Kering Eyewear has agreed to buy Italian sunglass lens maker Lenti from Safilo , the unit of French luxury group Kering said on Tuesday, as it pushes for greater control of its supply chain.

The luxury group said the acquisition represents an opportunity to establish in-house capabilities for the development of Made in Italy sun lenses.

Roberto Vedovotto, president and CEO of Kering Eyewear, said the agreement is "providing an additional area of expertise." ...

Kering said it acquired Italy’s Lenti, building on the industrial development strategy of the luxury group’s eyewear business. The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, represents an ...