Safilo and Kate Spade New York renew license agreement early

Safilo and Kate Spade New York have announced an early renewal of their eyewear license agreement.

The agreement will continue to be for the exclusive design, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of Kate Spade New York branded sunglasses and ophthalmic collections and will run until June 30, 2026.

Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group, said: ‘The strong results achieved over the years with Kate Spade’s eyewear collections and the brand’s significant potential in the US as well as in other markets including Asia, represent a further opportunity for us to grow the business in our strategic Contemporary and Premium segments.’

Anna Bakst, CEO and Brand President of Kate Spade New York, added: ‘By renewing our Safilo partnership, given their rich heritage and expertise in the eyewear market, we look forward to continuing to provide our customers with exciting and innovative eyewear choices.’