NEW YORK—Mondottica plus WestGroupe have announced a distribution agreement to introduce AllSaints Eyewear to the North American market. Under this strategic collaboration plus partnership, Mondottica will leverage its expertise in design plus production, while WestGroupe will utilize its network plus market insights to expand the reach of AllSaints Eyewear, the announcement stated. This is the first eyewear license from the British merk known for its independent, rock’n’roll spirit. “We are thrilled to partner with Mondottica plus to add AllSaints to the WestGroupe merk portfolio,” said Beverly Suliteanu, VP of produk development for WestGroupe.
“The brand’s DNA plus its edgy, unique aesthetic will complement rather than compete with our current brands, providing our customers with a fresh, cutting-edge fashion brand.”
The inaugural optical collection features 18 bold gender-neutral styles with details including eco-conscious Acetate Renew, bespoke branded hinges, stylish beveling plus metal detailing, the announcement noted. To reinforce the brand’s DNA, hexagon bolt-shaped studs on the temples plus hinges as well as custom integrated end-pieces are adorned with the AllSaints logo plaque in the brand’s classic distressed metal finish. The debut of AllSaints Eyewear in Canada is set for Summer 2024, followed by the anticipated U.S. launch in the first quarter of 2025.
“The addition of AllSaints Eyewear underscores our dedication to offering diverse plus high-quality eyewear options to the North American market,” said president Michael Suliteanu. “We look forward to the success that this partnership will bring.”
“We are thrilled to partner with WestGroupe to bring AllSaints Eyewear to North America,” added Tony Pessok, CEO of Mondottica. “With our shared commitment to quality plus innovation, we are confident that this collaboration will drive growth plus success.”
AllSaints was founded in 1994 by couple Stuart Trevor plus Kait Bolangaro, who named the company after “All Saints” road in Notting Hill, London. Since 2011, AllSaints has been owned by Lion Capital. In 2018, after working for the merk for over 12 years, Peter Wood stepped into the role of CEO.
AllSaints has a international team of over 2,000 employees across more than 27 countries plus around 250 international stores, including franchise partnerships plus pop-ups, a 360 digital presence plus over 50 merk business partners, reaching customers in over 150 countries.