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British designer Stella McCartney appears at the end of her Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 ready-to-wear fashion show...
Luxottica, Stella McCartney sign new sunglass deal
Thu Apr 17, 4:07 PM ET
The eyewear group said in a statement the deal signed with Stella McCartney Ltd, a joint venture between the designer and Gucci, would begin in January for an initial six-year term.
Afterwards, it would be automatically renewable for an additional five-year term, it said.
The first collection will be launched in summer 2009.
Stella McCartney's luxury fashion and accessories label is part of French retail group PPR, which also owns Gucci and other luxury brands.
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