in association with THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BRANDS IN LICENSING: ART & DESIGN >>> PAUL FRANK


The Paul Frank brand adorns everything from apparel, accessories and electronics, through to home furnishings, bikes and even pet products. Given a new lease of life since Saban picked it up.


>>> SIMON’S CAT


The animated cartoon series features a hungry house cat who uses increasingly heavy handed tactics to get food from its owner. eOne bagged distribution rights back in May.


>>> THE BRIGHT SIDE


The range of gifts and greetings cards is designed using old print blocks by Rachel Bright. Storage tins, notebooks, journels, pet items and garden lines are all included.


>>> RHS


“Fantastic artwork and photography, alongside a well managed brand that stays true to its core values,” commented one judge. Beautiful products all harness the core of the archive collection.


>>> ROALD DAHL


One of the world’s greatest children’s authors, the latest expansion of a Dahl brand is the stage musical of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, showing in London.


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His fame has lasted considerably longer than the 15 minutes he predicted for everyone, with Warhol’s iconic pop art (including the diptych of Marilyn Monroe) still popular today.


>>> KEITH HARING


The work of the 1980s graffiti and visual artist responded to New York street culture by expressing concepts of birth, death and war. Madonna and others have used his work.


>>> NHM


The Natural History Museum has been steadily, and cleverly, building up its name in consumer products. Its educational but fun focus has been a winner, and there’s more to come.


>>> DAVID BOWIE IS...


One of the most popular V&A exhibits ever, Bowie was featured in over 300 objects including handwritten lyrics, original costumes, photos, film, music videos and set designs.


>>> BANKSY


“Really interesting to see underground go mainstream with powerful undertones,” said one judge of Banksy. The fact no one knows who he/she is only adds to the appeal.


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