Swiss-based fashion group Philipp Plein and Italian eyewear manufacturer De Rigo Vision SpA have expanded their partnership. On Tuesday, both companies announced in a joint press release that De Rigo will in future also design, produce and globally market the eyewear collections of the Plein Sport line under license. The Italian group has held the Philipp Plein brand’s eyewear license since 2020.
Plein Sport’s new eyewear collection will be available in the clothing retailer’s own boutiques this month. From January next year, the corresponding products will also be sold globally via De Rigo’s trading network.
“We are very pleased to expand our partnership with the Philipp Plein Group,” said Michele Aracri, Managing Director of De Rigo Vision, in a statement. “Plein Sport is an innovative, next-generation activewear brand that represents a fantastic opportunity to strengthen the men’s segment in our portfolio.”