Authentic Brands Group And Global Brands Group Relaunch Taryn Rose At FN Platform

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Taryn Rose, the original luxury comfort dress shoe, today announced that it will debut a new look at FN Platform in Las Vegas February 21-23 at Booth #80601. The relaunch is part of a long-term global footwear partnership between Authentic Brands Group (ABG), an owner of a portfolio of sports, celebrity, and fashion brands including Taryn Rose, and Global Brands Group ("Global Brands"), one of the world's leading branded apparel, footwear, and fashion accessories companies.

"I have the highest regards for Global Brands and its President, Jimmy Gabriel," said Jarrod Weber, EVP Fashion, at Authentic Brands Group. "I believe with their expertise in designing and developing footwear along with ABG's vision and marketing expertise, Taryn Rose will grow exponentially and provide women with a solution they have been looking for, stylish shoes that are comfortable and can be worn all day.  We look forward to this relaunch of the brand."

Leveraging its unparalleled design and global industry expertise, Global Brands is reshaping Taryn Rose footwear, while building on its heritage of fashionable, yet functional shoes first created by orthopedic surgeon Taryn Rose, MD. The brand has been reimagined for today's discerning fashion customer who seeks contemporary silhouettes constructed from the highest-quality leathers and cutting edge comfort technologies. Global Brands will launch a full assortment including the addition of The Taryn Rose Collection, an elevated line made in Italy coming to market for Fall/Winter 2017-2018.

"Since launching in the late nineties, Taryn Rose quickly created a clear niche in the marketplace and built a loyal following within the fashion-comfort footwear space," said Jimmy Gabriel, Global Brands Group President of Footwear. "We see significant opportunities for growth and expansion, and look forward to working closely with ABG and Dr. Rose as we continue to take the brand to its next phase of development."

"I'm thrilled to be advising Global Brands on bringing the Taryn Rose brand into the wardrobes of women who are looking for a new alternative in fashion footwear. Taryn Rose has always targeted stylish women on-the-go, who are unwilling to be distracted by discomfort," explains Dr. Rose. 

Taryn Rose first launched in 1998 and was the original luxury comfort dress shoes created by orthopedic surgeon Taryn Rose, MD. Taryn Rose shoes were adored by Oprah and worn by career women everywhere throughout the late 90s and early 2000s. Combining Dr. Rose's medical background with fashionable designs, the brand offered women exquisite silhouettes that were both beautiful and comfortable. As part of Taryn Rose's growth strategy ABG is focused on expanding the core collection and extending the brand into lifestyle categories. Over the years, the brand has enjoyed a very loyal following within the fashion-comfort space.

About Authentic Brands Group

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development and content company, which builds long-term value through the ownership of intellectual property associated with prominent fashion, sports, celebrity and entertainment brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG enhances brand equity through partnering with best-in-class licensees and retailers. ABG's global portfolio of world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, Dr. J®, Thalia®, Michael Jackson® (managed brand), Juicy Couture®, Aéropostale®, Jones New York®, Judith Leiber®, Frederick's of Hollywood®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn Rose®, Misook®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Bobby Jones®, Spyder®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®, and Hind®. www.abg-nyc.com

About Global Brands Group Holding Limited

Global Brands Group Holding Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 787) is one of the world's leading branded apparel, footwear and fashion accessories companies. The Group designs, develops, markets and sells products under a diverse array of owned and licensed brands and a wide range of product categories.

Global Brands' innovative design capabilities, strong brand management focus, and strategic vision enable it to create new opportunities, product categories and market expansion for brands on a global scale. In addition, the Group is the global leader in the brand management business through its joint venture, CAA-GBG Brand Management Group.  For more information, please visit the corporate website: www.globalbrandsgroup.com.

About Taryn Rose®

Founded in 1998 by an orthopedic surgeon, Taryn Rose footwear combines medical know-how with high quality materials and design stylings. Over the years, Taryn Rose has continued to combine fashion, comfort and luxury, dominating the fashion-comfort market. The first ever category extension in legwear, launched in 2015 with Best Legwear. Taryn Rose has reinvented the industry by providing woman of all ages and professions with a lifestyle brand that meets the need of fashion, comfort and accessibility. Taryn Rose is a trademark of ABG-SLC, LLC.

Contact:

Stacy Berns / Danielle Poggi
Berns Communications Group
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(212) 994-4660

Dana McNamara 
Authentic Brands Group
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