The WallStreetJournal reports that "Luxottica Group SpA ...[will] make eyewear for Coach Inc. (COH) and that the deal should produce sales of more than $100 million a year for the U.S. brand." Coach-labeled eyewear will be sold at Coach stores, department stores,  travel retail outlets, independent stores, and Luxottica's retail chains.

In another deal, HMX Group signed "a worldwide licensing agreement with Signature Eyewear for its Hickey Freeman, Bobby Jones and Monarchy brands. Signature currently holds the license for Hart Shaffner Marx eyewear," according to WWD.

In a few weeks, Maybach Eyewear will launch with eight models of sunglasses in up to nine colors and 10 spectacle frames in up to six colours. The choice will include lightweight, rimless models, metal-rim frames and natural horn-rim frames.

ThomasNet reports that Microtips Technology is capable of producing 3D active shutter lenses for $3-4. Lens specs are available at the site.

"Starting January, Marchon3D will offer a wide range of sunglasses that incorporate the circular polarizing technology used in 3-D movie theaters that feature the RealD system," says a blog in the New York Times.  The story continues: "The company will sell its less-expensive line in movie theaters for about $35. ...[T]he glasses can be worn anywhere and will block 100 percent of UVA and UVB light, [but] they will not block bright light."

A few weeks ago, Polaroid Eyewear announced a collection of Real ID 3D glasses that "will feature a wide range of "appealing designs," in addition to (finally!) a prescription lens option," according to TGDaily.

The HomeTheater section from About.com reports that XpanD has introduced  "Universal 3D Glasses that can work on most currently available 3D TVs that use the Active Shutter system." For more details, check out...XpanD Universal 3D Glasses product page."

VisionMonday reports today that "this season Nouveau Eyewear has unveiled six new models in their Kay Unger signature eyewear collection....Though the line’s trademark details based upon the sophisticated fabrics and luxurious tailoring of the designer’s apparel collection are still evident, the eyewear line has taken on a more casual feel."

The website is also noting that "Viva International Group has launched the Gant Rugger Eyewear Collection for men age 20 to 40. ...the eyewear collection...consists of 12 optical styles featuring a mix of modern and vintage styling."