THE SIMPSONS Partners with Forever 21 for Clothing Line

By: Oct. 14, 2014
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THE SIMPSONS are fashion forward at Forever 21! Twentieth Century FOX Consumer Products and Forever 21 announce a new trendsetting collection celebrating the world's most iconic animated family, THE SIMPSONS, available in stores worldwide October 16.

THE SIMPSONS Forever 21 collection includes must-have sweaters, hoodies, t-shirts, tank tops, crop tops and loungewear with a street style aesthetic. The 15-piece line introduces Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and Krusty into its fun and fashionable designs, featuring classic SIMPSONS' imagery and famous catchphrases such as "Don't have a cow, man." The women's tank tops, crop tops and loungewear will retail for $14.90-$19.90 and the men's t-shirts and sweatshirts will retail for $14.90-$22.90.

"We are excited to partner with Forever 21 to bring America's favorite TV family to fashionable fans who will enjoy the combination of classic animation and the trendy streetwear feel of this collection," says Jeffrey Godsick, president of Twentieth Century FOX Consumer Products. "We have recently announced several hot new fashion collaborations featuring THE SIMPSONS with some of the world's most popular brands and see this latest collection with Forever 21 as an opportunity to engage with fans through contemporary fashion."

Forever 21, Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a fashion retailer of women's and men's clothing and accessories and is known for offering the hottest and most current fashion trends at a great value to consumers. This model operates by keeping the store exciting with new merchandise brought in daily. Founded in 1984, Forever 21 operates more than 630 stores globally with retailers in the United States, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Mexico, Philippines and United Kingdom. For more information please visit: www.forever21.com

The longest-running scripted show in television history, THE SIMPSONS exploded into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. Currently airing its record-annihilating 26th season, THE SIMPSONS has won 31 Emmy Awards was nominated for an Academy Award in 2012 for the theatrical short "The Longest Daycare." They have been the subject of a hit feature film, created a revolutionary virtual coaster ride at Universal Studios, received a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame and been honored with five U.S. postal stamps personally designed by Matt Groening. Named the "Best Show of the 20th Century" by Time Magazine, THE SIMPSONS was also named "Greatest American Sitcom" by Entertainment Weekly in 2013.

On August 21, 2014, FX Networks' channel FXX kicked off an exclusive cable run with a record-breaking 12-day, 552-episode marathon of THE SIMPSONS, airing all 25 seasons of THE SIMPSONS in sequential order with THE SIMPSONS MOVIE. The marathon catapulted FXX to the number-one ranking in cable in key young adult demos on numerous nights of the marathon. In October of 2014, FX Networks will launch SIMPSONS WORLD, a technologically groundbreaking non-linear digital platform for every episode of THE SIMPSONS available through its FXNOW app.

THE SIMPSONS is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Century FOX Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Al Jean are the Executive Producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the licensed content for the series. Film Roman, a Starz Company, is the animation house.



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