Los Angeles, California, October 7, 2011 – Richmond Management Group, Inc. (RMG) announced today that it has signed children’s apparel and family interiors designer Wendy Bellissimo to its client list. Internationally known as a leader in bringing attainable luxury to families of all backgrounds, Wendy’s bedding, apparel and infant layette collection capture the essence of sophistication, comfort, and classic style. She has designed nurseries, homes and furniture for a multitude of celebrities including Brooke Shields, Kelly Ripa, and Denise Richards and is a much sought after family style expert in lifestyle focused media. Wendy is also the author of Nesting-Lifetsyle inspirations for your growing family.
RMG will be representing Wendy Bellissimo Media in the re-launch of a number of brands under the Wendy Bellissimo trademark including the well-known “Wendy Bellissimo Baby and Kids” brand along with new lifestyle brands that will bring the high-quality, American/European -style and elegance that Wendy is known for back into to the forefront of the child apparel and lifestyle industries. RMG will be announcing their first licensing partners for infant and children’s bedding, apparel and accessories in the next few weeks. These new licensees will be developing lines to launch for Fall 2012. Consumers can expect the traditional Wendy Bellissimo style along with her fashion forward sensibilities that capture the essence of the brand.
Jennifer Richmond, Managing Director of RMG said, “We are thrilled to be working with Wendy Bellissimo. As longtime fans, we are delighted that Wendy has put her confidence in us to deliver her design sensibilities to the public. Through a myriad of efforts, we plan to bring Wendy’s warmth and creativity to the hearts of the consumer and connect all those who love quality, comfort and sophisticated style.”
Richmond Management Group will take Wendy’s sought after brand to new levels through exciting corroborations and innovative licensing partnerships that will bring the WB product into a multitude of categories and retail outlets. Wendy will continue to develop her product lines in tandem with the signed licensees and maintain her inspiring and hands-on approach with each line. RMG has further plans to expand the WB brand beyond baby and kids.
“I am immensely excited at opening this new chapter in my career. Over the years, I have been blessed with success in the high-end specialty market, then in direct-to-retail and now, with RMG’s partnership, will be taking my vision to a new level across a diverse range of categories and market tiers,” said Bellissimo. I have always been working towards a global lifestyle brand and now, with these initial key licensees in place, and more to come, we are now officially on our way! I am beyond thrilled as is my family.”
About Wendy Bellissimo
The mother of four daughters aged eleven to six, Wendy Bellissimo is widely known as a successful entrepreneur with a passion for creating products that families will love. First perceived as an authority on products for growing families, Wendy’s sincerity and approachability enable her to connect with other women who see her as either the mom they are or as the mom they would like to be. Mainstream media has also recognized this connection. Wendy continues to be a much sought after lifestyle expert for Television, On-line, Print and Radio and has endorsed national consumer brands in multiple deals with both P&G and Unilever.
With her past DTR program generating in excess of $100 million dollars in a three-year limited run, Wendy Bellissimo has expanded her base of offerings from her beginnings in interiors to a broad range of juvenile categories which include bedding, décor, apparel, gift and baby gear.
About Richmond Management Group, LLC
Jennifer Richmond, a veteran with over 18 years experience in the licensing industry recently joined Richmond Management Group as Managing Director. Founded in 2003 by her husband, Andy Richmond, a veteran in-house licensing attorney, Richmond Management provides strategic and legal consulting in the areas of license and brand acquisition, brand development, deal and contract negotiation and the long-term management of licensed products and programs. Looking to assist companies without in-house expertise navigates through the sometimes complex world of licensing, Jennifer and Andy are able to provide their clients with a full range of services: from acquisition through final negotiation and brand management.
Contact: Jennifer Richmond
Richmond Management Group
P: 818.713.0120