Overland wins G.H. Bass Shoes licence in Europe

G-III Apparel Group has entered into a multi-year wholesale license agreement with British footwear distributor Overland to sell its

men’s, women’s and children’s footwear under G.H. Bass Shoes in Europe.

Overland, which also has the global footwear licensee for G-Star Raw, plans to sell G.H. Bass footwear primarily to department and specialty stores beginning in the autumn of 2014. The UK-based company also has a separate agreement allowing them to open retail stores for the brand in Europe.

Morris Goldfarb, chairman, chief executive and president of G-III, said: ““We are pleased to partner with a best in class organization such as Overland to bring this American heritage brand into the global market.

“Overland’s vast experience gives us a strong foundation as we take advantage of opportunities to grow G.H. Bass in these important markets.”

Stephen Palmer, chairman and chief executive officer of Overland, added: “We look forward to working with G-III to build the G.H. Bass brand and business into a global franchise. We are confident that we can develop and build wholesale distribution and retail stores throughout Europe.”