Optical Prism September 2019 | Page 45

Glimpses MARCOLIN, ADIDAS ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT Marcolin Group and adidas have entered into a licensing agreement for eyewear products. The partnership, stretching to 2024, will see the first eyewear products hit the market in 2020. Under the terms of the agreement, Marcolin Group will design, develop, manufacture, market and sell eyewear products under the adidas Badge of Sport and Originals labels. The ability to perfectly translate the core values of every brand into the eyewear category as well as its portfolio’s versatility, ranging from diffusion to luxury brands, has led Marcolin Group to partner with adidas. Innovative manufacturing techniques, high-quality materials and lightness characterize the adidas Badge of Sport eyewear models. These frames are designed to provide a comfortable fit, ensuring the ultimate vision and lens protection. The Originals collection will be inspired by Street Culture and loyal to the DNA of the adidas Originals Brand, sharing values of creativity and authenticity. Earlier this year, Silhouette International announced it would be discontinuing its licence for sports eyewear with adidas starting in the fall. The company said it would be extending its corporate strategy by developing its own sports performance collection. Silhouette International will design and make high- performance sports eyewear at its company headquarters in Linz. Frame and filter technology are being developed to match each other perfectly, producing a new premium sports eyewear collection that offers outstanding quality and unparalleled precision, including a high degree of work by hand. OP