VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Naked Brand Group Inc. (the "Company" or "Naked") (OTCQB:NAKD) is pleased to announce that Mr. Brad McCann has joined the Company's Advisory Board. Mr. McCann is a vision-driven executive with an impressive 27-year record of achievements in the apparel industry. He has successfully developed and executed top selling product lines, high-level product launches, innovative marketing strategies, and global branding initiatives.
In 1989, Mr. McCann recognized an opportunity to develop a line of clothing catering to the emerging new sport of snowboarding. He founded the pioneering snowboard apparel brand, Concept Snowboard Clothing and grew it into a global market leader.
In 2003, Mr. McCann launched Platform Product Solutions, an industry-leading full-service design company specializing in apparel and accessory solutions for the snow sports, performance sports, outdoor, medical, military, and active lifestyle markets. Platform works with a diverse group of global clients ranging from the world's leading brands and retailers to emerging brands of the future. Clients include: Naked, Smith&Wesson, Timberland, LG Korea, Under Armour, Simms Fishing Products, Intersport International, FGL Sports, Canadian Tire, and Mark's.
Mr. McCann comments, "Through my company's involvement with Naked® I have had the opportunity to get to know the extraordinary people behind the Company and watch them execute on their vision first-hand. My team is very excited to play a part in the Naked® success story, and I personally am honored to have been asked to join their advisory board."
Joel Primus, President & CEO of Naked states, "Mr. McCann is a legend in the fashion industry and we are honored to have him join our team. His leadership and guidance will be tantamount as we look to expand our brand into other verticals."
Mr. McCann serves as a regular contributor for London-based Worth Global Style Network (WGSN.com), the world's leading online research, trend analysis and news service for the many interrelated fashion, style, and sport industries. He has also served on panels as a worldwide authority on apparel design and marketing.
About Naked Brand Group, Inc.
Naked is one of the world's most luxurious and environmentally conscious underwear brands. Each smooth and light-weight garment seamlessly forms to your body making you feel like you're wearing nothing at all. Naked underwear and undershirts are sold in high-end boutiques and department stores throughout North America including Nordstrom, Holt Renfrew, Boys'co, Kitson, Akira and Freshpair.com. A donation from every purchase helps to support Project World Citizen, a charity driven to empower and educate the children of Ghana. Naked® has garnered tremendous media exposure having been featured on The View, ABC, FOX LA, (ET) Canada and on The Dragons' Den.
Forward-Looking Statements
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