NC State has had many historical logos, trademarks, and copyrighted designs over the years that have a special place in the hearts of alumni, fans and those who enjoy the design aesthetics of earlier years. In many cases you can see the direct evolution of the older
Block S designs to the current, or the early wolf marks to those we use today.
The NC State College Vault Collection
In partnership with the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), NC State’s College Vault program leverages vintage logos and designs to create a fashion forward, best-in-class merchandise collection. The program was developed to market more exclusive, higher-quality and trend-right product to be sold in better retailers and lead to to revenue and distribution growth opportunities for the participating partner institutions as well as licensees and retailers.
As NC State’s College Vault program evolves, the addition of vintage logos and designs provide alumni, fans, and young people who desire the popular retro look, a refreshed assortment. NC State consumers, fans and alums have indicated one type of merchandise they most prefer. Research shows that bringing back vintage logos and designs can help raise awareness of the brand and elevate NC State product within the retail marketplace.
Other NC State Vintage Marks and Designs
In certain cases, a limited release of other older marks may occur, based on key anniversaries or special events associated with these marks.
Trademark Licensing Rules for College Vault and Vintage Marks and Designs
- Retired trademarks & logos are not permitted to be used unless given written permission by the Office of Strategic Brand Management.
- The word “State” must be accompanied by N.C. State or NC State.
- The use of College Vault/Vintage trademarks, logos and designs will only be granted in instances where the context of the mark is appropriate (anniversary, reunions, historical projects).
- The College Vault is intended primarily to be an external retail and licensee program and is not generally targeted for internal uses.
NC State College Vault Collection Licensees:
Apparel
‘47 Brand
Adidas
Columbia
Cutter & Buck
Ebbets Field Flannels
Game Day Social
Champion
Homefield
Hype & Vice
Johnnie-O
Horn Legends
League (Headwear)
Blue 84
Mitchell & Ness
New Era Cap
Peter Millarr
SLAM
Wes and Willy (infant and youth)
Original Retro Brands
Apparel Accessories
Smathers and Branson
Jardine Associates
Non Apparel
Brianna Cannon (Jewelry)
Hex Head (Signs)
Collegiate Pacific (Pennants, Wall Hangings)
Game Time Sidekicks (Drinkware)
Jardine (Multiple categories)
Kyle Cavan (Jewelry)
Logo Brands (Multiple Categories)
Simply Modern (Drinkware)
Tervis Tumbler (Drinkware)
Wilcox Enterprises (Drinkware)
Wincraft (Decals, Banners, Pennants, Golf balls, Golf bag