Since the start of the relationship in 2020, Missoni has represented a significant brand in Safilo’s women’s luxury fashion portfolio thanks to its collections characterised by the innovative use of the fashion house’s iconic textiles and colours, giving them a distinctive identity. This style fully expresses the authenticity of the brand’s DNA making the Missoni eyewear collections immediately recognisable and unique.

“We are very proud to renew our partnership with Missoni. In only 4 years of collaboration we have been able to strongly develop the eyewear category, in particular in the main European markets and in North America. This renewal offers us a new and stimulating opportunity to consolidate and broaden our distribution, continuing to work together with the brand” – said Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group.

“We are glad to announce the renewal of our partnership with Safilo until 2029. The construction of lasting and solid relationships with our partners is, for us, a fundamental priority, as it allows us to develop high- quality projects that can lead to long-term success. During these past four years, the significant contribution of the eyewear category has been one of the driving factors of our growth that will further benefit from this agreement in the upcoming future” – declared Livio Proli, CEO of Missoni Spa.

In March 2023, during the presentation of the Group’s Business Plan, Safilo also detailed the goals of its sustainability strategy, including near-term science-based targets. The SBTi evaluated Safilo’s scope 1 and 2 target ambitions as in line with a trajectory of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Safilo’s near-term science-based targets are to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG absolute emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2022 base year and to reduce scope 3 GHG absolute emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% within the same timeframe.

According to the Science Based Targets initiative, science-based targets provide a clearly defined pathway for companies to reduce GHG emissions, helping to prevent the worst impacts of climate change and to future-proof businesses. Targets are considered ‘science-based’ if they are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement – limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

For the design, manufacturing and distribution of Stuart Weitzman branded sunglasses and optical eyewear collections. The first eyewear collection, which includes both sunglasses and optical, will be presented in North America for the Fall/Winter 2024 season.

With open-ear audio technology, the new Carrera Smart Glasses direct sound to the ears without covering them, while minimizing what others around can hear. Customers can get up to six hours of continuous media playback or continuous talk time on a full battery charge.

The Group will now proceed, together with all the involved parties, with the management of the final stages for the completion of the deal.

The renewal of this licensing agreement marks a strong commitment from both companies to continue delivering top-notch eyewear products under the iconic Havaianas name. Customers can expect a continuation of the signature style, quality, and innovation that Havaianas is known for, ensuring their eyewear needs are met with utmost satisfaction.

The renewed partnership is set to extend until 31st December 2028, providing ample opportunities for further growth and market expansion. With the combined strengths of Safilo Group and Alpargatas, Havaianas branded optical frames and sunglasses are poised to continue their journey of success, captivating fashion-conscious individuals worldwide.

The collection currently includes a variety of styles and colorways, ranging from cat-eye to aviator, and round to rectangular frames. Fossil customers will continue to enjoy the many eyewear options available to them, crafted through the lens of the brand’s timeless design DNA to seamlessly fit with each person’s individual sense of style and self-expression.

This move follows the resignation of Gerd Graehsler, the former CFO, who departed Safilo for a new opportunity. The announcement of Graehsler’s departure was made on Friday in Milan, where Safilo is publicly listed, while Melotti’s promotion was announced on Monday before the stock market opened. Despite these developments, the company’s shares showed a modest increase of 0.7 percent to 1.14 euros by mid-morning, indicating stability in the market.

“We are extremely pleased to announce the early renewal of the Kate Spade New York eyewear license which gives continuity to the longstanding and successful 23-year collaboration and partnership between Safilo and Kate Spade New York,” says Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group.

“We are thrilled to continue our long-term partnership with Safilo for Kate Spade New York eyewear,” says Liz Fraser, CEO and Brand President of Kate Spade New York. “As a brand, we work to deliver products that help people around the world express their unique sense of style and spark joy. By renewing our Safilo partnership, given their expertise in the eyewear market, we look forward to continuing to provide our customers with exciting and innovative eyewear choices.”

“The partnership with a leading company like Safilo represents a further step in the expansion of Etro’s offer to the market, making it increasingly complete and broad. The Eyewear segment will join the Ready-to-Wear, Home, Fragrance, and Etro Kids collection that has been recently announced” declared Fabrizio Cardinali, Etro’s CEO.