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The Company

Who We Are

Concept One Accessories is the premier resource for licensed fashion, sports, and entertainment accessories. Our well-rounded portfolio and expansive product offering establishes the company as the go-to resource for fashion accessories across all channels of distribution.

Concept One’s commitment to growth is demonstrated by the company’s continuous investments in production capabilities and strategic acquisitions.  Concept One’s steadfast and aggressive approach to growth will ensure the company’s long term position as a proven leader in the accessories business.

The company was established in 1999 by brothers Sam and Bernie Hafif and employs over 150 people worldwide.

What We Offer

Concept One’s integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands contains unprecedented product offerings. Concept One’s unique capability to design and translate fashion trends and items for all market accounts and price points allows us to develop for a wide variety of consumers. The company has aligned itself with over fifty premier licensing partners in each segment of business

      • FASHION   • ENTERTAINMENT   • SPORTS   • CONSUMER

Product categories for Men, Women, and Children include:

  • HEADWEAR
  • COLD WEATHER ACCESSORIES
  • BAGS
  • SMALL LEATHER GOODS
  • BELTS AND BELT BUCKLES
  • UMBRELLAS
  • SEASONAL FOOTWEAR
  • BOARD SHORTS

 

How We Operate

Design

Concept One has one of the most diversified, dynamic and talented in-house design studios in the business.  The company takes its design inspiration from the apparel industry as opposed to the accessories industry.  This design philosophy allows Concept One to be the driving force in fashion accessories.

  • 30 Designers/Skilled Artist
  • Photoshop/Illustrator/Indesign
  • Color Indexing
  • Trend Forcasting
  • Graphic Artists-Logos/Packaging/Hangtags
  • International Travel For The Latest In Trends And Design

 

Distribution

Concept One partners with two national distribution facilities. Both warehouses incorporate the latest in warehouse design and state of the art computer systems.

  • WEST COAST
  • City Of Industry, CA
  • 3,000,000 SQ Feet
  • Over 400 Employees   
  • EAST COAST
  • Jersey CIty, NJ
  • 2,000,000 SQ Feet
  • Over 300 Employees

Marketing

We support our brands with comprehensive marketing and public relations programs:

  • Trade Shows
  • National Advertising
  • Co-op Advertising
  • Trade Advertising
  • Point Of Purchase Displays
  • Fixtures
  • Catalogues
  • Contests
  • Social Media
  • Public Relations Programs

Production

Concept One maintains an office in Shanghai, China with a staff of 25, overseeing sourcing, quality control, and factory compliance.  Concept One manufactures products worldwide.  The company manufacturers are all ISO certified with the highest standard of approvals.  We supervise the production at all levels of manufacturing facilities and employ quality control supervisors to ensure that our products are manufactured to our quality standards and specifications.

Fabrics are sourced from the finest manufacturers throughout the world, including Italy, and assembled in China to achieve competitive pricing  

Sales

Concept One has developed an in-house force of 24 full-time account executives and planners. The company has distribution in virtually every retail chain in North America and over 1400 specialty stores. The company also works with 20 independent sales reps and attends 15 tradeshows per year.

The company distributes its products internationally through a network of distributors in local markets.

  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Consumer
  • Team Sports

Our Brands

Entertainment Brands

Fashion and Apparel Brands

Consumer Brands

Sports Brands

  • Headwear
  • Cold Weather Accessories
  • Bags
  • Small Leather Goods
  • Belt and Belt Buckles
  • Umbrellas
  • Seasonal Footwear
  • Board Shorts
  • Luggage

Products

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Cold Weather Accessories
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Bags
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Small Leather Goods
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Belt and Belt Buckles
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Umbrellas
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Seasonal Footwear
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Board Shorts
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  • ABG Signs Hickey Freeman Deals
  • Concept One Acquires Denco Luggage
  • Van Heusen Headwear and Bags
  • Concept One Expands Ski Brand
  • Concept One Classic Candy Brands from LMA, Inc.
  • Concept One Launches Marker® Cold Weather Accessories
  • Concept One Teams with Larry the Cable Guy for Headwear
  • HATS OFF TO DR. SEUSS! LAUNCHES IN NYC!

Press

ABG Signs Hickey Freeman Deals

Authentic Brands Group has added two new partners for its recently acquired Hickey Freeman and Hart Schaffner Marx brands–PVH and Concept One.

PVH has signed on to create dress shirts, neckwear, loungewear, sleepwear and underwear for the two brands with ties launching this fall and into the holiday season and other items following in spring 2014.

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Concept One Acquires Denco Luggage

North American licensee Concept One Accessories has acquired Denco Sports Luggage in a move to expand its category offerings. Concept One offerings already include headwear, cold weather accessories, bags and small leather goods. “The decision was driven by multiple factors that we believe will make this acquisition extremely lucrative for us and for our licensing partners,” says Sam Hafif, chief executive officer, Concept One.

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PVH Corp. Announces Licensing Agreement with USPA Accessories for Van Heusen Headwear and Bags

NEW YORK, Apr 26, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- PVH Corp. PVH -0.71%   and USPA Accessories, LLC dba Concept One Accessories, have entered into a licensing agreement under which USPA Accessories will market and distribute men's and boys' headwear and bags under PVH's Van Heusen brand. The initial term of the licensing agreement runs through 2015 and provides for a renewal at PVH's option. The new Van Heusen headwear and bag lines will include men's and boys' fashion headwear (excluding knit headwear) in classic shapes and seasonal fabrics, messenger and duffel bags, and briefcases.

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Concept One Expands Ski Brand

Concept One Expands Ski Brand Jan 29, 2013 Concept One has announced plans for a line of cold weather accessories and bags under Jarden’s Marker ski brand. Brand Central negotiated the deal on behalf of Jarden. In keeping with Marker’s reputation for practical ski gear, Concept One’s products will marry design with function. Bags will feature waterproof bottoms, gear storage and ultra-comfort straps. The glove line includes Gortex linings, goggle wipes and other performance features.

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Concept One Classic Candy Brands from LMA, Inc.

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Concept One Teams with LMA, Inc. for Classic Candy Brands, and with Design Plus for Popular Food Brands

January 15, 2013, New York, NY - Concept One today announced the acquisition of several candy brands represented by leading licensing agency, Lisa Marks Associates, Inc., including Spangler Candy’s Dum Dums® brand, Smarties Candy Company’s Smarties®, Impact Confections’ Warheads® and Just Born’s Classic PEEPS®, HOT TAMALES® and MIKE AND IKE® brands for Headwear and Cold Weather Accessories.

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Concept One Launches Marker® Cold Weather Accessories

January 11, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Concept One Accessories Launches Marker® Cold Weather Accessories and Bags for SIA January 11, 2013 (New York, NY): Concept One will launch a brand new line of Marker® cold weather accessories and bags later this month at the 2013 SIA tradeshow in Denver, CO. Marker, known for pioneering releasable ski binding technology in the 1950’s, is today a leading ski apparel and glove brand in the winter sports industry.

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Concept One Teams with Larry the Cable Guy

Concept One Teams with Larry the Cable Guy for Headwear, SLG   January 7, 2013, New York, NY – Concept One Accessories recently signed a licensing deal with Larry the Cable Guy to manufacture a line of licensed headwear, cold weather accessories, belts and small leather goods.“Larry the Cable Guy has a great connection with the traditional American guy,” says Sam Hafif, CEO of Concept One.  Our products will appeal to this down-to-earth male consumer with wearable accessories that also stay on trend.The company’s product line features baseball caps, bombers and knit

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HATS OFF TO DR. SEUSS! LAUNCHES IN NYC!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      HATS OFF TO DR. SEUSS! LAUNCHES IN NEW YORK CITY WITH GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® ATTEMPT, PARTNERSHIP WITH JEFF GORDON CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION AND DEBUT OF DR. SEUSS’S PERSONAL HAT COLLECTION   Yearlong celebration to include nationwide tour of Dr. Seuss’s never-before-seen personal hat collection   New York, NY, February 4, 2013—Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!

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Concept One Accessories

Concept One Accessories

119 West 40th Street
New York, NY  10018
212.868.2590
Fax: 212.868.2595

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