Fashion & Cosmetics

This section showcases not only fashion and cosmetic industry deal toys, but also designs for global joint ventures and merchandising awards.

Sneaker-Themed Keds Financial Tombstone

Custom crystal financial tombstone marking the sale of the canvas shoe brand Keds, including the Pro-Keds sneaker line. The acquiring firm was Columbus-based Designer Brands. (23AKL094)

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Labeling Company Deal Toy with Spinning Logo

Custom Lucite dealt toy, incorporating  spinning logo, commemorating the acquisition of Thermopatch. The Syracuse, New York-based company specializes in emblems, transfers, and labels for the garment and textile industries. (8AMF446)

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Fashion Accessories Deal Toy

Crystal deal toy commemorating the acquisition of Alce Group. The Italian firm manufactures metal accessories for the fashion industry.

(20LSS228)
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Back view of custom deal toy celebrating the acquisition by private equity firm Mandarin Capital Partners of Alce Group. Based in Bologna, Italy, Alce produces metal accessories like rings, zippers, and buckles for the fashion industry.

Pants-Themed Deal Toy

Custom deal toy commemorating the restructuring of German apparel firm Fritz Hiltl Hosenfabrik. The company specializes in men’s pants and trousers.

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Pants-Themed Crystal Deal Toy

Crystal deal toy recognizing capital raised for the acquisition of apparel company Haggar Clothing. The acquisition was made by Randa Accessories, a privately-held firm that produces luggage, jewelry, neckwear, belts, and wallets.

(9AMF292)
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Globe-Themed Joint Venture Commemorative

Custom crystal commemorating a joint venture between Wolverine World Wide and Chinese sportswear retailer Xtep International. The partnership focuses on growing the Saucony and Merell brands in mainland China, Macau, and Hong Kong.

(9AKL081)
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Department Store Acquisition Tombstone

Custom crystal tombstone commemorating the sale of a controlling stake in Liberty London. The department store is an internationally recognized brand by virtue of its fabric prints and luxury leather goods.

(9LSS189)
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Storefront Awning-Themed Deal Tombstone

Custom deal tombstone marking Series B financing for Stylistics, an AI-powered fashion merchandising and outfit recommendation platform.

(9ALJ365)
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Custom deal toy celebrating Series B financing, led by New York City-based PeakSpan Capital, for Stylitics. The Stylitics platform makes use of algorithms, trend data, and fashion expertise to provide outfit recommendations.

Washington State-Themed Deal Tombstone

Custom crystal deal tombstone, featuring a horseshoe design, commemorating an investment in Kerrits Activewear. Based in Bingen, Washington, the company specializes in apparel for the equestrian sports industry.

(7AKL589)
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Fashion & Cosmetics Deal Toys

In the galleries beginning on this page, you can find over 70 images of financial tombstones and deal toys from the fashion and cosmetics space. You’ll notice that the transactions they commemorate involve a number of internationally recognized fashion, cosmetics, and apparel players and brands. These include, among others, L’Oreal, Vionic, Kurt Geiger, Urban Decay Cosmetics, Under Armour, Pacific Brands, W Magazine, Billabong, and Liberty London.

You’ll also find deal toy designs featuring many of the common trappings and accessories associated with this space. You’ll see designs inspired by nail polish bottles, makeup jars, compacts, as well as fashion runways and dress racks.

But you’ll also encounter a number of transactions involving brands and companies that may be less familiar. These might include those recognizing the acquisition of an Italian manufacturer specializing in metal fashion accessories such as zippers, rings, and buckles; the sale of a surf-themed footwear brand; Series B funding for an AI-enabled fashion recommendation platform; the initial public offering of an Australian retailer providing sustainably and ethically produced underwear; and the acquisition of a French supplier of natural ingredients for cosmetics.

In addition to deal toys, you can also find here designs unrelated to any financial transaction. These include awards and employee recognition pieces custom designed for industry achievements and events. You’ll see, for instance, a fashion industry award, and a custom team recognition piece celebrating the dedication of a major apparel distribution center.