Rampage Announces Sports Illustrated Cover Model, Bar Refaeli as Its New Spokesperson
July 22 2009 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iconix Brand Group
(NASDAQ: ICON) (the "Company") today announced a partnership with
international supermodel and Sports Illustrated 2009 cover girl,
Bar Refaeli to appear in its Rampage brand's upcoming fall 2009
marketing campaign. Refaeli replaces supermodel, Gisele Bundchen as
the new face for the young contemporary brand. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090722/NY49923 ) Bar Refaeli
commented, "The Rampage line is comfortable and the cuts are very
feminine. It always fits perfectly to the curves of a woman's body
- I have curves and I feel really good in it!" The fall campaign
will debut in September issues of fashion and lifestyle magazines
such as Elle, Lucky and Cosmopolitan as well as be featured on
outdoor advertising and online at fashion and lifestyle websites.
Dari Marder, Chief Marketing Officer, Rampage, commented, "We were
looking for a fresh new face to follow our spring campaign with
Gisele Bundchen and when we met Bar we instantly fell in love with
her. Bar is sweet, young, sexy and beautiful just like our Rampage
customer. We look forward to a wonderful partnership." The Rampage
campaign was shot by famed fashion photographer Gilles Bensimon at
an estate in Los Angeles. Refaeli wears Rampage clothing,
accessories, intimates and footwear in a variety of set ups from
posing seductively in lingerie to a more innocent playful stance in
sportswear for the campaign. The campaign was created by the Iconix
in-house marketing team. Rampage is known for offering women
clothing and accessories that can take them from day to evening.
Rampage products are sold at better department stores nationwide
and at http://www.rampage.com/. Iconix Brand Group Inc.
(NASDAQ:ICON) owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of
consumer brands including CANDIE'S (R), BONGO (R), BADGLEY MISCHKA
(R), JOE BOXER (R), RAMPAGE (R), MUDD (R), LONDON FOG (R), MOSSIMO
(R), OCEAN PACIFIC (R), DANSKIN (R), ROCA WEAR (R), CANNON (R),
ROYAL VELVET (R), FIELDCREST (R), CHARISMA (R), STARTER (R) and
WAVERLY (R). In addition, Iconix owns an interest in the ARTFUL
DODGER (R) and ED HARDY (R) brands. The Company licenses its brands
to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch
every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market
to the mass market in both the U.S. and around the world. Iconix,
through its in-house advertising, promotion and public relations
agency, markets its brands to continually drive greater consumer
awareness and equity. Contact: Tara Levy Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
212-730-0030 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090722/NY49923
http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Iconix Brand Group Inc.
CONTACT: Tara Levy of Iconix Brand Group, Inc., +1-212-730-0030,
Web Site: http://www.rampage.com/
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