EssilorLuxottica and Burberry have renewed for another 10 years their licence agreement for the development, production and worldwide distribution of Burberry eyewear.
The agreement was set to expire on December 31, and its term has been extended to December 31, 2035. The renewal strengthens the collaboration the two companies embarked on in 2006, based on a shared tradition of creativity, craftsmanship and innovation.
“We are delighted to extend our two-decade partnership with Burberry, a creative journey that has brought to life collections infused with Burberry’s timeless sophistication and uniquely British allure. As we look ahead to the next chapter of crafting Burberry-branded eyewear, EssilorLuxottica is thrilled to intensify its collaboration with one of the world’s most admired luxury houses,” said Francesco Milleri, president and CEO of EssilorLuxottica.
Joshua Schulman, CEO of Burberry, said: “We are thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with EssilorLuxottica, building on a relationship grounded in craftsmanship, design and innovation. Together, we will capture the spirit of our timeless British luxury brand expression, as we bring more iconic Burberry eyewear collections to customers around the world.”