The Licensing Awards 2026 Finalists

Misirli’s Peter Rabbit Hosiery Range Selected as a Finalist for the Licensing Awards 2026

We’re delighted to announce that our Peter Rabbit hosiery range for Sainsbury’s has been selected as a finalist for Best Licensed Preschool Apparel or Accessories Range (0–5) at the Licensing Awards 2026.

The collection brings the timeless charm of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved characters to a beautifully considered range of baby hosiery, combining classic Peter Rabbit artwork with soft, playful designs made for little ones.

An Achievement for Misirli

Being shortlisted for Best Licensed Preschool Apparel or Accessories Range (0–5) is a fantastic accomplishment for everyone involved, recognising the creativity, attention to detail and collaboration that went into bringing the collection to life.

We’re proud to see our Peter Rabbit hosiery range recognised alongside some of the very best licensed products in the industry and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for the day of the Licensing Awards 2026!

Congratulations to the whole Misirli team and our partners who helped bring this special collection to life.

Celebrating Beatrix Potter in 2026

This recognition feels particularly fitting in 2026, a special year for the Peter Rabbit brand as we celebrate the 160th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth. Born in 1866, Beatrix Potter’s stories, illustrations and much-loved animal characters have continued to inspire generations of children and families.

With Peter Rabbit approaching his 125th anniversary in 2027, the character’s enduring appeal continues to shine, demonstrating just how timeless Beatrix Potter’s original creations remain.

For Misirli, being part of that story through our partnership with Sainsbury’s is something we’re incredibly proud of.

Bringing the World of Peter Rabbit to Life

When designing the collection, our focus was on capturing the gentle, nostalgic feel of the Peter Rabbit brand while creating products that feel fresh and relevant for today’s families.

The range features a combination of soft pink and classic Peter Rabbit blue, with charming character-led designs inspired by the original world of Beatrix Potter. From delicate Peter Rabbit embroidery to playful illustrations of some of his much-loved friends, each style has been designed to feel instantly recognisable while remaining wearable and versatile.

The collection also incorporates a mix of textures, colours and finishes, including cosy sherpa-style baby booties, helping to bring an extra sense of comfort and detail to the range.

Designed for Little Bunnies

For baby and preschool apparel, we know that the smallest details can make the biggest difference. The collection was designed with both functionality and visual appeal in mind, creating pieces that are practical for everyday wear while still offering the character and charm parents love.

The result is a cohesive collection that works across different ages and occasions, with Peter Rabbit and friends appearing across a variety of hosiery styles.

The Licensing Awards 2022

The Licensing Awards 2022

We are excited to annouce that we have become a finalist at the licensing awards 2022 for ‘BEST LICENSED CHILDREN’S APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES RANGE’. This is for our Peppa Pig Ballerina Nightwear Range for Tesco as pictured below.

Some 200 retail buyers formed the judging panel offering their expert input across the product categories. These included executives from Asda, Character.com, DFS, Dobbies, FatFace, HMV, Homebase, Home Bargains, John Lewis & Partners, M&S, Moonpig, Next, Pep & Co, Pets at Home, Primark, Selfridges, Tesco, TruffleShuffle and Vanilla Underground among many others.

Various validation panels have convened to discuss, debate and validate all the other categories to arrive at the worthy finalists.

The Licensing Awards are owned and organised by Max Publishing, the media group which owns LicensingSource.net and Licensing Source Book, among other leading trade titles and awards events.

If you would like to see the full list of finalists please visit:

https://www.licensingsource.net/the-licensing-awards-2022-the-finalists/

Progressive Preschool Awards 2021

We had the honour of attending the Progressive Pre School Awards 2021 in London. Misirli were the sponsor for the ‘Best Multiple Retailer of Preschool Products’. Faye, our Design and Licensing Manager presented the award to the winners, The Entertainer.

After running the show through the screen in 2020, it was great to see everyone after so long and to celebrate everyone’s hard work.

All thanks to the Progressive Preschool Team – Rob Willis, Samantha Loveday, Jo Pilcher, Kate Roberts-Mason, and the rest of the PPS Awards team.

Finalist in Licensing Awards 2019

Finalist in Licensing Awards 2019

Licensing awards

We are so proud and excited to find out we have been nominated as a finalist for:

Best Licensed Preschool Apparel Range (0-5)

  • Dumbo Baby Fashion Range from Matalan
  • Harry Potter Kids Nightwear from TDP Textiles for Character.com
  • Peter Rabbit Collection for M&Co from Paul Dennicci
  • Miffy Babywear Collection from Tobias & the Bear
  • Moomin Collection for Primark from Smith & Brooks
  • Peppa Pig Nightwear from Misirli
  • Toy Story Collection for Nutmeg@Morrisons from Blue

 

    Pepper pig george

    Amongst others we have been listed as a finalist for our Peppa Pig and George Pig product going on sale exclusively at Paulton Park’s store this year! Fingers crossed we are the lucky winners this year as the team at Misirli have worked really hard with Paultons Park on this range!!

    Awarded Softlines License 2019 by E-one

    Awarded Softlines License 2019 by E-one

    Eone

    We are super excited and pleased to have been awarded Softlines supplier of 2019 by our long standing partners @eoneuk

    “This long standing licensee continues to deliver a high standard of new designs and excellent retail listings year after year. After over 10 years they are still coming to the table with new ways to push their category with our brands and are a significant factor in the growth of the apparel category this year. Committed to making sure our fans are dresses to impress, even for bedtime…”

    Eone