Atlanta, Ga (September 18, 2019) – Purdue University, working in conjunction with CLC, its exclusive trademark licensing agent, introduce a special-edition, replica Purdue shirt that appeared on an episode of Netflix’s “Stranger Things 3” this past summer.
During the Independence Day weekend episode of the show, one of the characters wore a light blue, ‘80s style, short-sleeve Purdue shirt, which quickly created a social media buzz with Boilermakers excited to see Purdue merchandise featured on the popular show.
Since the airing of the show, the Purdue Trademarks and Licensing department has been working with CLC and Purdue licensee, Venley, to replicate the unique product that bears the vintage Purdue Pete logo on the left sleeve and Purdue in gold across the chest.
“After much anticipation from Boilermaker fans, we are so excited to finally be able to offer the Purdue branded shirt that was featured on Stranger Things,” said Erika Austin, Purdue’s manager of trademarks and licensing. “Venley did a remarkable job replicating the shirt from scratch. We appreciate their efforts in developing this special product for our fans.”
The shirt will be carried at the Purdue Team Store locations in the Purdue Memorial Union and Ross-Ade Stadium, as well as additional area retailers, including online at purdueteamstore.com. Fans can pre-order the shirt beginning Wednesday, September 18 at noon via http://bit.ly/2LY4CEN, with placement at campus retail locations by September 28.
“As big fans of Stranger Things, our entire staff from top to bottom was excited to develop this tee,” said Kevin Gressley, Venley Co-Founder. “We were able to bring together our long history of selling college and pop culture products into one campaign.”
“Erika and her team at Purdue, working alongside CLC, were very passionate and excited,” continued Gressley. “It has been an amazing experience bringing this product to life with them. We are excited to get this out to market.”
For more information, please contact:
Tammy Purves – tammy.purves@clc.com