MILAN, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Italian eyewear maker

Marcolin signed an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement with

Abercrombie & Fitch ( ANF ) to produce and distribute sunglasses

and optical frames for the US fashion retailer, the two

companies said in a joint statement on Monday.

Spring and summer collections - for the Abercrombie,

abercrombie Kids and Hollister brands - will be launched in

early 2025 and will be available worldwide in selected stores,

they added.

"The deal will support our growth and strengthen our

presence in the lifestyle segment for younger customers, in line

with our long-term strategy,' Fabrizio Curci, CEO & General

Manager of Marcolin, said in the statement.