Safilo searching capital

Safilo Group is the No. 2 manufacturer of sunglasses after Luxottica.

It holds many brand licenses like Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Boss, Hugo Boss, Carrera, Claiborne, Diesel, Dior, Christian Dior, Fossil, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Liz Claiborne, Max Mara, Nine West, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent.

Now the group is looking to raise capital to avoid bankruptcy.