NEW YORK—Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG), owner of a global portfolio of fashion, sports, celebrity and entertainment brands, has announced a multi-year partnership with Glance Eyewear for Jones New York eyewear collections for women featuring non-ophthalmic eyewear such as sunglasses, reading glasses and eyewear accessories which will launch to key accounts in spring 2017.

"With over 40 years of experience in design, production and retail distribution, Glance is a leader in the eyewear space," said Nick Woodhouse, president and CMO, ABG. “We are thrilled to partner with them on the expansion of Jones New York and reinforce its position as a leading women’s fashion and lifestyle brand.”

"We are excited to come on board as Jones New York’s new eyewear partner,” said Joseph Massa, executive vice president, sales of Glance Eyewear. “Jones New York is an iconic lifestyle brand with remarkable consumer appeal and potential for growth in the eyewear category.”

REM Eyewear continues to be the brand’s partner for ophthalmic eyewear for men and women. Mike Hundert, REM’s CEO, told VMail, “We continue to have all the same rights we always have had for more than a decade as global licensee of Jones New York for the optical channel. As such, we will continue to build and sell our Jones New York Collection, Jones New York Petites, and Jones New York Men’s collections through the optical industry.”