C.R. Gibson Expands Lolita License to New Partyware & Accessories in January 2010 Release

Press Release

Nashville, Tenn. — Much to the delight of retailers and girls night out groups everywhere, the highly sought after Lolita brand expands to new entertaining accessories in C.R. Gibson’s January 2010 product line.

Lolita’s contemporary, flirty fun artwork will be found on acrylic drinkware, melamine appetizer plates, paper tableware, 10 new paper cocktail napkins and a novelty game, answering market demand for more casual lifestyle entertaining products. The splashy new party accents are set to debut at the major winter markets, including Atlanta AmericasMart, the Dallas Gift Market, Los Angeles Gift Show and the New York International Gift Fair. Devotees are invited to a grand debut and meet-the-artist event at the Atlanta show on Friday, January 8, at 5:00p.m. in the C.R. Gibson showroom, Building 2, Suite 1837.

Lolita’s best-selling designs will roll out across a menu of new products for C.R. Gibson and complement the company’s existing offering of boxed cocktail recipe cards, Bunco game and gift bags.

acrylic wine drinkware: set of two in colorful silk-screened patterns in unique giftable Lolita branded packaging available in six Lolita designs (Birthday Girl, Celebrate, Shopaholic Too, Leopard, Stiletto and Queen)

melamine appetizer plates: set of four square plates with special corner cut-out to hold coordinating wine drinkware; available in all six matching Lolita drinkware designs

paper tableware: singular Lolita design, Celebrate, shines on a variety of paper plates and napkins that work for birthdays and other “causes for celebration”

novelty game: Last Night Out: A Bachelorette Party Game adds another dimension to girls night out entertainment

cocktail/beverage napkins: C.R. Gibson introduces ten new designs in this category, many coordinating with other new products, including Last Night Out: A Bachelorette Party Game

"C.R. Gibson is excited about our continuing partnership and the opportunity to expand our product line to include these new items,” says Dennis O'Brien, director of product development for C.R. Gibson. “They are designed with all of the humor, personality and stylish appeal our customers expect from Lolita."

New Lolita licensed product and ordering information will be available through C.R. Gibson after December 14th. To find out more, visit crgibsondealer.com or call 800.243.6004.

C.R. Gibson-branded products are available at more than 10,000 gift retailer. Founded in 1870 by British lithographer John Gibson, C.R. Gibson (www.crgibson.com) is a leading designer, marketer and manufacturer of memory books, social books, stationery, photo albums, and other gift items that commemorate life’s celebrations.