License agreement between Lantis Eyewear and Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis International has announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Lantis Eyewear for the manufacture and United States distribution of men's and women's sunglasses under the Perry Ellis, Perry Ellis Portfolio and Perry Ellis America brands.

The agreement is a three year term that lasts through the end of 2007.

Lantis will launch the eyewear for fall 2005. The target distribution is through department stores and sunglass specialty stores.