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
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.