LUXOTTICA RENEWS LICENSE WITH CHANEL
Luxottica and Chanel have extended their licensing agreement, originally signed in 1999, for the exclusive development,
manufacture and worldwide distribution of Chanel ophthalmic frames and sunglasses through Dec. 31, 2018, renewable through Dec. 31, 2020.

MCGEE LAUNCHES DUCKS UNLIMITED
The McGee Group introduces Ducks Unlimited Eyewear in fall 2014, with a sunwear release in January 2015. McGee has signed comedian and outdoorsman Jeff Foxworthy as the celebrity spokesperson for the eyewear collection. Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit leader in wetlands conservation. The McGee Group will be donating a portion of all Ducks Unlimited Eyewear and Sunwear sales to restoring and protecting wetland habits in North America.

LAFONT COLLABORATES WITH CLINIQUE TO CREATE EYE-POPPING LOOKS FOR EYEGLASS WEARERS
Lafont, the iconic Parisian-based optical company, has partnered with world-renowned cosmetics company Clinique to present a selection of eyewear paired with makeup looks and tips. Pictured here is the Lafont Oletta style shown with complementary eye, skin and lip cosmetics.

SÀFILO AND TOMMY HILFIGER EXTEND PARTNERSHIP
Sàfilo Group and the Tommy Hilfiger Group have announced a five-year renewal of their global eyewear licensing agreement, which was established in fall 2010, for the exclusive design, development, production and distribution of Tommy Hilfiger ophthalmic and sunglass collections. The agreement will run until Dec. 31, 2020, with an optional five-year extension.

REM PARTNERS WITH FYIDOCTORS TO DISTRIBUTE CONVERSE IN CANADA
Rem Eyewear has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with FYidoctors, a Canadian-based, private optometry-owned eyecare company, to distribute Converse Eyewear in Canada.

BOLLE INTROS PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR FOR KIDS
Bolle Sport Protective, a new division of Bushnell Eyewear, introduces a full line of athletic eyewear for kids, the first to be certified to rigorous ANSI Z87.1-2010 and ASTM F803 standards, according to Bushnell. Five styles will be offered in the initial collection, all available with plano and Rx lenses. ECPs will have the option of sourcing their own Rx lenses or ordering directly from Bolle.

SWISS EYEWEAR SIGNS WITH MARC STONE
The Swiss Eyewear Group has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Marc Stone, a Swiss fashion label to design, produce and distribute Marc Stone eyewear. The eyewear will stay true to the minimalist spirit of the Marc Stone name, combining high-fashion, classic aesthetics with subtle street influences.

—Gloria Nicola