EXCLUSIVE: Valentino Eyewear Will Be Produced by Kering Eyewear

EXCLUSIVE: Valentino Eyewear Will Be Produced by Kering Eyewear

Valentino's eyewear collections were previously produced by Akn, formerly Akoni Group, and will now be manufactured by Kering Eyewear.

Kering Eyewear and Valentino announce exclusive long-term global eyewear partnership

Kering Eyewear and Valentino have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement, effective 1 January 2026, marking the launch of a long-term global partnership. The deal grants Kering Eyewear exclusive rights to develop and distribute the Valentino brand’s sun and optical collections. Kering Eyewear Founder, President and CEO Roberto Vedovotto said, “We are honoured to welcome Valentino into the Kering Eyewear portfolio, and to have the oppor…