De Rigo will make Chopard eyewear

De Rigo and the international luxury watchmaker & jeweller Chopard have signed a world-wide license agreement for De Rigo to produce and distribute Chopard optical frames and sunglasses starting with the 2005 collection.

The sunglasses and eyewear to be included in the collection will fully express Chopard's brand identity, standing out for their design and quality just like Chopard watches and jewelry. The new Spring/Summer 2005 Chopard Eyewear Collection will be presented at Opti-München 2005 and distributed worldwide beginning in January 2005.

'With Chopard we found a partner that shares our business values - a commitment to high quality products and respect for customers. Chopard is one of the world's most prestigious and exclusive brands, and we expect its strong global recognition to help strengthen our position in the luxury segment of the eyewear market', said Chairman Ennio De Rigo.

'In De Rigo, we have found the fundamental values of a family business, with a long term vision and a real respect for customers and partners around the world. We share a common passion for innovation and creativity built on common roots of high quality manufacturing. Above all, it is a blend of people with similar values coming together', said Karl-Friedrich Co-President of Chopard.