NEW YORK— Colors in Optics, Ltd. has announced the signing of an eyewear licensing agreement with Elie Tahari Ltd. for the design, manufacture and distribution of Elie Tahari branded ophthalmic and sunwear collections.

“It is always exciting when Colors in Optics Ltd. is given the opportunity to launch a new eyewear collection with an inspirational design house,” said Rhona Hutton, vice president of Colors in Optics. “Together, we will create innovative eyewear infused with grace and elegance within the spirit of the Elie Tahari brand. Mr. Tahari’s twist on statement styling gives us great vision for our eyewear collaboration. We look forward to growing our business together.”

According to Colors in Optics, the eyewear collections, which will debut in spring 2014, will offer the consumer timeless, sophisticated design incorporated with an intriguing fresh driven style. The Elie Tahari Collection will capture a glamorous feel incorporating new mixes of color and materials; while the sunglass and optical collections will be unique providing creativity, diversity and quality to a growing eyewear market, the company said.

Elie Tahari is a privately held corporation with a global presence in more than 40 countries and in more than 600 US stores. Elie Tahari has free standing boutiques in New York, East Hampton, Bal Harbour, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Newport Beach, Boston, Atlanta and Boca Raton.