NEW YORK—Marchon Eyewear, Inc. and Cutler and Gross, Ltd. announced today that they have entered into an exclusive agreement for Marchon Eyewear to distribute Paul Smith sun and optical eyewear throughout the U.S. Marchon Eyewear became the exclusive distributor of Cutler and Gross eyewear in the U.S. in September 2018 as reported in VMAIL. A few months later in December 2018, Cutler and Gross announced that it had entered into an exclusive license agreement with Paul Smith Ltd. for the design production and global (except for Japan) distribution of the brand’s sunglass and optical frames as VMAIL previously reported.

“We are pleased to extend our relationship with Cutler and Gross, the authority in British Eyewear,” said Nicola Zotta, president and CEO of Marchon Eyewear, Inc. “The addition of Paul Smith’s exciting new eyewear designs complement our extensive brand portfolio by offering a unique line of premium, British-influenced optical and sun products, designed by one of Britain’s foremost designers. This new agreement allows us to leverage the scale and expertise of our U.S. distribution network while simultaneously furthering the growth and prominence of Marchon Eyewear, especially in the luxury segment of the market.”

Graham Cutler, founding partner of Cutler and Gross added, “We have patiently searched for a partner who shares the same ethos as Cutler and Gross, namely, quality of service, well-made product and customer satisfaction. In Marchon Eyewear, we firmly believe we have found that long-term partner to help us grow and improve our business in the United States. With the experience, expertise and personnel that Marchon Eyewear has on the ground, we are sure we can deliver the best possible service to our customer base there.”

Following the launch of Paul Smith’s eyewear collection at MIDO in Milan last month, the line will debut in the U.S. at Vision Expo East 2019 and will be presented by Marchon Eyewear along with new sun and optical styles from Cutler and Gross and Italian luxury brand, Marni. These collections will be on view by appointment only in a dedicated booth (#G475) located in The Galleria.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Lucie Bourdon (lbourdon@marchon.com). Marchon Eyewear’s other brands can be viewed during Vision Expo East at booth #1553.

Paul Smith eyewear is now available globally and will be sold in the U.S. in select department stores, specialty stores, and premium sun and optical retailers. The line will also be sold in Paul Smith and Cutler and Gross’ retail locations, as well as online at paulsmith.com and cutlerandgross.com.