New York, NY — Nicole Miller, the iconic American fashion and lifestyle brand, announces two new licensing partnerships with Marcus Adler and Collection 18, further expanding the brand’s reach in the women’s accessories market.

The new partnership will strategically strengthen Nicole Miller’s presence across a wide network of department store and off-price retailers, including Macy’s, Von Mauer, JCP, Amazon, Marmaxx/Winners, Nordstrom Rack and more, with assortments debuting Spring 2026.

Collection 18 will lead the development of Nicole Miller’s women’s handbags and small leather goods, spanning core categories such as cross-body bags, shoulder bags, totes, clutches, wallets, wristlets, and duffels. Known for its innovation and agility, Collection 18 is well-positioned to scale Nicole Miller’s handbag business across retail tiers.

Marcus Adler, a heritage New York accessories company, will introduce a collection of headwear and cold weather accessories, including hats, scarves, gloves, wraps, ruanas, ponchos, as well as swim cover-ups. With a proven track record in trend-right seasonal product, Marcus Adler strengthens Nicole Miller’s lifestyle positioning with accessories designed for year-round relevance.

“These partnerships reinforce our strategy to expand Nicole Miller in categories with strong consumer demand and broad retail potential,” said Carolyn D’Angelo Senior Managing Director, Head of Brand Operations at Gordon Brothers who oversees Nicole Miller. “Marcus Adler and Collection 18 bring best-in-class capabilities that will drive category growth and deliver Nicole Miller accessories to a wide range of customers.”

“Nicole Miller has incredible brand equity across generations of consumers, and we are excited to translate that into handbag collections that will resonate across retail tiers,” said Drew Pizzo, President of Collection 18.

“Our business is built on strong partnerships with leading retailers, and Nicole Miller’s brand strength allows us to deliver even more value and excitement to those customers,” added Andrew Zinaman, Managing Partner of Marcus Adler.

About Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller is a global fashion and lifestyle brand headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1982, the iconic brand became well known for popularizing the little black dress and has grown to be one of the premier names in American fashion. Currently, Nicole Miller has extended beyond her celebrated women’s apparel and accessories collections to partner with leading licensees in over 45 fashion and lifestyle categories across men’s, kids, home, beauty, fragrance, and more. The brand can be found online and in department store, specialty, mass, and off-price retailers. In 2022 Gordon Brothers (www.gordonbrothers.com), the global advisory and investment firm, made a majority investment in Nicole Miller, bringing their expertise to grow the brand’s product offerings and leading licensees across the world. For additional information, visit (www.nicolemiller.com).

About Collection 18
Founded in 1982, Collection 18 has been a leading supplier of on-trend fashion accessories for over four decades. What began as a single-category specialist in designer silk printed scarves has expanded into a diverse range of accessory categories, including hats, belts, cold weather apparel, handbags, and gift items. The company offers a growing stable of national brands and private label collections and is dedicated to staying ahead of fashion trends to deliver high-quality, innovative products. Collection 18 products can be found in all major department and specialty stores across the country.

About Marcus Adler
Marcus Adler has been an industry leader for over 75 years in design, manufacturing and distribution of women’s fashion accessories.  Originally established as a leather glove company, Marcus Adler now offers an extensive collection of products including hats, cold weather accessories, ruanas, fashion scarves, socks, hair accessories, and home goods. The company proudly partners with major department stores, nationwide specialty retailers and leading e-commerce platforms, providing both branded and private label products.  Marcus Adler’s deep industry expertise, combined with a strong understanding of fashion trends across all price points, allows them to successfully serve a diverse and growing clientele.