Badgley Mischka to Dress American Idol Finalist, Jordin Sparks

Badgley Mischka to Dress American Idol Finalist, Jordin Sparks

The Couture Brand Will Outfit The Finalist For The Finale Week

NEW YORK, May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luxury couture brand, Badgley Mischka, which is owned by Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON), announced today it has outfitted Fox's American Idol finalist, Jordin Sparks, for the highly anticipated finale week. The designing duo, Mark Badgley and James Mischka held private fittings with Jordin to custom fit her multiple looks for last night's performance show and tonight's finale results show. Jordin is wearing Badgley Mischka Couture, Badgley Mischka Platinum Eveningwear, footwear and jewelry.

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Mark Badgley and James Mischka, stated, "It has been a wonderful experience to dress Jordin for this season's last episodes. We have collaborated with her over the past week and she is a lovely and extremely talented young woman and a pleasure to work with. This is an incredible opportunity to blend high fashion and music on this cultural phenomenon that is American Idol."

This is the first time in America Idol history that designers will be incorporated into the finale shows.

About Badgley Mischka

Based in New York City, Badgley Mischka is known for its luxury eveningwear sold through the most prestigious stores in the world, including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. The brand has expanded to include: Badgley Mischka Platinum and Sportswear collections, handbags, jewelry, sunglasses, swimwear, bridal, home, fragrance, footwear, and belts. Founded in 1988 by designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka, Badgley Mischka has been named one of the "Top 10 American Designers" by Vogue magazine, and has dressed numerous celebrities.

About Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

Iconix Brand Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON) owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands including CANDIE'S (R), BONGO (R), BADGLEY MISCHKA (R), JOE BOXER (R), RAMPAGE (R), MUDD (R), LONDON FOG (R), MOSSIMO (R), OCEAN PACIFIC (R), DANSKIN (R) and ROCAWEAR (R). The Company licenses its brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in both the U.S. and around the world. Iconix, through its in- house advertising, promotion and public relations agency, markets its brands to continually drive greater consumer awareness and equity.

Contact: Maria Dolgetta
Public Relations Director
Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
914-391-6312

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: ttaff@iconixbrand.com

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CONTACT: Maria Dolgetta, Public Relations Director of Iconix Brand
Group, Inc., +1-914-391-6312, mdolgetta@iconixbrand.com

Web site:

http://iconixbrand.com/

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