1. Brand Attributes
Founded in 1984, Fossil was the first American brand to bring value and style to
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the watch category transforming the concept of timekeeping from the merely
functional to chic and stylish must-haves for the wrist. Since then, Fossil has always
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been in the avant-garde, whether in terms of technology, the choice of materials or
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design. Fossil offers an extensive line of watches under its proprietary
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FOSSIL®, RELIC®, MW®, MW MICHELE®, MOBILEWEAR™ and
ZODIAC® brands during the 1990’s and, pursuant to license agreements,
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under some of the most prestigious brands in the world, including ADIDAS®,
BURBERRY®, CALLAWAY GOLF®, COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR®, DIESEL®, DKNY®,
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EMPORIO ARMANI®, MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS® and MARC® by MARC JACOBS.
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In the early 1990's, Fossil expanded its core business, launching a
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Mens Accessories line of accessory products including handbags, belts, small leather
Womens Accessories goods and sunglasses under the FOSSIL and RELIC brands. The Com-
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pany also owns or licenses proprietary technology for certain of its watch products,
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including its BIG TIC® technology developed in 1998 and the patent-
pending combination automatic/quartz movement called TWIST.
Fossil also offers jewelry under the FOSSIL, DIESEL and EMPORIO
ARMANI brands and in 2000 introduced FOSSIL Jeans wear tar-
geted towards youthful consumers. In 2002 Fossil created a propri-
etary technology brand ABACUS®, targeted for distribution in the electronics
channel.

2. Brand Attributes
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4. Brand Attributes
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Function
Exclusive
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Authentic International
Innovative
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Brand Growth
Iconic
Creative Strength
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Collectable
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Fossil
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Hip
Chic
Modern
Trendy
Fun
Retro Style
Vintage Urban
Colorful Diversity
Materality Humor

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