Authentic Brands Group Announces Partnership With Outdoor Collective For Spyder
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development, marketing, and licensing company, has granted Outdoor Collective (OC), a leading innovator in the clothing and accessory manufacturing industry, the license for Spyder manufacturing in the space of ski and snow apparel, as well as accessories. Outdoor Collective will be responsible for the merchandising, design, operations, sales, service, marketing, sourcing and production of the Spyder brand. This strategic move marks a new chapter as Outdoor Collective looks to expand its market reach and enhance production capabilities. Offices and operations around the world have been assumed by OC to manage the reach and service currently in place, including the Spyder headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.
Outdoor Collective (OC) is led by co-founder and CEO, Harry Tawil. Tawil is also the founder and CEO of Q4 Designs (Q4D) a global market leader in this space for the past 15 years. Amongst many brands, Q4D’s branded portfolio includes Reebok and Volcom, both existing licenses with Authentic Brands Group (ABG). OC will merge and leverage its existing strengths from Q4D with the powerful design, innovation and technical performance capabilities of Spyder
Outdoor Collective will continue to research and build compelling Spyder products and open the scope to innovate on-mountain, Freeski, Venom, full après ski, and year-round lifestyle categories within the product offering. Under the supervision of a parallel team within OC, the development of Billabong Outerwear is set for a Fall 2025 launch.
“We are excited about this transition and are confident that Outdoor Collective is the right group to continue the legacy of quality and innovation that Spyder is known for,” said Brady Collings, President of Outdoor Collective On-Mountain.
“This move allows us to establish a multi brand platform dedicated to performance and innovation utilizing our merchandising and design resources, while also ensuring that production remains in very capable hands.” David Brooks, EVP, Action and Outdoor Sports, Lifestyle at Authentic, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Spyder is one of the most respected performance brands in the world, built on decades of excellence and technical innovation. Outdoor Collective has the expertise and vision to elevate Spyder to new heights while staying true to its heritage of delivering top-tier gear for winter athletes and enthusiasts.”
The partnership between Authentic and Outdoor Collective’s expert team brings deep industry experience to drive innovation in snow and sportswear. With a commitment to excellence and profitability, Outdoor Collective aims to continue producing high-quality garments that meet the growing demands of consumers worldwide. Spyder will provide a map for other efforts within the OC group to source outside of China and ship from factory directly to regions.
The transfer of the manufacturing license will take effect immediately, with Fall 2025 production set to continue without disruption. All team members are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for their customers through quick reconnection of finance and operations.
