NME Icons – a range of T-shirts from internationally famous music brand NME – was created working with specialist manufacturer LEAP Group. The unique collection presents classic NME covers featuring artists including The Clash, Stone Roses, Libertines, Joy Division and Kurt Cobain.
NME publisher Faith Hill says: “NME is renowned for its iconic rock photography and these covers are some of the best-loved in the magazine’s history. We’re thrilled to have worked with all involved to create such a fantastic range of T-shirts for music fans.”
The T-shirts are on sale now at stores including Footasylum, Free Spirit, Play.com and the NME Store online at NME.COM.
Andrew Horton, director of IPC Plus, says: “By working with Global Brands Group and LEAP, we’ve created a high quality range which perfectly showcases some of the most iconic NME covers. This range is the latest in our collection of products launched against key brands.”
John Harrison, LEAP managing director, adds: "NME has been a British rock ‘n’ roll institution for over 50 years. Rock T-shirts are and always will be in demand. And with NME – a brand that is known globally with excellent access to amazing music images – we have a fantastic opportunity to create the NME Icons clothing brand."
About NME
IPC Media says: “The NME is the longest published and most respected music weekly in the world. Every week it gives its readers the most exciting, most authoritative coverage of the very best in contemporary music. The award-winning www.nme.com, launched in 1996, has grown to be the biggest commercial music news site in Europe.”
About IPC Plus
IPC Media says: “IPC Plus is the division of IPC focused on national and international syndication and brand licensing. It is dedicated to developing innovative commercial partnerships and providing partners with access to our market leading brands and award-winning content.”
About Global Brands Group
Global Brands Group says: “Global Brands Group's business is focused on product licensing, merchandising and retail development. Currently Global Brands Group's growing portfolio of intellectual properties includes brands created by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the PGA TOUR Licensed Properties, Inc. (PGA TOUR), Federation Internationale de Basketball (FIBA), IPC Media and Warner Bros. Consumer Products among others. www.globalbrandsgroup.com”
About LEAP Group
LEAP says: “LEAP’s approach is to bring absolute transparency to the business of selling brands and licensed products from within the fashion and sports sector. LEAP’s Strategy is to help maintain relationships and long-term distribution. LEAP only work with globally recognised brand owners and sells via its own internal and external international sales forces. Their unique service is a step ahead for brands, retailers and their customers.”
