The cosmetics line, which was initially expected to launch in the fall of 2003, was also revealed to be part of a "larger licensing campaign" that consists of apparel, accessories, bedding and footwear.

Henry Stupp, the executive vice president of NTD Apparel, noted that the singer and actress had "a lot of say on colors, materials and styles" for the collection.

[5] On December 18, 2003, it was revealed that Target had signed an exclusive U.S. licensing deal with Bravado to bring the Stuff by Hilary Duff line to its stores.

[10] The multimillion dollar lawsuit claimed that Susan's entertainment company, Rafter H, was acting in violation of an "exclusive merchandising agreement" with Stuff by Hilary Duff by signing deals with other retailers.

Duff used the brand's sportswear collection as a starting point, choosing her "favorite trims, details and graphics for charms, patches and iron-on transfer".