Altair Eyewear, Inc. And Authentic Brands Group Sign Exclusive Global Eyewear Licensing Agreement for Spyder

NEW YORK, NY, –  Altair Eyewear Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality eyewear and a division of Marchon Eyewear Inc., together with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of a global portfolio of lifestyle and entertainment brands, announced today an exclusive eyewear licensing agreement for Spyder, one of the world’s most recognizable active lifestyle brands. 

Pioneering innovation and technology in the ski and performance categories, Spyder is a highly sought-after brand on and off the mountain. This is the first performance lifestyle brand within Altair Eyewear’s growing portfolio and the agreement is for the exclusive design, development, production and distribution of ophthalmic eyewear, sunglasses and ski goggles marketed and sold under the Spyder brand name. 

“Spyder is a dynamic addition to our Altair Eyewear brand portfolio, combining the right mix of sport and performance to appeal to an active-minded consumer,” said Nicola Zotta, President & CEO of Marchon Eyewear, Inc. “We were strategically seeking a performance lifestyle brand of this caliber for Altair to give us opportunities for sun and optical eyewear as well as ski goggles, and we are thrilled to be extending our partnership with ABG and their exceptional roster of brands.” 

“As we continue to expand on Spyder’s lifestyle offering, we are excited to partner with Altair on the launch of Spyder into the eyewear category,” said Jarrod Weber, Group President of Lifestyle at ABG. “Altair is a leader in the eyewear space offering the highest quality of product and we look forward to the launch early next year.” 

Spyder offers technical ski, fitness, and lifestyle apparel and accessories for men, women, and children, with superior design and engineering expertise, and innovative materials including GORE-TEX^® and Avra™. The new eyewear collection will be designed in sync with Spyder brand’s aesthetic and reputation for high-performance details using state of the art materials and advanced technology. 

The new Spyder eyewear collection will be available beginning Spring 2020 and will debut in March 2020 at Vision Expo East in New York City. 

It is planned that the new Spyder eyewear line will be distributed in optical chains and specialty retailers worldwide as well as through independent eye care practices and online at spyder.com and eyeconic.com. 

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About VSP Global
VSP Global is a doctor-governed company that exists to create value for members and opportunities for VSP network doctors. Our industry-leading businesses include VSP^® Vision Care, the only national not-for-profit vision benefits company, which provides access to eye care for nearly 90 million members through a network of over 40,000 doctors worldwide; Marchon^® Eyewear Inc., one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and distributors of high-quality eyewear and sunwear; VSP Optics, industry leaders in ophthalmic technology and lab services, providing custom lens solutions for the vision and lifestyle needs of patients; Eyefinity^®, the industry leader in practice management and electronic health record software; VSP Retail, which focuses on increasing access to eye care and eyewear through multiple channels, and VSP^® Ventures, which offers care-focused, customized choices for doctors looking to transition their practice.

About Altair Eyewear, Inc.
Altair Eyewear supports eyecare professionals with advanced eyewear technologies and distinctive licensed brands including Anne Klein, bebe, Calvin Klein Jeans, Cole Haan, Draper James, Joseph Abboud and JOE Joseph Abboud and Spyder, as well as Altair’s proprietary brands, which include Altair Evolution, Genesis, Kilter, Lenton & Rusby, Otis & Piper and Sunlites. Altair Eyewear brands are sold through more than 10,000 independent optical retailers. Altair Eyewear is a division of Marchon Eyewear, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear, and a subsidiary of VSP Global, a diverse group of leading companies within the world-wide optical industry. Visit altaireyewear.com and follow @altaireyewear for more information.