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Lanvin Inks Eyewear License With De Rigo
First collections are slated to arrive in stores in December.
Bulgari Launches Ultraluxe Eyewear
Le Gemme, a collection of haute jewelry eyewear, will feature three distinct lines.
Valentino Inks Eyewear Deal With Marchon
Italian firm to wind up pact with Safilo Group.
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Gucci to Launch Eco-Friendly Eyewear
The sunglasses will hit Gucci stores and select optical sales points in October while prescription frames…
Kate Spade Strikes New Deal in China
The brand, a subsidiary of Liz Claiborne Inc., has formed a joint venture in Mainland China with the E.Land…
Hublot Opens New York Flagship
Watch brand has plans to unveil a string of stores in 2011, including units in Paris and Tokyo.
Jewelers Adapt to Changing Consumer
JCK trade show exhibitors have come up with ways to keep costs down while luring in frugal shoppers.
Luxury Eyewear Site Owner Guilty of Fraud
Vitaly Borker, owner of DecorMyEyes.com, faces up to 50 years in prison.
Luxottica Sees 20% Growth
The group experienced a strong first quarter driven by growth in emerging markets and in the U.S.
CFDA, Vogue Eyewear Link with 3 Designers
Monica Botkier, Rebecca Minkoff and Yeohlee Teng were chosen to conceptualize and create sunglasses to be…
A High-Tech Spin on Vintage
Key trends seen at VisionExpo East included modern takes on retro shapes and lenses with 3-D technology.
Safilo Returns to Black
Company saw renewed demand for premium eyewear in the U.S. and Asia and a strong performance of its own…
New Demographics Key for Mido Exhibitors
Eyewear trade fair felt alive with fresh concepts and marketing plans.
Carolina Herrera Takes on Eyewear
The brand has signed a licensing agreement with De Rigo Vision SpA for design, production and worldwide…