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Völkl and MARKER partnered on an exclusive binding collaboration pairing the Mantra 88 ski with MARKER Griffon 13 bindings, including a 2026 binding specification.
BTL Diffusion was appointed exclusive distributor of Skip Hop across the UK and Ireland, with the first stock expected to arrive at the end of June 2026 and pre-orders open to regional retailers.
DIFFERENTLY’s HiSO profile describes a collaboration that began after a January 2019 meeting in New York and was connected by shared sustainability values.
The release reports that Seth Rogen's Houseplant and Droplet introduced a reed diffuser, following their earlier incense collaboration.
Roba identifies miffy as one of its current cooperation partners and offers related licensed/cooperation products.
Freaks of Nature announced the Freak Team, a global ambassador program bringing named athletes and cultural figures into ongoing brand content, events and product-development activity.
REDVANLY entered a multi-year partnership with Troon Partners Network, including integrated marketing campaigns, exclusive opportunities, special event activations, on-site retail programs and featured placement on shop.troon.com.
MIDO's official site identifies Allen Ren as a brand ambassador since 2023 and describes a partnership connected to the Multifort TV Big Date. A separate MIDO publication identifies the Ocean Star Diver 600 as part of the MIDO x Red Bull Cliff Diving partnership.
Seasalt Cornwall launched a partnership with Mind, the UK’s leading mental-health charity, supporting a materially different social-impact and wellness category from the brand’s core fashion business.
RIXO’s official site presents a limited-edition RIXO x Dragon Diffusion collection of handwoven leather bags developed around shared vintage and traditional-weaving references.
BIFF partnered with fashion label IAB STUDIO as an official sponsor. IAB STUDIO provided uniforms and bags, extending the festival’s relationship into fashion and branded event goods. ([press.biff.kr](https://press.biff.kr/kor/artyboard/mboard.asp?Action=view&intSeq=102610&strBoardID=9622_02&utm_source=openai))
The official LG Beauty destination for The Crème Shop lists Miffy and Sanrio as exclusive collaboration collections and shows current Miffy and Hello Kitty products. ([lgbeauty.com](https://lgbeauty.com/brands/the-creme-shop?utm_source=openai))
The Rise cited the Griffins organization’s partnership, support and collaboration during the launch and growth of the volleyball franchise, with the relationship continuing into the future.
The Chicago Bears held a fan-oriented brand pop-up at Cardiff Castle as the second stop of the 2026 UK Grand Tour.
Tiffany & Co. identifies Rosé as one of its house ambassadors in the Tiffany Lock campaign.
HIGH5, an official Cardiff Half Marathon partner, hosted six social shakeout-run sessions during race weekend, including a 3.5K run and free HIGH5 nutrition samples at the event village.
Miele announced the Miele Masters program, a two-year partnership with five named interior designers who will serve as brand ambassadors and integrate Miele products into signature design projects.
TIFF’s official festival page identifies Rogers as the Festival Presenting Partner and Royal Bank of Canada and Visa as Major Sponsors for TIFF 50.
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network announced a weekly rewatch podcast hosted by Darryl M. Bell and Kadeem Hardison, premiering October 15, 2026.
Max Mara, in collaboration with Collezione Maramotti, presents ‘Microclima’, a permanent site-specific work by French artist Eva Jospin for the terrace of its Milan flagship. The installation also includes an essence developed by Jospin with perfumer Julien Rasquinet of IFF.
Völkl and MARKER announced an exclusive binding collaboration featuring MARKER Griffon 13 bindings paired with Völkl skis.
TIFF and Rolex presented Play the Part, an in-person event featuring a conversation with filmmaker Jia Zhang-ke and filmmaker Rafael Manuel.
The TIFF Art Market was presented in partnership with Toronto Film School as part of Festival Street programming.
TIFF announced that it will host the Japan premieres of five short films supported by the Displacement Film Fund, whose founding partner is Uniqlo.
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