Luottica and Burberry Renew Licensing Agreement

"Luxottica Group (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, and Burberry Group (LSE: BRBY), the global British luxury brand, today announced the renewal of an exclusive license agreement for the development, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and prescription frames under the Burberry name. The 10-year agreement will extend to December 31, 2025." That announcement appeared in the Wall Street Transcript. Read more.

New Eyewear from Burberry Eyewear

“The Burberry Eyewear Spring/Summer 2015 collection for women takes inspiration from the colors and youthful spirit of the Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear and accessories collections. Cat-eye frame acetate optical with temples that feature a new textured interpretation of the Burberry Horseferry check in a rubber-finish. Color palette for women: Plum acetate frame in a gloss finish, black rubber check temples and scratch-resistant lenses. Black acetate frame in a gloss finish with red rubber check temples,” according to Midwest Lens. “The Burberry Eyewear Spring/Summer 2015 collection for men takes inspiration from the colors and youthful spirit of the Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear and accessories collections. Square frame acetate optical with temples that feature a new textured interpretation of the Burberry Horseferry check in a rubber-finish. Color palette for men: Blue acetate frame in a gloss finish, black rubber check temples and scratch-resistant lenses. Black acetate frame in a gloss finish with red rubber check temples.” Read more.

Burberry Hosts 4 Concerts for Its 2012 Spring Eyewear

"Last night, legendary British label Burberry hosted four concerts in four major international cities – Paris, Milan, New York City and Sydney – in coordination with their Spring 2012 eyewear campaign," reports a Rolling Stone post. "Burberry Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey – already something of a vanguard for his creative pairing of fashion and music culture – continues to reinforce the revitalized brand as cultural tastemakers. As we've said before, can a Burberry record label be far behind? It would be stylish and solvent – an increasingly rare feat these days. What's not to love?" Read more.

Burberry Signs On Musicians to Launch Eyewear Collection

 "Burberry has enlisted the help of a number of musicians who will release a series of tracks every week this month to launch its new summer 2012 eyewear collection. Burberry has enlisted the help of a number of musicians to launch its new summer 2012 eyewear collection," according to the website Contact Music. "British acts One Night Only, Life in Film, Marika Hackman and The Daydream Club will release a series of tracks every week this month and headline gigs in Paris, Milan, Sydney and New York to launch the brand's new men's, women's and unisex aviator sunglasses range." Read more.