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VSP Vision: Nicola Zotta named president of eyewear following Marcolin acquisition

US-headquartered VSP Vision has named Nicola Zotta president of eyewear and managing director of Marchon Eyewear and Marcolin. His appointment follows VSP Vision’s acquisition of the Marcolin Group, which finalised in December 2025. Zotto will succeed Fabrizio Curci, who has been serving as CEO and general manager of Marcolin since June 2020....

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VSP Vision completes acquisition of Marcolin

VSP Vision has completed the acquisition of Marcolin from PAI Partners and other minority shareholders, as announced in September. "The acquisition of Marcolin marks another important milestone in our 70-year history dedicated to offering members, customers, VSP network physicians, owned retail locations and our key partners ever-greater value...

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Guess Jeans expands into eyewear

Though still in its infancy, Guess’ Guess Jeans label is already venturing into new territories. The denim-focused brand, launched early last year, is exploring the eyewear market for the first time with the launch of a dedicated collection. Created in partnership with eyewear group Marcolin, the inaugural line is designed to appeal to younger...

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Marcolin Group revenue increases 2 percent in first nine months of 2025

Marcolin Group achieved solid results in the first nine months ended September 30, 2025, with revenue growing by 2.1 percent to 416.6 million euros or 3.8 percent at constant exchange rates, successfully consolidating its performance despite a challenging international economic climate marked by commercial uncertainty. Adjusted EBITDA improved...

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Marcolin acquired by California-based Vsp Vision

Vsp Vision has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Marcolin from private equity firm Pai Partners and other minority shareholders. The acquisition of Marcolin represents a significant investment in the sector by the California-based Vsp Vision. The company stated that this will allow it to offer even more value to its...

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Marcolin H1 sales up slightly, Rag & Bone eyewear license signed

In the first six months of 2025, Marcolin recorded net sales of 295.7 million euros. This represents an increase of 0.3 percent at constant exchange rates. The eyewear company consolidated its margin, with adjusted EBITDA standing at 52.3 million euros. The impact on net sales was positive, standing at 17.7 percent. In the first half of the...

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Eyewear trends: Ic! berlin focuses on silent luxury and minimalist design

Premium eyewear brand Ic! berlin was founded in 1996 by entrepreneur and artist Ralph Anderl together with two design students. They had developed a new pair of glasses made of an unconventional material, cold-rolled stainless steel, and the invention of a revolutionary mechanism, the screwless hinge system, still the hallmark of every Ic!...

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Gant renews licensing deal with Marcolin

Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin has announced a long-term licensing renewal with American sportswear brand Gant. The new license agreement has been extended until December 31, 2032, and covers the design, production and international distribution of Gant’s sunglasses and optical frames. Marcolin has been producing Gant’s eyewear...

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Marcolin and Guess extend licensing agreement to 2040

Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin and US fashion company Guess?, Inc. renewed their exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Guess and Marciano branded sunglasses and eyeglasses. The partnership, originally set to run until 2030, was extended for a further ten years to 2040. "We are delighted...

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Rag & Bone expands with eyewear in collaboration with Marcolin

New York fashion label Rag & Bone is entering into an exclusive four-year licensing agreement with eyewear manufacturer Marcolin for an eyewear line. Guess and WHP Global, the brand’s parent companies, announced this in a press release. According to the press release, the Rag & Bone eyewear line captures the energy of city life with striking...

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Marcolin: Revenues up 1.2 percent in first quarter

Revenue for Italian eyewear company Marcolin increased by 1.2 percent in the first quarter, reaching 147.3 million dollars, compared to the first quarter of 2024 at current exchange rates (plus 2.0 percent at constant perimeter). The margin recorded in the first three months of 2025 was positive: adjusted earnings before interest, taxes,...

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Marcolin and Max Mara extend eyewear licensing agreement

Italian fashion house Max Mara has announced the renewal of its eyewear licensing agreement with Marcolin until 2032. The new license agreement has been extended for an additional seven years, until December 31, 2032, and covers the design, production and international distribution of Max Mara’s sunglasses and optical frames. Max Mara’s eyewear...