Safilo steps into shoes

Safilo Group and Alpargatas, the Brazilian group and world leader for footwear, apparel and accessories, have signed a license agreement for “havaianas eyewear”. It will be in effect through 2021 and is renewable by mutual agreement. The new eyewear collection will be designed, developed, manufactured and sold, worldwide, by Safilo through a widespread distribution network starting from the second half of 2016. “We are excited about this new collaboration and the confidence shown in us. With havaianas we add significant value to our portfolio and strengthen our presence in mass cool, one of the fastest growing segments as shown in our Strategic Plan 2020”, commented Safilo Group CEO Luisa Delgado. Carla Schmitzberger, Global Director of havaianas, added: “For us, eyewear is a strategic category with long term potential”.