JIL SANDER INKS EYEWEAR DEAL WITH MARCHON.(Jil Sander AG's licensing agreement with Marchon Eyewear Inc.)(Brief article)

From: WWD | Date: February 1, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Alessandra Ilari

MILAN - Raf Simons is channeling his vision into Jil Sander's new eyewear collection.

The fashion brand has signed a licensing agreement with Marchon Eyewear Inc. for the production and distribution of men's and women's eyewear. The first sunwear collection will launch at retail next January, followed by prescription frames in April 2009.

"Jil Sander is a brand that has the aesthetic competence to create a total look and I am looking forward to completing my vision for Jil Sander," said Simons.

Simons, who is just starting to lay the ...

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