Starter jackets are back...(Pics added)

[Nike Jordan]

PR Newswire

[h1]The Starter Jacket is Back[/h1][h2]Classic and Iconic Sports Licensed Apparel Item Returns with NFL Collection, Special Preview at Super Bowl XLVII, Official Launch For Back-to-School Season[/h2]

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Starter, the groundbreaking sports apparel brand founded in 1971, partners with G-III Apparel Group to revive the classic satin jacket - one of the most iconic team apparel items in the history of sports licensing. Over the years, the "Starter Jacket" evolved to become a wardrobe staple for sports fans, players, entertainers and trendsetters to express their team pride and street style – which continues to resonate in the marketplace to this day.

The partnership brings G-III Sports President/Founder and former NFL pro Carl Banks full circle with his relationship to the brand. When Carl Banks was playing in the NFL (New York Giants, 1984-1992), Starter's CEO at the time, David Beckerman , took Banks under his wing and introduced him to the apparel industry. Today, Banks is helping to breathe life back into the beloved Starter brand and will unveil the new NFL line to retailers and press days before Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, LA at the Starter Parlor (321 Chartres Street ). The consumer launch will take place Fall 2013 for back to school season.

"With a history dating back to the 70's, the convergence of sports, fashion and entertainment was created and defined by Starter, which paved the way for many brands to follow suit," says Banks.  "The Starter jacket was a beacon of 80's and 90's fashion and we can't wait to bring it back with contemporary styling and a modern athletic fit."

For more information, to speak to company executives or to request Starter samples, please contact Sarah Cirkiel ([email protected]) or Theresa Tran ([email protected]) 212.475.4919.

ABOUT G-III APPAREL GROUP

G-III is a leading manufacturer and distributor of outerwear, dresses, sportswear, swimwear, beachwear and women's suits, as well as handbags and luggage, under licensed brands, our own brands and private label brands. G-III sells swimwear, accessories and resort wear under our own Vilebrequin brand. G-III also sells outerwear and dresses under our own Andrew Marc , Marc New York and Marc Moto brands and has licensed these brands to select third parties in certain product categories. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Sean John , Kenneth Cole , Cole Haan , Guess?, Jones New York, Jessica Simpson , Vince Camuto , Ivanka Trump , Nine West, Ellen Tracy , Tommy Hilfiger , Kensie, Mac & Jac, Levi's and Dockers brands and sports licenses with the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Touch by Alyssa Milano and more than 100 U.S. colleges and universities. Our other owned brands include Jessica Howard , Eliza J, Black Rivet, G-III, G-III Sports by Carl Banks and Winlit. G-III also operates retail stores under the Wilsons Leather, Vilebrequin, Calvin Klein Performance and Andrew Marc names.

ABOUT STARTER
Owned by Iconix Brand Group, Starter stands for heritage, authenticity and sports performance and is committed to producing apparel to the highest standards of design and value.  Established in 1971, Starter pioneered the fusion of sports clothing with popular culture by forging partnerships with major professional sports leagues, colleges, Olympics sports and individual athletes.

SOURCE G-III

 

[ihatemondayz]

no NBA jackets?

 

[powerballin]

Greatest jacket I ever owned.  Thanks Dad.

 

[trilluminated]

by G-III though..

 

[lil dre 08]

This is great news! I been bugging my older cousins to find their old Starter Jackets and give them to me. I was hurt when I saw a Raiders one at a thrift shop last winter for 8 dollars. I left my wallet in the car and was too lazy to go to my car to get it. Went back the next day and it was gone. Le sigh.

 

[Bert.]

nah, they shouldnt be back IMO

tacky

 

[babyface34]

Sign me up for the team hoodies with cursive writing (bulls, hornets, tarheels and panthers)!!

 

[powerballin]

I won't be rocking one tho.  I'll let the youngins recycle the 90s swag.  I almost feel sorry for them because we are at the point where nothing is original

 

[Nike Jordan]

no NBA jackets?

It's not in the press release but NBA and college jackets will be available as well.

 

[beh235]

Watch the price be through the roof for these

 

[Nike Jordan]

by G-III though..

Watch the price be through the roof for these

Quit being Negative Nancys.

 

[6 Rings G.O.A.T.]

I knew it was only a matter of time before this tread made a comeback..

 

[kingcrux31]

 

[GrizzlyAnimal]

I remember my cousin got robbed at gun point for his along with a few other people back in the days.. i had a raiders pull over one, i always wanted this one tho 

 

[gatzbygordon]

When I lived in Georgia it was all about the puffy ones not the windbreaker ones then I think majestic started coming out with the different colored baseball team jackets and jerseys to match with different colored fitteds and the starters died down..

 

[gatzbygordon]

When I lived in Georgia it was all about the puffy ones not the windbreaker ones then I think majestic started coming out with the different colored baseball team jackets and jerseys to match with different colored fitteds and the starters died down..

 

[Nike Still Sux]

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[solexsup]

Yall late

 

[kingcrux31]

http://www.freshnessmag.com/2013/01...ket-to-make-a-return-during-super-bowl-xlvii/

 

[senor chang]

I used to have a NYG and a Raiders hoodie starter jacket given to me by my uncle (the ones like Bud Bundy used to wear). Man those raiders joint went hard back then.

 

[lstylez23]

raiders will be copped

 

[alter ego]

I'd rock a Bulls one.

 

[nationaltruckerdave]

I want the other starters, not the satin

 

[jordanhead718212]

Knicks and Giants ones will be copped

 

[killthehype]

Oh no. The hype is going to kill these.