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Swarovski secures 10-year licensing deal with EssilorLuxottica

Jewellery giant Swarovski has signed a new licensing deal with EssilorLuxottica, handing over the rights for the design, manufacture and distribution of Swarovski Eyewear to the Italian-French firm. The 10-year agreement will be in effect until December 31, 2028, with an automatic renewal option of a further five years. The first collection...

Dec 6, 2022

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Inspecs appoints two new non-exec directors and CEO to strengthen board

Eyewear manufacture Inspecs Group has announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors, Shaun Smith and Hugo Adams, and a new CEO, Richard Peck, effective today, in a bid to strengthen its board and assist in the delivery of its strategic goals. Smith has previously served in CFO roles at Norcros and Aga Rangemaster Group, where he...

Dec 1, 2022

Business

Brunello Cucinelli signs 10-year licensing deal with EssilorLuxottica

Italian label Brunello Cucinelli has signed an exclusive 10-year licensing agreement with EssilorLuxottica, which will see the company design, manufacture and distribute eyewear under the ‘Brunello Cucinelli’ brand. The agreement will run from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2032, with the first collection set to drop on the market in the first...

Nov 22, 2022

Business

Armani Group and EssilorLuxottica announce 15-year licensing renewal

The Armani Group and EssilorLuxottica have renewed their licensing agreement for a further 15 years. The current license was due to expire on December 31st and went into effect January 1st, 2013. The companies have been eyewear partners since 1988. “During the course of my career I have always built long-term collaborations and agreements with...

Sep 14, 2022

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Zenni boosts leadership to fuel growth

Online eyewear retailer Zenni has appointed a new chief technology officer and chief brand officer to its C-suite to support its continued growth. David Ting joins the company as chief technology officer to evolve the retailer’s online customer experience while driving innovation across the Zenni business offering, while Paul Parkin has been...

Aug 24, 2022

Fashion

Eyewear brand Kimeze launches on Net-A-Porter

British inclusive eyewear brand Kimeze, which designs sunglasses and opticals for black and brown faces, has launched on luxury e-tailer Net-A-Porter. Kimeze was founded in 2021 by sisters Clare and Christina Kimeze after they realised that more than a billion people were not being catered for when designing the fit of sunglasses and opticals,...

Aug 10, 2022

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Akila opens flagship in New York and is eyeing international expansion

Independent eyewear brand Akila from Los Angeles, which focuses on handmade, limited-run eyewear has opened its first flagship in New York City. Akila has chosen New York’s Lower East Side for its debut store in the city, for the neighbourhood's “rich and diverse history with the local art and music scenes,” as it looks to establish the brand on...

Aug 8, 2022

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Safilo expands use of sustainable materials and joins The Fashion Pact

Eyewear manufacturer and distributor Safilo have joined The Fashion Pact to commit to environmental goals to stop global warming, restore biodiversity and protect the oceans as part of its purpose-led sustainability strategy. The Fashion Pact is a global coalition of companies in the fashion and textile industry, including ready-to-wear, sport,...

Aug 1, 2022

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Livo acquired by Lentesplus

Eyecare specialist Lentesplus has announced it has acquired Brazilian eyewear brand Livo. As part of the acquisition, Lentesplus will convert to Livo in Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Argentina, bringing the brand to the rest of the Latin American region. It builds on Lentesplus’ mission to democratise and facilitate access to visual healthcare, a...

Jul 21, 2022

Fashion

Blenders Eyewear debuts new philanthropic initiative

Blenders Eyewear launched a new charitable giveback programme 'Blenders Cares' to support impactful non-profit organisations “to make positive and long-lasting change for important issues”. Since its inception in 2012, Blenders Eyewear has supported and celebrated causes including breast cancer awareness and LGBTQIA+ rights. The Blenders Cares...

Jul 18, 2022

Fashion |In Pictures

Valentino unveils new eyewear designs with Akoni Group

Valentino has unveiled the first look at its new eyewear offering designed to embody the fashion house’s couture craftsmanship after signing an exclusive agreement with Switzerland-based Akoni Group in December 2021. The Rome-based fashion brand signed a 10-year license with Akoni Group for the design, manufacture, and distribution of its luxury...

Jul 4, 2022

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Walmart to acquire AR optical tech company, Memomi

US retailer Walmart has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire augmented reality (AR) optical technology company, Memomi. The AR-centred firm has worked with Walmart and Sam’s Optical since 2019, via both the retailers’ stores and through e-commerce experiences. It comes as Walmart looks to build on its personalised optical...

Jun 30, 2022