LONGARONE and MILAN, Italy—Marcolin and apparel and accessories retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co. have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of Abercrombie, abercrombie kids and Hollister brand eyewear, including sunglasses and optical frames. The A&F Co. SS25 eyewear collections will be the first to be produced by Marcolin and will be presented in early 2025, according to an announcement from Marcolin. The collections will be available worldwide by distribution through a network of selected stores.

Fran Horowitz, chief executive officer, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., said, “With the strength of our brands, we’re excited about category expansion, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for our partnership with Marcolin. As an industry leader in eyewear, Marcolin will offer high-quality product to new and existing customers, supporting our long-term growth ambitions.”

 
 
Fabrizio Curci, Marcolin Group CEO and general manager, said, “We’re very pleased to welcome Abercrombie & Fitch Co. into our portfolio. This new partnership will support our growth strengthening our presence in the lifestyle segment for younger customers, in line with our long-term strategy.”