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HONG KONG SAR –\u00a0Media OutReach<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a022 April 2021 –\u00a0As part of a continued commitment to sustainability, and in celebration
\nof Earth Month, Fossil<\/a> is proud to launch our latest pro-planet assortment.
\nThis collection includes brand new cactus
\nleather<\/b> tote bags made in partnership with Desserto\u00ae<\/i>, and our second iteration of the limited-edition Solar Watch. The
\nlaunches follow commitments that Fossil announced in 2019 as part of our
\nongoing Make Time For Good<\/a> initiative, dedicated to
\nmaking change in communities throughout the world through pro-planet materials,
\nproducts and packaging, as well as reducing our footprint in water consumption
\nand greenhouse gas emissions. The cactus leather totes and Solar Watch are an
\nexample of new materials and sustainable partners that Fossil has cultivated in
\nan increased push towards leaving a lighter footprint for a more sustainable
\nfuture.<\/p>\n

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Fossil Pro-Planet Cactus Leather Tote Bags<\/p>\n

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Fossil is proud to
\nbe one of the first retailers to introduce vegan cactus leather, an innovative
\nmaterial new to the industry, through the collection of Kier Cactus Leather
\nTotes. Each bag is designed with material made from organically grown cactus
\nleaves developed by Desserto\u00ae<\/i>, a
\nMexico-based company with a focus on sustainable materials. The leaves come from
\ncactus plants that require only rain water and Earth minerals for growth. Once
\nharvested, the leaves are dried in the sun for three to six days, which removes
\nthe need for any additional energy source for the drying process. Not only is
\nthis an energy-efficient processing technique, but no herbicides, pesticides or
\nirrigation systems are used in the production of the cactus. As a result of
\nthis innovative process, each Kier tote saves 7.5 liters of water \u2014 the
\nequivalent of fifteen 500 milliliter water bottles. Additionally, each cactus’
\ntrunk is left intact to enable repeat harvesting, as the leaves regenerate
\nevery six to eight months. The collection will include four stunning colorways
\n\u2014 moss, wine, black and brown \u2014 and will be available for HK$3,500 beginning
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“After
\nwitnessing first-hand the impact that tanneries have on the environment, we
\nsought to create a vegan alternative that leaves a lighter footprint while
\nmeeting our rigorous quality standards,” says Desserto cofounder Marte
\nC\u00e1zarez. “Almost immediately, we decided to leave our jobs and dedicate the
\nnext two years to designing and creating a solution.”<\/p>\n

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“Since first introducing
\nDesserto cactus leather to the world in 2019, we have continued to develop and
\neducate others on our materials and sustainable processes. Today, we are proud
\nto partner with brands, like Fossil, who share a vision of reducing their
\nenvironmental impact through the use of eco-friendly materials,” adds Desserto
\ncofounder Adri\u00e1n L\u00f3pez Velarde.<\/p>\n

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Fossil Limited Edition Solar Watch<\/p>\n

Fossil is also
\nproud to announce the second iteration of its limited-edition Solar Watch \u2014 the
\nWorld-Timer \u2014 launching on Earth Day. The watch houses a solar-powered movement
\nwith rechargeable battery, which can reach a full charge after eight hours in
\nthe sun and will retain charge for up to three months. Also, the 42mm watch
\ncase is made with castor oil while the rPet strap is made from post-consumer
\nplastic bottles. In addition to its pro-planet designs, the World-Timer is
\npacked with features, including a compass, stopwatch, alarm, timer, and world
\ntime function. In the world time function, the user can select from forty nine
\ncities around the world to easily check the local time in that area, connecting
\nusers across the globe. The limited-edition watch will be available for
\nHK$1,550 beginning April 22.<\/p>\n

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“Over the course of
\nthe last two years, our teams have worked diligently to identify areas of our
\nbusiness that make the largest environmental impact and to chart the course
\ntowards meaningful charge. The result is an index of commitments that we’ve
\nestablished to leave a smaller footprint and better world for future
\ngenerations. Some of these changes include: introducing more pro-planet
\nmaterials like recycled stainless steel and litehide leather into our
\nassortment, removing foam material from packaging, and moving to ensure all
\npaper goods are made from a minimum of 80% recycled material,” says Steve
\nEvans, EVP Chief Brand Officer. “Fossil believes that when we combine our time
\nand passion, we can make lasting change for people and the planet.”<\/p>\n

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In addition to the
\nKier Cactus Leather Totes and World Timer launches, Fossil is excited to grow
\nour assortment of pro-planet styles in our seasonal collections as well. This
\nsummer from May, mainline solar watches in the bestselling Minimalist and
\nJacqueline styles will become available in a variety of colorways. As with the
\nlimited-edition Solar Watch, the sun-powered battery plus pro-planet case and
\nstraps reduce water and battery waste. Additionally, Fossil’s assortment of pro-planet
\nbags continues to grow as classic styles are re-released in eco-leather this
\nsummer. Since being introduced to Fossil’s product assortment last fall, more
\nthan 90% of our leather material for bags and small leather goods is now
\nsourced from Leather Working Group certified tanneries. To date, about 1.8
\nmillion gallons of water have been saved through the use of 1.5 million square
\nfeet of eco-leather, sourced in partnership with our pro-planet leather
\nproviders.<\/p>\n

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Fossil Group’s
\nongoing commitments towards pro-planet progress include:<\/p>\n