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Marcolin Renews Licensing Agreement with Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole New York_KC0240_63H3_1Longarone (Belluno)— Marcolin Group and Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. announce the early renewal of an exclusive license agreement for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Kenneth Cole New York and Kenneth Cole Reaction sun and optical eyewear.

The partnership between the two companies, started over twelve years ago in 2003, will be extended until December 2021.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

 

Eyelash Mites the Subject of CLU Issue 29

Issue 29 of Contact Lens Update, published by the Centre for Contact Lens Research (CCLR), University of Waterloo, features articles on the parasitic eyelash mites known as Demodex. Etty Britton, OD, MSc, of the Université de Montréal explains “everything you need to know but were afraid to ask” about eyelash mites in her editorial, while Sarah Farrant explains how to manage Demodex in clinical practice.

In the feature article, William Ngo, OD, reviews a 2015 paper on the connections between Demodex, contact lens wearers and ocular health.

Visit Contact Lens Update online.

Modern Luxury. Sensual Purity. Mercedes-Benz Style.

Progressive design and flawless functionality are the hallmarks of the 2015 autumn/winter collection designed by Mercedes-Benz Style and Rodenstock. Incorporating newly developed materials, colours and shapes, the five styles of sunglasses and correction lenses take the Mercedes-Benz Style philosophy of sensual purity to the next level.

Mercedes-Benz Style introduces wood-effect glasses as a special feature in this new range. The designs perfectly combine wood-acetate rims with arms made of lightweight, high-grade stainless steel.

Distributed by Eyestock: www.eyestock.ca

Fabrizio Uguzzoni to Replace Holly Rush at Luxottica

As reported in VMail on Monday December 14, Holly Rush will leave Luxottica Wholesale North America at the end of the year, five years almost to the day after being appointed chair. She will be replaced by Fabrizio Uguzzoni, the current Senior Vice President of Operations and Finance.

Formerly at Whirlpool and Bayer, Europe, Fabrizio Uguzzoni joined Luxottica six years ago, and left Europe to join the North American division two years ago. He has extensive experience in operations, finance, customer service, logistics and information technology. Before leaving for the United States, he served as director of logistics for Luxottica organizing global supply retail groups and wholesale.

Citing a “personal decision”, Luxottica gave no indication as to the reasons for the departure of Holly Rush, or concerning her future endeavours.

Further information: http://www.visionmonday.com/vmail-headlines/article/58464/

WestGroupe Launches FYSH UK Sunwear to the World

The new Links collection was created and designed with precision, passion and creativity resulting in a 24-piece collection that every woman will adore. The Links collection is inspired by the delicate and intricate links in a chain necklace. The frames feature a silver metal inlay that is wrapped around the edge of the frame or embedded into the front. Beverly Suliteanu, Vice President of Product Development at WestGroupe states “We are very excited about the launch of our first FYSH UK sun collection.” This latest collection will be available February 2016.

 

Distributed by WestGroupe: www.westgroupe.com

 

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