ITALY. Leading eyewear firm The Marcolin Group and Italian fashion brand Cavalli Group have announced the renewal of licensing agreements for Roberto Cavalli Eyewear and Just Cavalli Eyewear until 2015.
The new deal covers the design, production and worldwide distribution of the Roberto Cavalli Eyewear and Just Cavalli Eyewear sunglasses and frames until 31 December 2015.
Marcolin’s co-operation with the Cavalli Group began in 1999 with the launch of the first Roberto Cavalli eyewear collection, followed by the Just Cavalli collection in 2005.
To celebrate the Cavalli brand’s 40th anniversary in 2010, Marcolin and Roberto Cavalli are working on an ambitious development plan that will enable them to seize new and further growth opportunities, the companies revealed.
Commenting on the deal, Marcolin Group Style & Licensing Officer Maurizio Marcolin said: “We are proud to continue the alliance with one of the most important brands of our portfolio. The renewal of the licenses with the Cavalli Maison confirms the solidity of the relationship between the two companies and testifies the common will to further develop the business.
“We are working very closely to share a growth strategy that foresees a further evolution in the product research and development area, the strengthening of distribution in key markets and a strong and emblematic communication of the Maison’s image and DNA.”
Roberto Cavalli Group President Roberto Cavalli added: “We are very pleased with the renewed agreement with Marcolin, reinforcing our partnership with one of the most dynamic and forefront groups of the eyewear industry. We developed wonderful collections with Marcolin with one of the accessories that mostly characterises the Cavalli look, a perfect combination of high quality and unmistakeable style. The continuation of the co-operation, which started in 1999, this year takes on yet a more significant meaning being on the threshold of the brand’s 40th anniversary celebration.”
About Marcolin
In 2008, Marcolin produced and distributed about 5.5 million pairs of glasses in more than 600 different models. The portfolio of licensed brands includes DSquared2 Eyewear, Just Cavalli Eyewear, Ferrari, Replay Eyes, Roberto Cavalli Eyewear, Swarovski Eyewear, Tod’s Eyewear and Tom Ford Eyewear. Marcolin and Web Eyewear feature among the group’s own brands.
About Roberto Cavalli
Created in the early 1970s, The Cavalli Group is active with its Roberto Cavalli Women’s main line, presented on the Milan catwalks, as well as with the brands Roberto Cavalli Man and the young line Just Cavalli. A wide range of licensed products are offered, including clothing, accessories, footwear, eyewear, watches, perfumes, underwear and swimwear. Roberto Cavalli also designs the teenage line Angels & Devils and the Class range.
With approximately 700 employees and a consolidated turnover of over €224 million at 31 December 2008, including Roberto Cavalli SpA and licensing, the Cavalli Group has a network of flagship stores.
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