Valentino and Kering Eyewear have signed a global licensing agreement for sunglasses and optical frames starting spring 2026. The partnership begins January 1, 2026, with first designs debuting October 5 during Valentino’s Paris show. Collections launch March 2026 in boutiques and retailers worldwide. The deal ends Valentino’s collaboration with AKN Group, which began in 2021. Kering Eyewear, spanning Gucci, Saint Laurent, Cartier, and others, generated 1.6 billion euros ($1.7 billion) in 2024 revenue, up 6% YoY.