UGG Collective Launches For Autumn/Winter 2019

Brand Ushers In Seasonal Marketing Campaign With A Fresh Cast Including Musician H.E.R. And Entrepreneur Luka Sabbat

The iconic lifestyle brand continues to celebrate its uniqueness and elevated position by featuring personalities who highlight the diversity and spirit of UGG®.

Global lifestyle brand UGG® unveiled their sixth UGG® Collective global campaign for Autumn/Winter 2019, featuring a cast of real Californians including GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Gabi Wilson of H.E.R., plus entrepreneur and style influencer Luka Sabbat.

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From majestic mountains and wild woodlands to buzzing cities and quiet beach towns, California represents an eclectic paradise that brings together people from all across the world. For the brand’s new campaign, UGG® and the cast traveled across San Francisco finding breathtaking locations in the Presidio and historic Battery Chamberlain.

“The UGG Collective consists of Californian musicians, actors, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, photographers and professional athletes. Like UGG®, they are bold, provocative, free-spirited, optimistic and real,” said Andrea O’Donnell, President, Fashion & Lifestyle Brands. “Each season, we select new groups of unique individuals to represent the brand. In telling their stories, we tell ours.”

This season the cast includes:

• Gabi Wilson/H.E.R. dives into enigma to get listeners to focus on her sound rather than the person behind it. Writing and practicing music since the age of three, the California native’s soulful songs have garnered praise from the likes of Alicia Keys, Bryson Tiller, and Rihanna. Touted as one of R&B’s rising stars, she won her first GRAMMY Award in February 2019 and is part of a growing group of young creatives who are revising identity and art in the digital age.
• Luka Sabbat does everything his own way. Growing up between New York and Paris with fashion-industry parents, he has an innate sense of style infused into everything he does—most notably, his self-made project “Hot Mess,” a collaborative collection of unapologetically raw photography, film, clothing, and furniture. Boldly unfiltered, he redefines what it means to be a young creative entrepreneur.
• Crystal Moselle is intent on bringing more female perspectives to film, turning her lens on an all-girl cast in Skate Kitchen, which follows a group of unapologetically young, queer, and feminist skateboarders in NYC. Honest in her storytelling, Moselle’s tender curiosity allows her to create soft yet extraordinary moments on screen—uncovering beauty in pain, and truth in fiction.
• Daniel Woods never cowers in the face of failure, embracing it as a ladder to greatness. Competitively climbing since age eight, he is currently at the top of his game, winning a gold medal at the IFSC World Cup in 2010 and dominating the American Boulder Series for the last decade. Passionate and daring, he pushes the limits of possibility on a daily basis.
• Lola McDonnell is a free-spirited model whose wild heart and love for travel lead her to some of the world’s most beautiful places. Often accompanied by fiancé and fellow Collective member Zackery Michael, she leads an unconventional life of adventure.
• Zackery Michael lives life on his own terms as a self-taught photographer who’s always on the road. From shooting fashion editorials in NYC and celebrities in L.A. to documenting the mountain tribes of Myanmar, his photography focuses on intimate shots of people and places, often featuring his girlfriend Lola McDonnell.

The brand campaign was shot by photographer Frederic Auerbach and produced by 3Star Productions. The cast was assembled by casting director Shay Nielsen, and came to life with the help of wardrobe stylist Kate Ruth, hair stylist Nikki Providence and makeup artist Dana Delaney. The locations were given flair and detail with the assistance of set designer Eli Metcalf.

Adam Smith Wear Launches the Next-Gen Brand of Luxurious Men’s Underwear

New York luxury Men’s underwear company, Adam Smith has announced the introduction of its latest and exciting collection of men’s underwear – Adam Smith Wear. The collection features seven different sub-collections designed to be a comfortable and perfect fit for every occasion.

The Adam Smith Wear is a collection specially inspired as a response to men’s needs and expectations for boxer shorts to be comfortable, classy, and present lots of varieties. The fabrics are chosen from the best available underwear material and tested by experts. Also, all Adam Smith Underwear are fitted on all body types of men to ensure the right fit for every consumer.

“One day, I was speaking with a dear friend of mine about buying underwear, and he said that men are not as lucky as women; men are not given as much choice, and cannot afford to be picky. I realized that he was right! That’s when I started my research; I started talking with the men and asked what they were looking for in their underwear, and pretty soon I was getting input from lots of men around the globe,” Yasemin, a renowned New York fashion designer who has been in the business for over 30 years, revealed.

There are 7 different collections in the Adam Smith Brand. The purpose is to allow different choices depending on the need – the Executive, (for men who wear suits and official dresses); Basic, (casual underwear); Sports, (for the gym, athletics, etc.); U-Collection, (for men who love colors and dinner dates); Relax Boxer Shorts, (for in-house use); Seamless Collection, (for men who need comfort and relaxation at all times); and Form Collections, (Work, Casual, Sports, Dates, In-house, and for men who love to define their shape respectively).

Yasemin added, “You can pick from our wide range of underwear lines, depending on your needs – whether it’s to wear comfortably under your suit, to help you work out without breaking a sweat, to looking your best for a date, or whatever else your needs may be. All designs are detailed for your comfort.“

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The Glenlivet Continues to Set New Standards with the Release of a Dynamic New Expression: The Glenlivet 14 Year Old

The Glenlivet is breaking convention and encouraging consumers to rethink traditions within the single malt category with the release of a dynamic new expression: The Glenlivet 14 Year Old. Featuring sweet and fruity aromas, the newest liquid is the first in The Glenlivet portfolio to introduce single malt whisky selectively finished in high-quality ex-Cognac casks to the U.S. market.

The Glenlivet’s newest expression featuring the brand’s signature citrus notes and creamy smoothness, with a raisin-rich finish from select ex-Cognac casks, is now available exclusively in the U.S.

The Glenlivet 14 Year Old sees The Glenlivet’s iconic style of citrus and floral notes and creamy smoothness complemented by the sumptuous influence of select ex-Cognac casks, which include moist raisins, chocolate and licorice, to deliver a deep and intense experience. The new liquid is the latest step in the distillery’s quest to inspire and open up to a new generation of whisky drinkers through bold and unconventional flavor combinations and finishing techniques.

The Glenlivet 14 Year Old Bottle (PRNewsfoto/The Glenlivet)

“With The Glenlivet 14 Year Old we’ve created something truly iconic that embodies our incredible legacy while putting a modern spin on single malt whisky that’s been selectively finished in former Cognac casks,” said Sona Bajaria, Vice President of Marketing, The Glenlivet, Pernod Ricard USA. “The Glenlivet brand is built on a passion for extraordinary products and 14 Year Old was created with that in mind. We are confident consumers will love this new liquid as much as we do.“

The Glenlivet 14 Year Old will be exclusively available in the U.S. beginning in July 2019, where it will be a welcome addition to the thriving single malt Scotch whisky category and expand consumer choice as demand for new flavor profiles continues to grow.

“We crafted The Glenlivet 14 Year Old with the curious single malt community in mind,” said Alan Winchester, The Glenlivet Master Distiller. “The beauty of the whisky lover is that their palate is always evolving, searching for the next flavor experience, and we’re proud to add this delicious aged single malt, with portions selectively finished in ex-cognac casks, to our portfolio. The blend of rich Cognac-cask flavor influences and our signature fruity, smooth style are guaranteed to captivate single malt drinkers looking to explore.“

“Having spent time with whisky drinkers in the U.S., you can see the passion for original single malt innovation growing, and we’re confident The Glenlivet 14 Year Old will be a success with those looking to explore new flavor frontiers,” continued Winchester.

To sync with the bold, new color of The Glenlivet 14 Year Old’s packaging, The Glenlivet has teamed up with the Purple Heart Foundation to give back to those who serve by encouraging consumers to join them in raising a glass to service members.

For every bottle of The Glenlivet 14-Year-Old sold to participating retailers from now through December 31, 2019, The Glenlivet will donate $1 to The Purple Heart Foundation, with a minimum guaranteed donation of $50,000, up to $100,000.

The Glenlivet 14 Year Old will be available for an MSRP of $55 for 750ml and is the first The Glenlivet expression to launch since the brand unveiled a fresh new look and campaign earlier this year.

For more information on The Glenlivet 14 Year Old, www.theglenlivet.com/en-us/the-collection/14-year-old.