BUSINESS Marchon and Karl Lagerfeld Renew Exclusive Global Eyewear Licensing Agreement By Staff Wednesday, June 29, 2022 12:21 AM NEW YORK—Marchon Eyewear and Karl Lagerfeld announce the multi-year renewal of their global eyewear licensing agreement. Marchon and Karl Lagerfeld began their licensing partnership in 2013, and over the years Karl Lagerfeld eyewear has grown as part of its parent brand’s continued success and become increasingly involved in partnerships and special projects. Thomas Burkhardt, senior vice president of global brands, marketing and design at Marchon Eyewear, said, “We are very proud to continue our longstanding and successful partnership with Karl Lagerfeld."Karl Lagerfeld is a key brand in our global fashion portfolio, and we are looking forward to partnering with the team, to create the same fashionable and bold eyewear styles that customers expect to see.” Pier Paolo Righi, CEO and president at Karl Lagerfeld said, “Karl made eye fashion a key statement of his iconic look. Marchon has for many years been helping us to translate his very own iconic attributes into very distinct eyewear. We’re very excited extending this great partnership and taking it into the future.”