Ermenegildo Zegna and Marcolin sign license agreement for eyewear brands

The Marcolin Group and Ermenegildo Zegna Group announced today the signing of an

licensing agreement for the exclusive rights for worldwide production and distribution of eyewear for the Ermenegildo and Agnona brands. The signed eyewear agreement marks the official debut of the Agnona brand in the luxury eyewear category, which has been under the creative direction of Stefano Pilati since the beginning of 2013. The launch for the first eyewear collections for the brands is set for January 2015.

Giovanni Zoppas, CEO of the Marcolin Group, commented: "We have in common the same passion for excellence that also characterizes our Atelier approach, from design to production, and we will meet significant and challenging goals."

Gildo Zegna, CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group agrees with Zoppas and adds: "The ability of Marcolin to interpret in an innovative and creative way the characteristics and peculiarities of the brands' styles has impressed us. I am convinced that this approach will succeed in creating a precise signature for our eyewear collection in line with the evolution of style and image that Stefano Pilati is designing for both Ermenegildo Zegna Couture and Agnona."

"I am certain that from this mutual collaboration and sharing of values both groups will obtain great satisfaction and will contribute to strengthening the image of Italian excellence in the world," concluded Zegna.