WEATHERPROOF READY: Concept One Accessories, which produces accessories for several high-profile brands under license, has added to its repertoire.
On Tuesday, Concept One Accessories disclosed a new licensing agreement to design, source, produce and distribute Weatherproof Vintage and Weatherproof adult cold-weather accessories, belts, small leather goods and backpacks. Weatherproof Vintage and Weatherproof are divisions of David Peyser Sportswear. The lines are distributed at Macy’s, Boscov’s and Bealls, among other stores, as well as on weatherproofvintage.com. Weatherproof was launched in 1948 and is best known for its outerwear and technologically advanced fabrics, classic styles, sweaters and flannels.
The adult cold-weather accessories will launch at retail in fall 2026 with the other categories to follow in spring of 2027.
“Cold-weather accessories, belts, small leather goods and backpacks are natural extensions of the Weatherproof Vintage lifestyle brand,” said Ron Rheingold, president of Weatherproof Vintage, in a statement. “We are pleased to partner with Sam Hafif and his team at Concept One who will bring their expertise producing and distributing these categories to the finest retailers and ultimately, today’s consumer who desires the finest fashion/value our brand represent.“
“The growth of the Weatherproof Vintage brand in sportswear and outerwear over the past several years has been very impressive,” said Hafif, who is chief executive officer of Concept One. “We’ve seen their retail footprint continue to expand, and the product looks phenomenal.”
Founded in 1999, Concept One Accessories is a leading resource for fashion accessories across all channels of distribution. Concept One has offices in New York, Mexico, the U.K. and China along with distribution partnerships in Canada, South Africa, Australia, Central and South America and the Middle East.
The company has been steadily signing licensing agreements, including deals with designer Jason Wu for an “aspirational” collection of handbags and small leather goods, and with French Connection for line of soft accessories. Concept One has also in the last several years partnered with Tommy Bahama, Crocs, True Religion, and Rebecca Minkoff.
