GBMI wins footwear licence from 7 For All Mankind

Footwear producer Global Brand Marketing Inc has announced a global licensing agreement with popular luxury denim label 7 For All Mankind LLC. Under terms of the agreement, GBMI will design, develop, manufacture, market and globally distribute men's, women's and children's shoes for the brand.

"With fantastic brand recognition both domestically and abroad, 7 For All Mankind fits our company portfolio of brands perfectly, providing us a world recognized brand in an increasingly important luxury category," said Killick Datta, founder and chief executive of California-based GBMI. "Utilizing our worldwide infrastructure in design, sourcing, marketing and distribution should allow for the accelerated growth of 7 For All Mankind's footwear sales by bringing the right product to a worldwide market in a timely and efficient manner."

The new footwear collection will consist of a mix of dressy and casual styles to compliment the existing denim line. Distribution is geared towards high-end department stores and specialty boutiques. At a later stage, a line of children's shoes will be developed and launched.

GBMI also holds global footwear licenses for Diesel, XOXO, Nautica and Mexico. The company also owns retail store chain Global Feet, and the Verde and FunFlopps brands.