LOS ANGELES—As part of the company’s continued growth in North America, Jacques Durand Occhiali  has awarded distribution of its brands throughout Canada to Gramercy Eyewear, based here, starting Sept. 1, 2015. Gramercy Eyewear is already the brands’ distributor in the U.S. market.

“We have made significant progress in educating our customers and developing our brands with key partners throughout the United States. We are excited for Gramercy Eyewear to continue promoting our brands now in Canada,” said Jacques Durand.

“We are happy with the opportunity to again work with our friends in Canada,” added Michael Papineau, president of Gramercy Eyewear. “The Canadian eyewear market has a great understanding of true quality and European craftsmanship for which Jacques Durand is known.”

Jacques Durand Occhiali’s portfolio consists of the Jacques Durand and Veronika Wildgruber collections.