(SEATTLE, WASHINGTON) – April 27, 2006 – Cutter & Buck, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUK), an upscale golf-inspired sportswear and outerwear brand, announced today a three-year licensing agreement with Signature Eyewear, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of prescription eyeglass frames and sunglasses. The Cutter & Buck Eyewear Collection will include optical and sunwear styles for active men and women and will be sold at optical outlets, and department stores beginning late Fall 2006.
"We’re excited about our partnership with Signature Eyewear, who has been a leader in the eyewear industry for over two decades," said Joel Freet, manager of international and domestic licensing for Cutter & Buck. "The Cutter & Buck Eyewear Collection demonstrates our brand’s commitment to fulfilling the lifestyle needs of our customers."
Signature Eyewear currently produces eyewear under internationally recognized brand names including Laura Ashley Eyewear, Eddie Bauer Eyewear, Bebe Eyes, Hart Schaffner Marx, Nicole Miller Eyewear, and HUMMER Eyegear. Signature Eyewear’s proprietary brands include Dakota Smith Eyewear and The Signature Eyewear Collection. Signature Eyewear’s products are sold in the United States and internationally to opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists and to major national retail chains.
"Signature is in good company with Cutter & Buck," said Michael Prince, CEO of Signature Eyewear. "Cutter and Buck is known around the world for its exceptional sportswear and soon, for its’ eyewear. The partnership between two quality manufacturers is a great fit, and will provide a solid foundation for Signature’s brand portfolio."
About Cutter & Buck
The company designs and markets upscale sportswear and outerwear under the Cutter & Buck brand. All Cutter & Buck products feature distinctive, comfortable designs, high quality materials and rich detailing. The company sells its products through golf pro shops, and resorts, specialty retail shops, corporate sales, catalog and online at cutterbuck.com.
Contact:
Jeizel Pickett
jeizel@turnerpr.com
Mariana Singer
mariana@turnerpr.com
(212) 889-1700
