Position to manage all U.S. retail relationships

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – (July 26, 2005) – Marcolin USA, Inc. is pleased to announce Steven Barbery as Vice-President of Retail Sales. Mr. Barbery will manage all U.S. relationships with our integral retail partners.

Steven comes to Marcolin USA, Inc. with extensive experience in all facets of the retail business, including the designing, planning & forecasting, marketing and the execution of product launches. He also has successfully coordinated nationwide sales teams to build the retail partnerships needed to substantially grow sunwear sales in department stores. Steven's strong fashion and financial background will support Marcolin's continued retail growth in the U.S. marketplace with current and future fashion brands.

Starting his career in the buying program at Lord & Taylor, Steven was promoted and held several designer leather goods buying positions with Lord & Taylor and Liberty House Department Stores. Steven served Viva Group International as the National Sales Manager for Guess, Ellen Tracy, Candies, and Harley Davidson. Most recently, he was the Vice President/National Sales Manager at Fossil Inc., where he was responsible for the sales and marketing of all Fossil sunwear lines.

"This is an incredible opportunity to represent such prestigious and respected brands in the retail marketplace," states Mr. Barbery. "My goal is to grow all Marcolin brands in their respective channels by continuing to build strong partnerships with our key customers."

Marcolin USA, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Mike Teresa added: "We are thrilled to welcome Steven to the Marcolin management team. He brings a winning combination of experience and high expectations to achieve success to our Retail Division." Mr. Teresa continues, "We look forward to the many opportunities that our current and new brand collections will present in helping Marcolin USA achieve its goals in the U.S. retail marketplace."

A leader in the optical industry, Marcolin USA, Inc. manufactures designer eyewear and sunwear for the U.S. market, featuring collections that include Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Mont Blanc, Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli, Timberland, CoverGirl, and most recently, the introduction of Tom Ford, to name a few. For more information, please call toll-free 800.527.9265 or visit us online at www.marcolin.com.

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