SYOSSET, N.Y.—Eyewear Designs Ltd. has signed a multi-year license agreement for the worldwide distribution of Apple Bottoms Eyewear. The first collection will launch in the fall of 2008.

Apple Bottoms, founded by multi-platinum recording artist, Nelly, is a clothing line that caters to trendsetting women of all shapes and sizes. Celebrating and liberating the natural curves of a woman's body is Apple Bottoms' supreme mission. He describes the intent behind the design by saying, "A woman should not try to fit the clothes; the clothes should fit the woman." Nelly is personally involved in the process to ensure that the designs enhance the beauty of the woman who wears them. Apple Bottoms jeans have been worn by celebrities including Oprah, Vivica Fox, Fergie and Ashanti.

“We are extremely excited about working with the Apple Bottoms brand,” said Andrea Gluck, co-president of Eyewear Designs. “The Apple Bottoms philosophy of stylish clothes that fit great is synonymous with our desire to make eyewear that is fun, stylish and ensures the perfect fit…with style, for woman of all sizes.

The Apples Bottoms product portfolio includes sportswear, intimates, swimsuits, plus sizes, scrubs, sunglasses, optical, jewelry, handbags and accessories, footwear, children’s wear and infants.