Fashion brand brings on new footwear licensee Josmo Shoes.

Nanette Lepore, which is owned by Bluestar Alliance, has signed a licensing deal with Josmo Shoes for girls’ footwear.

According to the agreement, Josmo Shoes will design and distribute girls’ footwear under the Nanette Lepore brand names.

“Expansion into girls categories is a progressive step towards the growth of the Nanette Lepore brand,” says Ralph Gindi, chief operating officer, Bluestar Alliance. “Josmo’s reputation for excellent design, quality and execution will be a natural fit that the Nanette Lepore customer is accustomed to.”

The new footwear lines will be available by August.