Maurizio Marcolin (l), style and licensing officer of Marcolin Group and Raynald Aeschlimann, president and CEO of Omega.
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LONGARONE, Italy—Marcolin Group S.p.A., leading global eyewear company, and Swiss watchmaker, Omega, have agreed on an exclusive collaboration to create Omega brand sunglasses with the first summer collection becoming available exclusively in Omega boutiques worldwide August 2016.

Omega and Marcolin have worked closely together to co-design the eyewear collection with inspiration being taken from Omega’s strong heritage and timepiece design, the companies said in a joint announcement.

Raynald Aeschlimann, president and CEO of Omega said, “This is an exciting step for Omega because it leads our brand into new areas of creativity. With our long history, there is real brand substance and authenticity to work with and we have ensured that it is truly represented in every pair of sunglasses. It’s also been beneficial to share this project with Marcolin Group, as their renowned expertise and background with high-level brands has allowed us to produce some fantastic products. For customers, this is a chance to find new ways to express personal style and a passion for our brand.”

Maurizio Marcolin, style and licensing officer of Marcolin Group added, "We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with Omega and proud to be selected as a partner in the debut of the company’s eyewear category. It is a confirmation of our unique ability to interpret the brand’s DNA and convey it in the design of each eyewear style.”

Omega, the prestigious Swiss brand and member of Swatch Group Ltd., the world’s leading watch manufacturer, was founded in 1848 and for more than 168 years, the brand has been synonymous with excellence, innovation and precision.

Marcolin’s brand portfolio includes Tom Ford, Balenciaga, Moncler, Ermenegildo Zegna, Agnona, Montblanc, Roberto Cavalli, Tod's, Emilio Pucci, Swarovski, Dsquared2, Diesel, Just Cavalli,Covergirl, Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Timberland, Guess, Gant, Harley-Davidson, Marciano, Catherine Deneuve, Skechers, Bongo, Candie’s, Rampage, Viva, Savvy, Marcolin, National and Web. In 2015, Marcolin Group sold approximately14.3 million eyeglasses.