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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report:
(Date of earliest event reported)

October 17, 2005

TANDY BRANDS ACCESSORIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		0-18927 (Commission File Number)		75-2349915 (IRS Employer Identification No.)


690 East Lamar Blvd., Suite 200 Arlington, Texas 76011 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(817) 265-4113
(Registrant’s telephone
number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):


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o		Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

Item 8.01 Other Events.

The Company announced that it has signed an agreement to become the exclusive licensee of the Robert Rose jewelry brand for handbags, scarves and other accessories.

The Company issued a press release on October 17, 2005, regarding this matter, which is filed as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The contents of that exhibit are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01(c) Exhibits.


Exhibit 99		Press Release, dated October 17, 2005.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


	TANDY BRANDS ACCESSORIES, INC.


Date: October 17, 2005	By:	/s/ J.S.B. Jenkins

		J.S.B. Jenkins
		President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT 99

For Immediate Release

Tandy Brands Accessories Signs Licensing Agreement with Jewelry
Fashions, Inc., Parent of Robert Rose Brand

ARLINGTON, Texas—October 17, 2005 –Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBAC) today announced that it has signed an agreement to become the exclusive licensee of the Robert Rose jewelry brand for handbags, scarves and other accessories. Best known for its stylish, trend-driven, yet affordable necklaces, earrings and pins, Robert Rose is owned by New York-based Jewelry Fashions, Inc.

Under the agreement, Tandy Brands will produce handbags, scarves and other accessories under the Robert Rose name. Tandy Brands will sell Robert Rose accessories in major department stores owned by Federated, May and others, where Robert Rose has a longstanding presence. Robert Rose branded accessories will be available at retail beginning in the spring.

“We’re excited to be the exclusive women’s accessories manufacturer for the Robert Rose brand,” said J. S. B. (Britt) Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tandy Brands. “Robert Rose represents the kind of style, quality and affordability that fits well with our collection of brands.”

Gary Rose, co-owner of Robert Rose, said, “This is the first licensing deal for Robert Rose, and we are very pleased to be working with a company like Tandy Brands that is as committed as we are to delivering affordable, high-quality, trend-driven merchandise.”

Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets fashion accessories for men, women and children. Key product categories include belts, wallets, handbags, suspenders, ties, socks, scarves, sporting goods, and cold weather and hair accessories. Merchandise is sold under various national brand names as well as private labels to all major levels of retail distribution, including the ROLFS e-commerce web site at www.rolfs.net.

Jewelry Fashions, Inc, the parent company of Robert Rose jewelry, is a 57-year-old family business that designs and wholesales fashion jewelry. The Robert Rose name can be found in department and specialty stores throughout the US and internationally. The company is also a private label resource for major US retailers.

Contact:
Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc.
J.S.B. Jenkins, President/Chief Executive Officer,
817/548-0090
britt_jenkins@tandybrands.com
or
Investor Relations:
Integrated Corporate Relations
Bill Zima, 203/682-8200
or
Media Relations:
Monarch Communications, Inc.
Jeff Siegel, 516/569-4271