According to WWD, Italy's Safilo Group and Kate Spade LLC have extended their international licensing agreement for the Kate Spade New York eyewear brand and signed a new contract for the design, production and distribution of the nascent Jack Spade men's eyewear brand in North America.

Noting the continuing partnership with Kate Spade LLC brings excellent growth expectations, says Luisa Delgado, CEO of Safilo Group and the addition of Jack Spade creates new opportunities to enhance the male segment of our portfolio that has tremendous potential, with a stylish yet timeless, functional brand that has a sense of fun. Both Jack Spade and Safilo share a deep passion for design, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Jack Spade sunglasses will be sold in high-end department stores, specialty retailers in the U.S. and Canada starting Feb. 2014, while the regular eyewear line will debut in April.

Fonte: ICE