Juicy Couture has signed a licensing agreement to design, produce and market a collection of watches under the Juicy Couture and Couture Couture brand names.
The companies announced the exclusive, long-term agreement, which takes effect immediately, in a joint press release issued Tuesday. The statement did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement.
The companies hope to launch the Juicy Couture watch collection in Fall 2006 with sales beginning at select, high-end retail outlets in the United States.
The watches will include rich color, exotic skins, jewel elements and clever shapes, according to the release.
Based in Southern California, Juicy Couture is a designer, marketer and wholesaler of casual apparel and loungewear for men, women and children. The company targets fashion-conscious women in the 18-45 age range, aspirational teens and baby boomers.
Liz Claiborne purchased the company in 2003.
The licensee designs, manufactures and distributes Movado, Ebel, Concord, ESQ, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss watches worldwide, and operates Movado boutiques and company stores in the United States.