Inspecs Acquires Hardy Amies Brand

Inspecs, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear frames and lenses, has announced the acquisition of the Hardy Amies brand, including all global intellectual property rights.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

Hardy Amies was founded by Sir Hardy Amies in the 1940s and is focused on the design of ready-to-wear, occasion wear and bridalwear fashions.

"Adding to Inspecs Group's premium heritage eyewear offering, we're delighted with our acquisition of iconic Savile Row couturier brand Hardy Amies," Robin Totterman, Chief Executive of Inspecs, said in a company news release. "Sir Hardy was official dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth ll for more than 40 years and one of the most innovative and influential British designers of all time. We look forward to working with existing licenses and exploring new opportunities, as well as launching an eyewear collection next year."