Candie's
| Candie's | ||
| Founded: | 1981 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Business: | seller of shoes and apparel | |
| Parent Company: | Iconix Brand Group | |
| Website:http://www.candies.com/ | ||
Candie's is a clothing brand started in 1981. Originally a Charles Cole "El Greco" line of shoes, the brand was purchased by Iconix Brand Group in 1993. Since 2005, Kohl's Department Stores has had exclusive rights to the Candie's brand in all departments except shoes.
Candie's sells juniors' jewelry and apparel. Candie's has two fragrances: Candie's Heartbreaker Perfume Collection and Candie's Luxe Eau de Toilette Perfume Spray. The brand has also added curtains and girls' clothing and apparel.[clarification needed]
In June 2001, Candie’s launched a non-profit foundation called The Candie’s Foundation. The foundation's mission is to fight teenage pregnancy.[1][2]
Lea Michele is the current Candie's spokesperson.[3] Vanessa Hudgens (2010-2012) Britney Spears was the previous spokesperson (2009–2010), while Hayden Panettiere, Fergie, Lil Kim, Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff, Kelly Clarkson, Jenny McCarthy, Vanessa Carlton, and Ashanti have also represented the brand.
[edit] References
- ^ "The Candie's Foundation". Candiesfoundation.org. http://www.candiesfoundation.org/history.html. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
- ^ "Celebs Join Hilary Duff to Promote Kohl's Candie's Line". Adrants. http://www.adrants.com/2006/01/celebs-join-hilary-duff-to-promote.php. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
- ^ "Vanessa Hudgens is hot new face of Candie's". USA Today. 2011-01-25. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/01/vanessa-hudgens-is-new-face-of-candies/1. Retrieved 2011-01-25.
