Graj + Gustavsen Teams with EMME ® To Market New Full-Figure Apparel & Accessories Offering

NEW YORK - Feb. 24, 2015 - PRLog -- New York, New York, February 17, 2015 – Graj + Gustavsen (G+G, www.ggny.com), experts at identifying consumer and retail trends, announced today they have been retained by Emme, the iconic full-figured supermodel and entrepreneur, for representation. Through strategic licensing partnerships, G+G will expand Emme’s growing brand into women’s apparel and accessories, with a focus on the full-figured woman.

Currently, the full-figured market accounts for $17.2 billion of the $116.2 billion women’s apparel market. G+G recognized this tremendous opportunity, and marketing potential, and identified Emme as the ideal personality and brand to work with in tapping into this underserved market. With about 68% of the U.S. female population at size 12 or above, this provides an excellent marketing opportunity for Emme - a globally recognized full-figure advocate - to stage her unparalleled position into the apparel industry with her EMME ® brand and best serve this market.

Working closely with Emme, G+G will develop and execute licensing and merchandising programs with best-in-class licensees and retailers to deliver fashion forward products for the full-figured women’s market. The line will include a full range of sizes, with the focus of the business on sizes 12 and above, to include sportswear, activewear, outerwear, footwear, swimwear, intimates, lounge and sleepwear, and accessories. G+G is currently in talks with major national and omni-channel retailers.

“When we met Emme we saw an immediate synergy between her mission to make every woman feel beautiful no matter her size or age, and an opportunity that we had identified in the marketplace, and that is, to address the styling needs of over 100 million full-figured American women,” said Scott Todd, SVP Licensing and Strategic Partnerships of G+G.

“I am thrilled to have G+G on my side as I re-enter this fashion focused world with my own EMME ® brand to ensure that women with curves are empowered and feel and look beautiful with apparel and accessories that cater to their needs. I am drawn to G+G’s creative, expertise, market knowledge, product vision, shared passion and ambition, and I know that we will have a successful endeavor,” said Emme.

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About:

Graj + Gustavsen:

G+G is a full-service strategic and creative brand consultancy that offers brand and business growth solutions by delivering vision and insight in the areas of strategy, design, brand extension and consumer experience. For over 25 years, G+G has partnered with brand owners, investors and operators to maximize brand value, creating brand experiences and extensions that connect deeply with consumers. GGNY.COM

Emme:

With a career that spans more than two decades as a leading voice and face in the fashion industry, EMME is an iconic supermodel, and has paved the way for women to know that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. EMME is a TV personality, model, mom, author, brand spokesperson, creative director of her clothing lines, lecturer and globally recognized advocate for positive body image and self-esteem. Her philanthropic outreach includes being a board member to Hearts of Gold and Ophelia’s Place, an ambassador to The National Eating Disorders Association, and she donates her time to the Girl Scouts of America and Sister to Sister. Follow EMME on all forms of social media @EmmeNation.

Contact:

Scott Todd, Graj + Gustavsen

(212) 387 – 0070

scott@ggny.com