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Glimpses KENMARK RENEWS LICENCE WITH VERA WANG Kenmark Eyewear has announced the renewal of an exclusive licence agreement for the development, production and worldwide distribution of eyewear for the Vera Wang brand. The agreement will extend through 2025. Kenmark Eyewear has partnered with Vera Wang since 2001, launching the brand into the eyewear industry with segments that include Vera Wang optical, Vera Wang optical sun and VWX. Vera Wang Eyewear MARCOLIN ANNOUNCES OPERATIONAL CHANGES Marcolin Group has announced that Giovanni Zoppas is leaving his responsibilities in the Group, while still remaining as a director of the board. Zoppas moves on to Thélios in the role of CEO and general manager of the joint venture established by Marcolin with the LVMH Group. Giovanni Zoppas, Thelios CEO and general manager This is part of an agreed-upon plan between the parties, aimed at maximizing the overall value of Marcolin Group. Optical Prism | September 2019 43