PADUA, Italy – Christian Dior Couture and Safilo Group (SFL.MI) announced earlier this week the renewal of their eyewear license agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Dior’s prescription frames and sunglass collections until Dec. 31, 2017.

A statement from Safilo said, "This new period of collaboration between the two Companies will continue to convey the luxurypositioning of Dior eyewear collections. The heritage of excellence and passion for creativity of the brand combined with shared attention to product quality and selective distribution will ensure the seamless execution of the two companies’ global strategy for Dior eyewear."

Dior became part of the Safilo fold when Safilo Group bought Carrera Opytl in 1996, and Safilo took over the Dior license at that time, a spokesperson told VMail.