2002

C&C California® is founded by Cheyann Benedict & Claire Stansfield using ’70S SURF CULTURE and Iconic celebrities such as Raquel Welch & Natalie Wood for inspiration.

2003

C&C California® super soft tees are featured on Oprah Winfrey’s “FAVORITE THINGS” show and become an overnight success.


The label also finds a cult following among A-list. celebrities including Kate Hudson, Sienna Miller, Rachel Bilson & Nicole Richle.

2005

liz-claiborne-logo

Liz Claiborne buys the C&C California® brand. C&C California® apparel expands the collection into LUXE CASHMERE SWEATERS that immediately become top sellers.

2006

Banner year for C&C California® sales; the label expands its classic offerings into dresses, novelty tops and active-inspired seperates.

2008

Perry Ellis International purchases the C&C California® brand from Liz Claiborne.

2010

The Tri-blend fleece becomes a best seller.

2013

C&C Sport Collection launches for Holiday’13. Capsule collection launches with luxe leggings and hoodies created by Stephanie Feldnkreis.

2015

ACI Licensing acquires C&C California and C&C California Sport, and secures 6 New Licenses for the brand.

2022

ACI Licensing continues brand expansion of C&C California, with 18 license agreements.

2022

ACI Licensing signs on Brand Genuity for expansion into International markets.

2002

C&C California® is founded by Cheyann Benedict & Claire Stansfield using ’70S SURF CULTURE and Iconic celebrities such as Raquel Welch & Natalie Wood for inspiration.

2003

C&C California® super soft tees are featured on Oprah Winfrey’s “FAVORITE THINGS” show and become an overnight success.


The label also finds a cult following among A-list. celebrities including Kate Hudson, Sienna Miller, Rachel Bilson & Nicole Richle.

2005

liz-claiborne-logo

Liz Claiborne buys the C&C California® brand. C&C California® apparel expands the collection into LUXE CASHMERE SWEATERS that immediately become top sellers.

2006

Banner year for C&C California® sales; the label expands its classic offerings into dresses, novelty tops and active-inspired seperates.

2008

Perry Ellis International purchases the C&C California® brand from Liz Claiborne.

2010

The Tri-blend fleece becomes a best seller.

2013

C&C Sport Collection launches for Holiday’13. Capsule collection launches with luxe leggings and hoodies created by Stephanie Feldnkreis.

2015

ACI Licensing acquires C&C California and C&C California Sport, and secures 6 New Licenses for the brand.

2022

ACI Licensing continues brand expansion of C&C California, with 18 license agreements.

ACI Licensing signs on Brand Genuity for expansion into International markets.