Lohnas, GMM of Men’s Clothing at Amazon Fashion.
“CFDA is at the forefront of creating different and exciting opportunities for our CFDA Members,” said Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA. “The ‘Character Clash’ collection is a great way for these designers to showcase their creativity and pay homage to such iconic characters. We’re excited to unveil the collection of fashion-meets-pop culture at New York Fashion Week: Men’s.”
For attendees of NYFW: Men’s, the Character Clash collection will be on display at Skylight Clarkson Sq July 13-16. The collection will be available for sale on Amazon Fashion starting July 13, while supplies last at Amazon.com/DWCharacterClash.
About DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG-animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 31 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots, and The Croods.
About CFDA
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962 that leads industry-wide initiatives and whose membership consists of more than 450 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers. In addition to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, which recognize the top creative talent in the industry, the organization stages New York Fashion Week; Men’s. It also offers programs which support professional development and scholarships, including the CFDA {Fashion Incubator}, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, the Geoffrey Beene Design Scholar Award, the Liz Claiborne Design Scholarship Award and the CFDA/Teen Vogue Scholarship. Member support is provided through the Strategic Partnerships Group, a high-profile group of companies offering designers strategic opportunities. The CFDA Foundation, Inc. is a separate, not-for-profit organized to mobilize the membership to raise funds for charitable causes. Through the Foundation, the CFDA created and manages the worldwide Fashion Targets Breast Cancer initiative; raises funds for HIV/AIDS organizations with events such as Fashion’s Night Out and 7th on Sale and addresses the issue of model health with The CFDA Health Initiative. For more information, please visit www.CFDA.com, facebook.com/cfda, twitter.com/cfda, cfda.tumblr.com, and youtube.com/cfdatv.
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DreamWorks Animation
818.695.3719
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