Foster Grant Unveils Exclusive Limited Edition Sunglasses Collection Inspired by Netflix’s New Limited Series ‘Griselda’, Starring and Executive Produced by Sofia Vergara

SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foster Grant, one of the world’s leading over the counter eyewear brands, announces the launch of its limited-edition sunglasses collection inspired by the highly anticipated Netflix show, Griselda. The limited series is set to premiere globally on Netflix on January 25, 2024 and is starring and executive produced by the multi-talented Sofia Vergara.

This exclusive eyewear collection, a collaboration with Sofia Vergara, combines Foster Grant's commitment to quality and style with the bold and empowering spirit embodied by Sofia Vergara. The four new sunglasses styles draw inspiration from the series, reflecting the captivating fashion from the 70s and early 80s.

"We are excited to join forces with Sofia Vergara once again to bring fans unique and stylish eyewear," said Denna Singleton, SVP, Global Marketing and Portfolio Transformation, FGX International. "The limited-edition collection offers fans bold eyewear to express their individuality and embrace the confident and glamorous style associated with Sofia."

Sofia Vergara, a fashion icon in her own right, is no stranger to eyewear collaborations. Foster Grant’s existing collection with Sofia Vergara includes not only sunglasses, but reading glasses and reading sunglasses that have been widely acclaimed for fashion-forward designs and accessible appeal. This limited-edition collection is expected to build on this success, offering fans and fashion enthusiasts a chance to accessorize with pieces that seamlessly blend sophistication and contemporary style, all available for an accessible $34.95.

"I'm thrilled to extend my collaboration with Foster Grant to create a collection that fits the needs of bold and stylish women," said Sofia Vergara. "This limited-edition line reflects the drama and glamour of the show and I’m excited to release these four new styles with Foster Grant."

The Foster Grant Griselda collection includes four styles of sunglasses that all offer 100% UVA/UVB lens protection, like all Foster Grant sunglasses, and will be available for purchase exclusively on FosterGrant.com beginning January 25, 2024.

About Foster Grant

Foster Grant, one of the world’s leading over the counter eyewear brands, helps consumers celebrate their originality and style. Featuring stylish, innovative non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses and optical frames, Foster Grant appeals to consumers of all ages to help them care for their eyes and love their vision. Foster Grant is part of FGX International, an EssilorLuxottica company, and is a leading designer and marketer of nonprescription reading glasses, optical frames, and sunglasses with a portfolio of established, highly recognized eyewear brands, licenses and ecommerce channels. For more information, visit fgxi.com.

About GRISELDA

GRISELDA is a fictionalized dramatization inspired by the life of Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most infamous cartels in history. The series is co-created by NARCOS and NARCOS: MEXICO showrunner Eric Newman, who comes to the title alongside NARCOS director Andrés Baiz, who directs all six episodes. The series is co-created by Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard and Executive Produced by Newman, Baiz, Miro, Escajeda, Bernard, along with Vergara and Luis Balaguer with Latin World Entertainment.