Renewal of collaboration between Vivienne Westwood and Allison

Carlo D'Amario: "this relationship contributes to making our brand even stronger in the accessories world" Vivienne Westwood, an icon of British design, and Allison, an important Italian manufacturer in the eyewear sector, have renewed the license agreement for the production and worldwide distribution of frames and sunglasses.   Distribution will continue to the British brand's boutiques and to up-market opticians' and department stores throughout the world.   The renewal consolidates the successful collaboration that began in 2004, as Giorgio Antichi, CEO of Allison SpA, said: "We are really excited about continuing to work with a prestigious and innovative brand like Vivienne Westwood; the creativity of such an authoritative and iconic stylist combined with our know-how in making eyewear will enable us to continue to create original and recognizable products".   Vivienne Westwood CEO Carlo D'Amario added: "This relationship contributes to making our brand even stronger in the accessories world; over the years Allison has known how to interpret our style in iconic eyewear models that are original as well as wearable".