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MONDOTTICA part of our move to a more end of 2025. The distribution
INTERNATIONAL sustainable future.” will be global, with the sunglass
range also available through
The agreement, for both
AND VIVIENNE men’s and women’s sunglasses Vivienne Westwood’s own retail
WESTWOOD and ophthalmic eyewear, is network, website and selected
expected to run through the
global stockists.
SIGN NEW
AGREEMENT INSPECS INTRODUCES
BOTANIQ COLLECTION
Mondottica International
and Vivienne Westwood nature’s colours and textures.
have signed a new license
agreement in March 2021, for Designed by a team of
the design, production, and in-house technical experts
distribution of the Vivienne at Inspecs, the new Botaniq
Westwood eyewear collections. collection will initially feature
16 models, in unisex styles
In a press release issued by for everyday wear, at a
the company, Mondottica’s price comparable to non-
CEO Tony Pessok states: “We sustainable frames.
are delighted to announce
the partnership between In a press release, Inspecs’
Mondottica and Vivienne chief executive, Robin
Westwood – both of our Totterman said, “The waste
companies hold similar values involved in the eyewear
in terms of moving towards a industry after frames leave
sustainable future, and this will manufacturers has troubled
form the ethos of the collection us. This is causing a mountain
that we will be producing. Inspecs has launched a of waste every year in the
Vivienne Westwood is an new sustainable eyewear UK alone. I found myself in
iconic brand and individual, collection featuring a position to make positive
and the eyewear range will be biodegradable materials such industry changes and meet
respectful and aligned with as wood, cork and bamboo the demands of retailers and
their collections.” and recycled stainless steel, consumers who are willing to
in response to consumer make sustainable choices if
Commenting on the demand for sustainable the source is trustworthy, and
partnership Vivienne products. it doesn’t cost them more
Westwood’s CEO, Carlo to buy. So, I challenged the
D’Amario said: “We are The bio-based acetate design and technical teams
delighted to be partnering Natura will also feature in to come up with affordable
with Mondottica for this the collection. The material solutions for making frames
eyewear collaboration and was tested to ISO14855 and that make less impact on the
look forward to working certified by Organic Waste planet,” he added.
together. Developing design Systems to biodegrade within
with a sustainable approach is 120 days under controlled Furthermore, the
paramount to us. Mondottica composting conditions. company has also formed a
is not only a brand that shares Natura is available in a variety partnership with the non-
our core values, but by looking of colours and textures and profit One Tree Planted.
to our brand heritage and this will enable Inspecs to Through the agreement, for
traditional design principles, offer frames made with this each frame sold, a tree will be
and through their innovation material in unique designs, planted to offset the carbon
in recycled materials, are drawing inspiration from from shipping.
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