Izod
The Izod Corporation (officially stylized as IZOD) is an American midrange clothing company that produces dressy-casual clothing, sportswear for men, and footwear and accessories. It is a division of Authentic Brands Group, and is currently marketed and manufactured by Centric Brands under a long-term licensing agreement. Other Izod classics include the Harrington jacket G-9 model and V-neck and cardigan sweaters. Today, the Izod brand competes most directly with the similarly priced Chaps brand owned by Ralph Lauren Corporation, while competing more indirectly with U.S. Polo Assn.
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Textiles – apparel/clothing |
| Founded | 1938 |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, US |
Area served | United States, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Russia, Middle East |
Key people | Jamie Salter (Founder, Chairman & CEO, Authentic Brands Group) Suzy Biszantz (Men’s & Women’s Sportswear Group President, Centric Brands) Geoff Barrett (Brand Lead, Centric Brands) |
| Products | Midrange apparel, gifts, and footwear |
| Parent | PVH (1995–2021) Authentic Brands Group (2021–present, marketing and manufacturing licensed to Centric Brands) |
| Website | www.izod.com |
On June 23, 2021, it was announced that the Izod brand would be sold to Authentic Brands Group alongside Van Heusen, Arrow, and Geoffrey Beene. The sale was completed on August 2, 2021. Under ABG, Centric Brands was granted as the licensee to market and manufacture IZOD men's sportswear.