SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 13, 2026--
Antthony Mark Hankins, founder of Antthony Design Originals, has filed a federal lawsuit against QVC and HSN following what he asserts was the abrupt and unjustified termination of a retail partnership spanning more than 31 years.
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The case (Case No. 2:26-cv-00912), filed on February 11, 2026, is currently pending in federal court.
For more than three decades, Hankins has built his brand on a foundation of creativity, integrity, and a deep commitment to his audience. The legal action seeks to address matters he believes are essential to protecting his business interests, preserving his legacy, and reinforcing the principles upon which his company was established.
“This decision was not made lightly,” said Hankins. “It is about standing up for the values my brand was built on, protecting my legacy, and ensuring that fairness and accountability matter — especially for creators who have given decades of their lives to their work.”
Hankins emphasized that his commitment to transparency, dignity, and forward momentum remains unchanged as the legal process begins.
“I am deeply grateful for the support, love, and trust of my community,” he added. “My commitment has always been to creativity, integrity, and fairness, and I remain focused on moving forward with purpose.”
Additional details regarding the litigation will be provided through legal counsel as appropriate.
About Antthony Design Originals
Founded by designer Antthony Mark Hankins, Antthony Design Originals is a fashion brand recognized for its distinctive designs, vibrant prints, and accessible approach to style. For more than three decades, the brand has cultivated a loyal customer following through television retail partnerships and direct-to-consumer engagement, delivering collections that emphasize versatility, quality, and confidence. Hankins, an industry veteran, has built his reputation on creativity, integrity, and a deep understanding of his audience. Antthony Design Originals remains committed to innovation while continuing to serve customers with the design perspective and authenticity that have defined the brand since its inception.
Antthony Mark Hankins, founder of Antthony Design Originals.
CHENNAI, India (AP) — Opening batters Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave Punjab Kings a flying start to a target of 210 as they overhauled Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
Impact substitute Arya set the tone with 39 runs off 11 balls as he and Singh rumbled to 68-1 in the powerplay. Captain Shreyas Iyer's 26-ball half-century and Cooper Connolly's 36 ensured Punjab reached 210-5 with eight balls to spare and won by five wickets.
Chennai thought it put up a defendable total of 209-5 at home thanks to former India Under-19 captain Ayush Mhatre's 73 off 43, Shivam Dube's unbeaten 45 off 27 and Sarfaraz Khan's cameo 32 off 12.
But Chennai's bowling was ordinary. Only five bowlers were used while allrounders Dube and debutant Prashant Veer were not used.
“That was an exceptional start for us,” Iyer said. “I feel the way they (Arya and Singh) have been batting has been phenomenal and it stabilizes the rhythm for us. I am glad everyone is getting to bat. It gives immense confidence to the team.”
Arya smacked fast bowler Matt Henry for three fours and a six in a 20-run second over after the left-hander hit Khaleel Ahmed for a four and a six off the first two legitimate balls in the first over.
Singh raised Punjab’s 50 in only the third over when he took three boundaries off Anshul Kamboj.
Henry rattled Arya's off stump and Singh was run out in a mixup with Connolly when the Australian refused to go for a tight second run. Connolly holed out at long-on then Iyer took charge of the chase.
Iyer smashed three sixes and four boundaries in a 59-run stand with Nehal Wadhera that sealed the result.
Earlier, Iyer continued the template of teams preferring to chase when he won the toss and elected to field. Sanju Samson, returning to his home venue, perished in the second over for just 7.
Mhatre showed plenty of aggression in a stand of 96 with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who made a scratchy 28 before falling to IPL leading wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal in the 12th over.
Mhatre looked set for a big knock after crashing five sixes and six boundaries and was livid with himself when he was caught at short third while attempting an extravagant shot against Vijakumar Vyshak (2-38).
Khan and Dube propelled Chennai beyond 200 but their bowlers couldn't tie down Punjab.
“We felt ... having two wrist-spinners bowling in tandem will help but off-day for both of them and that is what cost us,” Gaikwad said.
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Punjab Kings' Vijaykumar Vyshak celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre, right, with teammates during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai, India, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai, India, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Punjab Kings' Cooper Connolly plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai, India, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai, India, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya bowled out by Chennai Super Kings' Matt Henry during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai, India, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
