Luxury fashion brand Jimmy Choo has entered a ten-year exclusive licensing agreement with EssilorLuxottica for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Jimmy Choo Eyewear.
The agreement will take effect on 1 January 2024 and runs until 31 December 2028 with an automatic renewal option for a further five years.
The first collection under the agreement will be available from Q1 2024.
The range will be developed under the leadership of Jimmy Choo Creative Director Sandra Choi.
According to the partners, this collaboration matches what they describe as Jimmy Choo’s glamorous style and playfully daring spirit with EssilorLuxottica’s craftsmanship, innovation capabilities and expertise.
Both companies noted that this partnership ushers in a new era for Jimmy Choo, “with a commitment to the continuous pursuit of excellence” that embodies the brand’s approach to luxury.
EssilorLuxottica Chairman and CEO Francesco Milleri said: “We are excited to embark on this new journey with Jimmy Choo, a pioneer in the art of celebrity styling and the global luxury business.
“Together, we will design innovative luxury eyewear collections that will embody the best of the brand’s artistic vision and signature glamour. In turn, our collaboration will further strengthen the high-luxury segment in the eyewear category.”
Jimmy Choo CEO Hannah Colman added: “We are thrilled to be partnering with EssilorLuxottica combining our shared expertise in accessories and eyewear categories to bring to life the essence of Jimmy Choo’s glamorous and confident aesthetic.” ✈
