LIVE EYEWEAR APPOINTS GENERAL MANAGER


San Luis Obispo, CA (October 2001) - Kieran Hardy has been appointed General Manager at Live Eyewear. Mr. Hardy is responsible for directing all operations for the California based specialty sunglass manufacturer.

“I am delighted to be a part of Live Eyewear and am looking forward to our March 2002 debut at Vision Expo in New York.” says Hardy. “The Live product range addresses not only the functional requirements of a fits-over style sunglass, but has elevated the level of quality and design to new heights.” Mr. Hardy resigned his position as Director of US Operations at Fitovers Eyewear in June of 2001, and says that he is most anxious to begin work on introducing the optical industry to the Live brand of quality fits-over sunglasses. “The Live program is designed to best meet the needs of the optical retailer. At Live Eyewear, we truly understand the needs of the optical professional and look forward to welcoming them into the Live family of authorized retailers.”

Live Eyewear offer three collections of fits-over polarized sunglasses; Cocoons™, Live Eyes™, and Live Xtreme™, the world’s first high performance fits-over sunglasses. Touted as the highest quality fits-over sunglasses in the world, Live products feature unique design and construction elements new to the fits-over sunglass market. Live Eyewear can be reached toll free at (800) 834-2563 or visit the website at www.liveeyewear.com.