NEW YORK—Luxury eyewear brand Christian Roth announced that its licensed partnership with Japan-based Charmant Inc. will terminate at the end of 2010. The decision to sever the relationship was mutually agreed upon by both parties.

Since 1998, Charmant Group has produced and distributed Christian Roth sun and optical frames to a select group of international retailers that include New York’s Bergdorf Goodman and Tokyo’s Isetan and Estnation. The line retails in over 600 locations throughout the US, Europe and Asia with retail prices ranging from $200 to $500.

Beginning in 2011, Roth designers and co-founders Christian Roth and Eric Domege will regain control of all Christian Roth trademarks.

“We had a wonderful relationship with Charmant [Group] but we feel that now is the right time to take ownership of the brand we launched over 20 years ago,” said Roth.

“We had 12 great years with the Christian Roth brand and we admire their vision and achievements in eyewear design and marketing,” said Mike Miyachi, president of Charmant Inc., Japan. “We know that Christian and Eric will continue to make great strides in the industry. ■ ■