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MIDDLEBURY, Conn., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-=KYODO JBN/ --

- Following the collaboration debut, the license agreement is the natural next

step in the partnership

Timex Group (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3284055-1&h=4249525689&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftimexgroup.com%2F&a=Timex+Group),

a global leader in watchmaking for over 165 years, today announces a

strategic new license agreement with Judith Leiber Couture (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3284055-1&h=3199033035&u=https%3A%2F%2Fjudithleiber.com%2F&a=Judith+Leiber+Couture),

a global luxury brand.

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The partnership will begin September 15, 2021 with the introduction of two

limited-edition watch designs, the T80 digital and Q analog. With the bold,

artful and fashion-forward touch of Judith Leiber, the styles will be limited

to 200 units each and feature over 900 hundred Swarovski(R) crystals on the

watch cases, dials and bracelets in playful color combinations that could only

come from such a distinctive designer.

"We are proud to reinforce our partnership with Authentic Brands Group and to

add a brand that is a true cultural icon in the fashion world," notes Tobias

Reiss-Schmidt, CEO of Timex Group. "We look forward to combining our expertise

in luxury watchmaking with the disruptive, pop-culture inspired designs that

the Judith Leiber brand is so renowned for."

As part of this new partnership, Timex Group's creative designer Giorgio Galli

has teamed up with Judith Leiber's creative director Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger to

maintain the essence of the Judith Leiber brand while ensuring the watches and

collections reflect the colorful aesthetic and contemporary luxury styling of

the brand.

"We're so excited to design and release a collection with Timex. Watches are

timeless, functional and the ultimate style accessory," said Dee Ocleppo

Hilfiger. "Each watch has been transformed into wearable art through the

impeccable craftsmanship, bold colors and iconic designs our audience loves and

expects from Judith Leiber Couture."

Under this license agreement, Timex Group will be responsible for the

production and worldwide distribution of Judith Leiber and Judith Leiber

Couture-branded watches beginning in Spring 2022 at Judith Leiber boutiques,

select authorized retailers and online.

More information on the collaboration can be found HERE (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3284055-1&h=737047334&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.timex.com%2Fbrowse%2Fco_labs%2Ftimex-x-judith-leiber%2F&a=HERE).

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About Timex Group

Timex Group designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces around the

world. Timex Group is a privately-held company headquartered in Middlebury,

Connecticut with multiple operating units and over 3,000 employees worldwide.

As one of the largest watch makers in the world, Timex Group companies produce

watches under a number of well-known brands, including Timex, adidas, Furla,

Gc, Guess, Judith Leiber, Missoni, Nautica, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ted Baker,

Versace and Versus.

Join Timex on social media: @timex (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3284055-1&h=468196166&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftimex&a=%40timex)

For more information, please visit http://timexgroup.com.

About Judith Leiber

Judith Leiber is a name synonymous with elegance, style and sophistication. For

more than fifty years, Judith Leiber's incomparable evening bags and crystal

minaudières have been recognized worldwide for their meticulous attention to

detail, flawless hand-craftsmanship and whimsical designs. Under the creative

direction of Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, the brand's co-owner, collaborator and

global brand ambassador Judith Leiber, has expanded its global footprint and

re-launched Judith Leiber jewelry. Judith Leiber is available in 105 points of

sale across North America, Europe and the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

For more information, visit https://judithleiber.com/.

Follow Judith Leiber on Instagram (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3284055-1&h=279804335&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fjudithleiberny%2F&a=Instagram), Facebook (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3284055-1&h=1025285632&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FJudithLeiber%2F&a=Facebook) and Twitter (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3284055-1&h=1379429577&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FJudithLeiber&a=Twitter).

About Authentic Brands Group

For more information, visit authenticbrands.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3284055-1&h=2658333387&u=http%3A%2F%2Fauthenticbrands.com%2F&a=authenticbrands.com).

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Press Contacts

Timex

Katie.Condon@zenogroup.com | TimexPR@zenogroup.com

Authentic Brands Group, Owner of Judith Leiber

Scarlet Manzueta | smanzueta@abg-nyc.com

SOURCE  Timex