Nike Sells UMBRO To Iconix Brand Group For $225 Million
Five months after it put both Cole Haan and UMBRO up for sale, Nike found a suitor for UMBRO this morning. Nike announced the sale of the UMBRO brand to Iconix Brand Group in a deal around $225 million dollars. Purchased by Nike back in 2008 as … READ MORE
Nike To Sell Cole Haan & UMBRO – Divesting Process To Begin Immediately
Nike announced this morning that it plans to sell its Cole Hann and Umbro brands in order to focus on its core business lines, Nike Sportswear, Jordan, Converse, and Hurley. Nike will begin the process immediately and expects to be completed with the transition by this time … READ MORE
The St George Collection | Tailored by UMBRO
Designed around the same iconic, multi-tonal red stripe design prominently featured on the England Home Shirt for Euro 2012, Umbro releases a special collection of gear for both on and off the field in honor of the country’s patron Saint, St. George. Led by the whole Umbro line-up of … READ MORE
UMBRO – F.C. Harlem Lions – Official Kit
A youth development program for communities often underserved, the F.C. Harlem Lions provides for some 500 members between the ages of 5 to 19 opportunities to participate in the sport of soccer. And while it is a challenge due to the socio-econcomical circumstances, thanks to sponsorship, such … READ MORE
UMBRO x PALACE Skateboards – Capsule Collection | Available Now
Consisting of a set of jerseys, a couple of drill tops, a reversible jacket, and a set of retro-themed soccer balls, Umbro and PALACE Skateboards‘ capsule collection is now available at Hanon. Although it may seem like an unlikely collaboration on the surface, Lev Tanju, founder of PALACE Skateboards sees it … READ MORE
UMBRO Classic Sportswear
To celebrate the 88th Anniversary of Umbro sportswear, the brand has put together a four piece Classic Sportswear collection to recognize its unique soccer heritage ahead of the upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 season. Tapping into its line of classic silhouettes, Umbro redesigned its ’66 Anthem Jacket, the Mexico ’70 Jersey, … READ MORE
UMBRO Foosball Cup | Event Recap
Now there is more than just dollar bills and free beers on the line as UMBRO hosted the very first Foosball Cup. 16 teams pitted against one another last night at Brooklyn’s Berry Park for the utlimate title. Just for authenticity, UMBRO throw in a bit of … READ MORE
UMBRO – New York Cosmos Blackout Collection Launch | Event Recap
In an afternoon’s time, staff members from Reed Space and UMBRO transformed the Lower East Side boutique into space-time vortex with collected newspaper clippings, discarded boomboxes, along with ample amount black paint. All in homage to one defining moment in New York City’s modern history, the Blackout … READ MORE
UMBRO New York Cosmos Blackout Animation | Narrated By Carlos Alberto Torres
Narrated by Carlos Alberto Torres, one of the greatest player in modern soccer history, this black and white animation by UMBRO tells his adventure (or mis-adventure) on the day of July 13th 1977, when a blackout crippled New York City. Coincidentally, it was also the day Torres … READ MORE
UMBRO – New York Cosmos Blackout Collection | Inspired By 1977 Blackout
It wasn’t exactly New York City’s proudest moment. In fact, most people came away surprised they survived it at all. Still, out of the widespread looting, rioting, and general chaos that took place in New York City 1977 Blackout, UMBRO found something to commemorate in the forms … READ MORE
