About Concept One
Concept One Accessories is the premier resource for licensed fashion and entertainment accessories. Our well-rounded portfolio and expansive product offering establishes the company as the go-to resource for fashion accessories across all channels of distribution.
Concept One’s commitment to growth is demonstrated by the company’s continuous investments in production capabilities and strategic acquisitions. Concept One’s steadfast and aggressive approach to growth will ensure the company’s long-term position as a proven leader in the accessories business.
The company was established in 1999 by its current CEO Sam Hafif, and employs over 100 people worldwide. In 2023 the company was acquired by George and Mike Altirs, and became a member of the GMA Group of companies. The company has aligned itself with over fifty premier licensing partners in each segment of business.
How We Work
Concept One’s integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands contains unprecedented product offerings. Concept One’s unique capability to design and translate fashion trends and items for all market accounts and price points allows us to develop for a wide variety of consumers. The company has aligned itself with over fifty premier licensing partners in each segment of business.
What we do
Design
Concept One has one of the most diversified, dynamic and talented in-house design studios in the business. The company takes its design inspiration from the apparel industry as opposed to the accessories industry.
This design philosophy allows Concept One to be the driving force in fashion accessories.
- 30 Designers/Skilled Artist
- Photoshop/Illustrator/Indesign
- Color Indexing
- Trend Forcasting
- Graphic Artists-Logos/Packaging/Hangtags
- International Travel For The Latest In Trends and Design
Production
Concept One maintains an office in Shanghai, China with a staff of 25, overseeing sourcing, quality control, and factory compliance. Concept One manufactures products worldwide. The company manufacturers are all ISO certified with the highest standard of approvals. We supervise the production at all levels of manufacturing facilities and employ quality control supervisors to ensure that our products are manufactured to our quality standards and specifications.
Fabrics are sourced from the finest manufacturers throughout the world, including Italy, and assembled in China to achieve competitive pricing.
- Responsible and Sustainable Manufacturing Standards
- Direct Management
- Highest Standards
- Ethical Sourcing
- Intelligent Design
- Responsible Sourcing
- Production Practices
- Conscious Packaging
- Streamlined Logistics
Marketing
We have a dynamic approach to marketing.
We support our brands with comprehensive marketing and public relations programs:
- Trade Shows
- National Advertising
- Co-op Advertising
- Trade Advertising
- Point Of Purchase Displays
- Fixtures
- Catalogues
- Contests
- Social Media
- Public Relations Programs
Sales
The company has distribution in virtually every retail chain in North America and over 1400 speciality stores.
Distribution
Concept One partners with two national distribution facilities. Both warehouses incorporate the latest in warehouse design and state-of-the-art computer systems.
WEST COAST
Buena Vista, CA
2,000,000 SQ Feet
Over 400 Employees
EAST COAST
Edison, NJ
2,000,000 SQ Feet
Over 300 Employees