Kering Eyewear and Valentino Announce Global Partnership Agreement

MILAN, Italy—Kering Eyewear and Valentino announced on Monday a newly signed global agreement that will grant Kering Eyewear the rights to develop and distribute the sun and optical collections under the Valentino brand, effective from January 1, 2026, the companies said. The exclusive collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term partnership and represents an important step for Valentino’s brand positioning in the eyewear category, the companies stated. The collaboration also sees Kering Eyewear further consolidate its leadership in the high-end eyewear segment, the announcement said.