(PRESS RELEASE) LONGARONE/MILAN – Marcolin, a worldwide leading group in eyewear, and international luxury menswear leader ZEGNA announce the renewal of the exclusive global licensing agreement for the design, manufacturing and distribution of ZEGNA sunglasses and optical frames.
The new agreement includes an automatic renewal clause until December 31, 2030, further strengthening the partnership between the two Companies, which dates back to 2015.
ZEGNA Eyewear collections express the brand’s three key principles: quality, innovation and tradition. Eyewear with an unmistakable style, characterized – also thanks to skillful handcrafted techniques – by the use of refined elements, striking the perfect balance between the brand’s iconic heritage and a contemporary feel.
«The philosophies of Marcolin and ZEGNA are based on the same passion for quality and beautiful things done well» remarked Marcolin CEO & General Manager Fabrizio Curci. «This agreement is a source of pride for us and further strengthens the well-established relationship between the two companies, both in terms of designing and developing the eyewear collections, and in terms of business. We are very glad and honored to continue to work alongside Gildo Zegna and his Team».
Ermenegildo Zegna Group Chairman and CEO Gildo Zegna added: «Made in Italy has always been at the heart of our brand’s DNA and this is a common value we share with Marcolin, together with our shared passion for excellence. This renewed partnership remarks the importance of eyewear as one of the leading licensing categories for ZEGNA».
The new ZEGNA Eyewear collections will be presented at MIDO, one the world’s largest eyewear trade fairs, which will be held between February 3-5, 2024 at Milan Rho Fiera.