Italian eyewear house Safilo and fashion brand Kate Spade New York have announced the early renewal of their global eyewear licensing agreement.
The agreement, which covers the exclusive design, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of Kate Spade New York branded sunglasses and optical collections, will now run until 30 June 2026.
“The long-standing relationship with Kate Spade, which began back in 2000, is a success story,” said Safilo Group CEO Angelo Trocchia. “[It] has seen the growth and expansion of the brand in the eyewear sector, making it today a leader in the high contemporary consumer segment, especially in North America which represents the largest market for the brand’s eyewear.
“The collections are very well appreciated by our customers as demonstrated by the increasingly positive business it is generating both with optical and sun frames. The strong results achieved over the years with Kate Spade’s eyewear collections and the brand’s significant potential in the USA 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.”
Kate Spade New York CEO and Brand President Anna Bakst commented: “We are thrilled to continue our long-term partnership with Safilo for Kate Spade New York eyewear. Eyewear is emotional; a person often wears eyewear to express their style and mood.
“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.”
