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Italia Independent Launching Eyeye Collection
The new moniker aims to do for eyewear what Swatch did for watches.
Italia Independent wins European Prize
The Italian eyewear and lifestyle brand won an award for most internationally-minded newcomer.
Safilo Group, Jimmy Choo Extend Licensing Agreement
The license had first been inked in 2007 and was due to run until 2015.
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Marcolin Sets Up Chinese Joint Venture
The Italian eyewear maker has established a company with China's Ginko Group.
Marcolin to Double Capacity in Italy
The eyewear firm buys a manufacturing facility to support expansion.
Luxottica Profits Rise
Boosted by growth in North America and emerging markets, the company continued to show increases in both…
The New Look: Artisan Eyewear Meets High Tech
Independent eyewear brands are ramping up.
Marcolin Completes Viva Integration
Following the acquisition of Viva International about a year ago, the Italian eyewear powerhouse has…
Spring 2015 Men’s Wear Trend: The Optical Approach
Rounded sunglasses have been updated by adding transparent acetate frames, leather detailing and colored and…
Italia Independent, Swarovski Team Up
The Italian lifestyle brand and Austrian glass giant collaborated on three models of sunglasses.
Etro Signs Licensing Deal With Marchon
The eyewear firm will design, produce and distribute Etro frames.
Licensing Deals’ Fate Topic at Silmo
Winds of change are stirring in the luxury eyewear category.
Blake Kuwahara to Launch Eyewear Line
The Los Angeles-based eyewear guru will finally launch his own line in December.
Eyewear Market Braces for Shifting Winds
At Vision Expo West, the community was still abuzz over top-level shifts set off by Kering’s surprise move of…