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Hold Your Breath and Open Your Eyes to this season’s latest trends in eyewear. Submerge yourself in sophisticated detailing and unexpected textures in updated versions of timeless styles. Vivid colors and bold geometrics in rich materials saturate the latest looks… Vogue Italia’s March issue will feature a 15 page spread of Marchon’s portfolio of designer brands including Chloe, Valentino, Salvatore Ferragamo, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Jil Sander, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Nine West, Diane von Furstenberg, Lacoste, Nike and Karl Lagerfeld. The exquisite photos were shot underwater in tanks by celebrity photographer Douglas Friedman. The underwater theme captures the elegance and beauty of each eyewear brand in a unique way that has never been seen before. About Marchon Eyewear, Inc. Marchon Eyewear, Inc. is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear. The company markets its products under prestigious brand names including: Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, Chloé, Diane von Furstenberg, Dragon Alliance, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Flexon®, Jil Sander, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Nautica, Nike,...

Nine West, known for its effortless style and timeless fashion, creates a vibrant and colorful sun and optical collection for the 2012 Fall/Winter season. Animal print inspired patterns and textural details are woven throughout the collection, creating dynamic pieces aligned with this season’s trends. Classic styles have been revitalized with new colorations and the combination of metal and zyl materials makes this a stand out collection. SUNS NW518S. Classic every day, enhanced. NW518S features a scattered rhinestone pattern across temples. The rectangular frame shape is modified with a subtle, uplifting butterfly effect. An all plastic frame, it is inspired by the luminous details seen throughout the Nine West 2012 collection. Colors such as blue shimmer and plum shimmer create iridescent appeal; also available in black and tortoise. NW517S. Geometric inspired, this unique sunglass features laser cut edges accent an oversized cat eye frame front. Two tone colorations further accentuate the duality of NW517S, popping against black, matte black, coffee horn, and bordeaux colorations. NW519S. Inspired by the 1970s, sleek and sophisticated sunglasses feature ombre colorations enhancing...

For the Spring/Summer 2012 season, LACOSTE Eyewear debuts a collection true to the brand DNA. The iconic Petit piqué print forms to the silhouette of uplifting cat eyes. Polished metal details are inlayed onto brows, strengthening a classic profile. The collection ranges from skilled craftsmanship displayed through layered materials and dual colorations to pure simplicity with striking shapes saturated in rich colors. WOMEN SUNS L635S. Demonstrating LACOSTE Premium Sportswear’s low-key sophistication and attention to detail, L635S is classic elegance. A bold silhouette, crafted from rich zyl, is emphasized with intricately placed inlayed metal along the brow. Subtle hues warm the metal croc placed at temples. Available in black/horn, brown horn, khaki horn, blue, and red horn. The brown horn is featured in the Woman Spring/Summer 2012 ad campaign image. L627S. Inspired by the iconic LACOSTE polo, the Petit piqué print is delicately interpreted along frame fronts and the temples of L627S. The eye-catching detail draws attention to the vintage-inspired cat-eye shape. Multiple layers – the polished metal croc, the Petit piqué print, and rich zyl colorations of black/grey, brown/havana,...

This Spring/Summer 2012 season, FENDI Eyewear debuts a sun and optical collection that embodies the timeless and iconic design elements synonymous with the luxurious fashion house. The double “F” logo is inlayed onto rich zyl in unique form, whether on end pieces or repeating, layered onto triple laminate temples. Color blocking highlights beautiful frame shapes that are skillfully crafted from both custom zyl and polished metal. Sleek and unexpected, FENDI pushes expectations and reinterprets the FENDI “F” to create innovative temples, re-emphasizing the fashion forward philosophy of the legendary brand. SUNWEAR FS5257. FS5257 is inspired by the FENDI “Mia” handbag, which is affectionately called so because of the translation to “mine” and the pride exuded when owning a piece from the legendary fashion house. Crafted from beautiful plastic, the FENDI interlocking double “F” logo is inlayed onto end pieces underneath a distinctive brow that extends towards temples fully wrapped in a repeating FENDI double “F” pattern. The modified cat-eye shape is available in warm colors of black, havana, sand, burnt orange, and blonde havana. FS5261. Featured in the Spring/Summer...

Padua, September 21, 2011 – Safilo Group, a worldwide leader in the premium eyewear sector, and kate spade new york, an iconic American brand in the fashion world, announce the renewal of their license agreement until December 31 2015 for the design, production and international distribution of kate spade new york’s women optical frames, sunglasses and related eyewear products for the kate spade new york brand. The multi-year agreement and additional three-year renewal option extends a partnership originally forged in 2005. Roberto Vedovotto, CEO of Safilo Group, said: “We are thrilled to continue our relationship with kate spade new york, one of the most innovative American brands, a leader in the fashion industry. In these seven years of collaboration we have achieved unexpected results with this project and we are certain that the future will give us new satisfaction.” Craig A. Leavitt, CEO of kate spade new york, said: “We are proud to continue our successful run in the eyewear category with Safilo. The partnership has been strong in carrying on the heritage and aesthetic of the kate spade new york brand. We are excited to see strong new collections that this partnership...

NEW YORK– September 12, 2011 – The Jones Group (NYSE: JNY) (“Jones” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with Marchon Eyewear, Inc. (“Marchon”) for the creation, production, marketing and global distribution of ophthalmic eyewear frames and prescription-ready sunglasses under the Nine West brand.  Marchon is known worldwide as a premier manufacturer and marketer of ophthalmic eyewear and sunwear. Under the agreement, the Nine West ophthalmic eyewear collection will be marketed and sold globally in upscale optical chains and optical specialty retailers and by individual eye care professionals beginning in early January 2012. Richard Dickson, The Jones Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Branded Businesses, stated: “We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Marchon for Nine West optical eyewear.  Nine West’s origins as a premier global fashion brand allow us to extend it into relevant categories, particularly accessories such as eyewear; a perfect fit for Nine West.  We believe this collaboration with Marchon will further enhance Nine West’s powerful brand message in the global optical...

Padua, September 12, 2011 – Safilo Group communicates that the license agreement for the production and distribution of Nine West eyewear collections, which are mainly sold in the United States, will not be renewed beyond the agreed expiration date of December 31, 2011. Safilo would like to express to the Jones Group its appreciation for the work carried out over the years of collaboration. The Nine West license represented approximately 1% of Safilo Group 2010 total revenues. The Safilo Group is worldwide leader in the premium eyewear sector and maintains a leadership position in the prescription, sunglasses, fashion and sports eyewear sectors. Present in the international market through exclusive distributors and 30 subsidiaries in primary markets (U.S.A., Europe and Far East). The main proprietary branded collections distributed are: Safilo, Carrera, Smith Optics, Oxydo, Blue Bay, and the licensed branded collections are: Alexander McQueen, A/X Armani Exchange, Balenciaga, Banana Republic, Bottega Veneta, BOSS by Hugo Boss, Boss Orange, Dior, Emporio Armani, Fossil, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, HUGO by Hugo Boss, J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Liz...