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Kering signs Valentino eyewear licence ahead of 2026 launch 

The luxury group has agreed a deal to design and distribute Valentino eyewear, with the first collection due to debut in Paris this October and launch in March 2026. The move comes as Kering delays full ownership of Valentino until 2028.

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