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22-05-2025
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Rag & Bone licenses eyewear to Marcolin
Home › News › Business Translated by Nicola Mira Download Print Translated by Nicola Mira Rag & Bone has inked a four-year eyewear license deal with Italian producer Marcolin. The partnership has been announced by Guess and WHP Global, owners of the New York apparel brand since April 2024. A still from the latest Rag & Bone campaign - DR The exclusive license deal covers the design, production and distribution of the new Rag & Bone-branded sunglasses and eyeglasses collection, whose aesthetic is inspired by the energy of metropolitan living. The models are designed both for consumers keen on directional products and for those who prioritise everyday use and a combination of functionality and style. 'Guess has been working with the highly talented team from Marcolin for over 30 years on delivering fashionable trend-right eyewear to the market. We are thrilled to expand that partnership to Rag & Bone, further growing the brand's lifestyle segment through their expertise, commitment to style and innovation,' said Paul Marciano, co-founder and chief creative officer at Guess. Rag & Bone was founded in New York in 2002, and has established itself in the contemporary US fashion scene thanks to its authentic, minimalist style tapping New York's urban aesthetic and combining traditional craftsmanship with modern cultural influences.'We are proud to partner with an iconic brand like Rag & Bone, which perfectly embodies the contemporary and authentic aesthetic rooted in New York culture,' said Fabrizio Curci, CEO and managing director of new collection will be available in the coming months at Rag & Bone stores, on and at select opticians and authorised retailers worldwide. Rag & Bone operates monobrand stores in the USA and the UK, and is also distributed worldwide via luxury multibrand retailers, department stores and international e-tailers. Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved. Tags : Fashion Eyewear Business
Fashion Network
22-05-2025
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Rag & Bone licenses eyewear to Marcolin
Rag & Bone has inked a four-year eyewear license deal with Italian producer Marcolin. The partnership has been announced by Guess and WHP Global, owners of the New York apparel brand since April 2024. The exclusive license deal covers the design, production and distribution of the new Rag & Bone-branded sunglasses and eyeglasses collection, whose aesthetic is inspired by the energy of metropolitan living. The models are designed both for consumers keen on directional products and for those who prioritise everyday use and a combination of functionality and style. 'Guess has been working with the highly talented team from Marcolin for over 30 years on delivering fashionable trend-right eyewear to the market. We are thrilled to expand that partnership to Rag & Bone, further growing the brand's lifestyle segment through their expertise, commitment to style and innovation,' said Paul Marciano, co-founder and chief creative officer at Guess. Rag & Bone was founded in New York in 2002, and has established itself in the contemporary US fashion scene thanks to its authentic, minimalist style tapping New York's urban aesthetic and combining traditional craftsmanship with modern cultural influences. 'We are proud to partner with an iconic brand like Rag & Bone, which perfectly embodies the contemporary and authentic aesthetic rooted in New York culture,' said Fabrizio Curci, CEO and managing director of Marcolin. The new collection will be available in the coming months at Rag & Bone stores, on and at select opticians and authorised retailers worldwide. Rag & Bone operates monobrand stores in the USA and the UK, and is also distributed worldwide via luxury multibrand retailers, department stores and international e-tailers.
Fashion Network
22-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Rag & Bone licenses eyewear to Marcolin
Rag & Bone has inked a four-year eyewear license deal with Italian producer Marcolin. The partnership has been announced by Guess and WHP Global, owners of the New York apparel brand since April 2024. The exclusive license deal covers the design, production and distribution of the new Rag & Bone-branded sunglasses and eyeglasses collection, whose aesthetic is inspired by the energy of metropolitan living. The models are designed both for consumers keen on directional products and for those who prioritise everyday use and a combination of functionality and style. 'Guess has been working with the highly talented team from Marcolin for over 30 years on delivering fashionable trend-right eyewear to the market. We are thrilled to expand that partnership to Rag & Bone, further growing the brand's lifestyle segment through their expertise, commitment to style and innovation,' said Paul Marciano, co-founder and chief creative officer at Guess. Rag & Bone was founded in New York in 2002, and has established itself in the contemporary US fashion scene thanks to its authentic, minimalist style tapping New York's urban aesthetic and combining traditional craftsmanship with modern cultural influences. 'We are proud to partner with an iconic brand like Rag & Bone, which perfectly embodies the contemporary and authentic aesthetic rooted in New York culture,' said Fabrizio Curci, CEO and managing director of Marcolin. The new collection will be available in the coming months at Rag & Bone stores, on and at select opticians and authorised retailers worldwide. Rag & Bone operates monobrand stores in the USA and the UK, and is also distributed worldwide via luxury multibrand retailers, department stores and international e-tailers.
Fashion Network
22-05-2025
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- Fashion Network
Rag & Bone licenses eyewear to Marcolin
Rag & Bone has inked a four-year eyewear license deal with Italian producer Marcolin. The partnership has been announced by Guess and WHP Global, owners of the New York apparel brand since April 2024. The exclusive license deal covers the design, production and distribution of the new Rag & Bone-branded sunglasses and eyeglasses collection, whose aesthetic is inspired by the energy of metropolitan living. The models are designed both for consumers keen on directional products and for those who prioritise everyday use and a combination of functionality and style. 'Guess has been working with the highly talented team from Marcolin for over 30 years on delivering fashionable trend-right eyewear to the market. We are thrilled to expand that partnership to Rag & Bone, further growing the brand's lifestyle segment through their expertise, commitment to style and innovation,' said Paul Marciano, co-founder and chief creative officer at Guess. Rag & Bone was founded in New York in 2002, and has established itself in the contemporary US fashion scene thanks to its authentic, minimalist style tapping New York's urban aesthetic and combining traditional craftsmanship with modern cultural influences. 'We are proud to partner with an iconic brand like Rag & Bone, which perfectly embodies the contemporary and authentic aesthetic rooted in New York culture,' said Fabrizio Curci, CEO and managing director of Marcolin. The new collection will be available in the coming months at Rag & Bone stores, on and at select opticians and authorised retailers worldwide. Rag & Bone operates monobrand stores in the USA and the UK, and is also distributed worldwide via luxury multibrand retailers, department stores and international e-tailers.
Business Wire
22-05-2025
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Guess?, Inc. and WHP Global Announce rag & bone Licensee Partnership
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guess?, Inc. and its partner global brand management firm WHP Global, which jointly owns the New York-based fashion brand rag & bone, announce a four-year exclusive licensee partnership with Marcolin - a longtime GUESS licensee partner and leading manufacturer of premium eyewear - to design, produce and distribute a new line of premium sunglasses and eyeglasses for rag & bone. Since its origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone has established itself as a leader in the American fashion scene. Known for its authentic understated New York aesthetic, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern cultural references, the brand has become synonymous over the years with effortless quality clothing for both men and women. rag & bone Eyewear is inspired by the energy of the metropolitan lifestyle. The offering includes bold styling appealing to trendsetters along with a more modern styles for everyday wear. 'We are pleased to partner with an iconic brand like rag & bone, which perfectly embodies a contemporary and authentic aesthetic rooted in New York culture,' said Fabrizio Curci, Marcolin CEO & General Manager. Paul Marciano, Guess?, Inc. co-founder and Chief Creative Officer states, 'GUESS has been working with the highly talented team from Marcolin for over 30 years on delivering fashionable trend-right eyewear to the market. We are thrilled to expand that partnership to rag & bone further growing the lifestyle of the brand through their expertise, commitment to style and innovation.' The new eyewear collection will be available at rag & bone boutiques, and in select eyewear stores and authorized retailers. About Guess?, Inc. Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear and other related consumer products. Guess? products are distributed through branded Guess? stores as well as better department and specialty stores around the world. On April 2, 2024, the Company acquired all the operating assets and a 50% interest in the intellectual property assets of New York-based fashion brand rag & bone, a leader in the American fashion scene, directly operating stores in the U.S. and in the U.K., and also available in high-end boutiques, department stores and through e-commerce globally. As of February 1, 2025, the Company directly operated 1,070 retail stores in Europe, the Americas and Asia. The Company's partners and distributors operated 527 additional retail stores worldwide. As of February 1, 2025, the Company and its partners and distributors operated in approximately 100 countries worldwide. For more information about the Company, please visit About WHP Global WHP Global is a leading New York based firm that acquires global consumer brands and invests in high-growth distribution channels including digital commerce platforms and global expansion. WHP owns a portfolio of consumer brands that collectively generate over USD $7 billion in global retail sales. The company also owns WHP+, a turnkey direct to consumer digital e-commerce platform, and WHP SOLUTIONS, a sourcing agency based in Asia. For more information, please visit About Marcolin Marcolin is among the global leading groups in eyewear founded in 1961 in the heart of the Veneto district, Italy. It stands out for the unique ability to combine craftsmanship with advanced technologies through the constant pursuit of excellence and continuous innovation. The portfolio includes house brands (WEB EYEWEAR, ic! berlin), as well as licensed brands: TOM FORD, GUESS, adidas Sport, adidas Originals, Christian Louboutin, Max Mara, Zegna, GCDS, MAX&Co., MCM, Pucci, BMW, K-Way®, Kenneth Cole, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Timberland, GANT, Harley-Davidson, Marciano and Skechers. Through its own direct network and global partners, Marcolin distributes its products in more than 125 countries. At the end of 2024, Marcolin Group counted about 2,000 employees and net sales of €545.8 million.
