News

February 5, 2008 – Smithfield, RI

FGX International (NASDAQ: FGXI), a leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses and costume jewelry, announced today that Richard W. Kornhauser has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Kornhauser was previously employed by Chattem, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN as Vice President of Marketing. Prior to working at Chattem, Mr. Kornhauser held Marketing positions at Combe Incorporated and Del Laboratories, Inc. and worked at the Ted Bates Advertising Agency in New York City.

"I'm very excited to join FGX International in the role of EVP/Chief Marketing Officer,” said Mr. Kornhauser. “I look forward to capitalizing on the strength of the existing management team, the company's portfolio of superior branded products and its leading market position. In short, I believe we have the people, the products and the principles to drive the business forward and I look forward to working closely with Alec Taylor and the entire team in building shareholder value in the near and longer term." Mr. Kornhauser, who will relocate to Providence, RI, is a graduate of Columbia University. Mr. Kornhauser is married and has five children.

Alec Taylor, FGXI’s CEO, stated, “We are very pleased to have Rick Kornhauser joining us to lead our marketing efforts. Rick brings a world of experience in building brand equities to our company and is a valuable addition to our team. Rick’s hiring signals the strong commitment FGX will continue to make to brand marketing.”

FGXI also announced that Robert Grow has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Product Development. Mr. Grow has worked for FGX International for 20 years, most recently as Vice President of Product Development. Mr. Taylor stated, “Bob has made significant contributions to FGXI in the areas of optical design and product sourcing. Bob has been a tireless leader whose group continues to deliver outstanding styles for all of our eyewear products.” Mr. Grow is a graduate of Boise State University and resides in Cumberland, RI with his wife. Mr. Grow has two children.

FGX International is a leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses and costume jewelry with a portfolio of established, well-recognized brands including Foster Grant, Magnivision, Anarchy, Angel and Gargoyles. FGXI also has licenses in certain product categories from Ironman, Levi Strauss, Body Glove and C9 by Champion. FGXI has a collection of fashionable, high-quality eyewear and jewelry products. Based in Smithfield, Rhode Island, FGXI has approximately 300 full-time employees. Additional offices are located in New York, Toronto, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Mexico City, Bentonville, AR and Shenzhen, China.

For additional information contact:
Sal Siano
Phone: (401) 719-2160
E-mail: ssiano@fgxi.com