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Warner Bros. Consumer Products Teams Up With UNIQLO To Unveil Magical Harry Potter Apparel Collection

(June 28, 2011 - Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) has announced a partnership with UNIQLO, the largest clothing retailer in Japan, to introduce a stylish, one-of-a-kind apparel line to capture the wonder of the hugely popular franchise, Harry Potter. Expanding on their current deal, new offerings will also be available from classic characters, including Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry. The all-new apparel line from the world of the young wizard will feature detailed graphics and elements from the world of Harry Potter on t-shirts targeting a wide range of fans, adults and kids, and will be available at all UNIQLO stores worldwide (excluding United States), at UT STORE HARAJUKU, and UNIQLO online store, just in time for the final installment of the record-breaking film series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2." 2011 marks the third year WBCP has partnered with the fashion-forward company, previously releasing stylish new lines for fan favorites including Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, Batman and Superman. An all-new collection for both Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry are now available and include trendy t-shirts for females and girls. “This expanded partnership with UNIQLO will allow fans to immerse themselves in some of the most beloved and larger-than-life franchises in a chic and stylish way,” said Jordan Sollitto, Executive Vice President of International Licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are thrilled about the extension of this partnership and are excited to provide additional offerings that capture the essence and personality befitting these properties.” About Warner Bros. Consumer Products: Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world. About UNIQLO: UNIQLO is a subsidiary brand of Fast Retailing Co. (FR), a leading Japanese retail holding company that offers clothing under a number of brands, including Theory, g.u., Comptoir des Cotonniers and Princesse tam.tam. With sales of 814 billion yen in fiscal 2010, FR is the world’s fourth largest apparel retailer and Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO operates an integrated business model under which it designs, manufactures, markets and sells high-quality, casual apparel.
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