WWD reports here, that Cole Haan is adding eyewear to its American lifestyle wardrobe.
The company is launching an eyewear collection for spring 2008.
Cole Haan’s sun collection will feature 22 women’s styles and 18 looks for men. Although they range from leather basket-weave detailing to the more modern, industrial group, each pair keeps with the brand’s artisan-like sensibility.
The sunglasses collection will be available at Cole Haan signature stores and select wholesale
partners and will retail from $125 to $500.
More than 50 men’s and women’s styles make up the optical collection. Retail prices range from
$200 to $500 for limited edition styles, and the pieces will be offered through certain eye care
professionals, including opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists and optical specialty retailers.
The expansion is one of many for Cole Haan, which sees growth potential in a variety of arenas,
including beauty.