THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOLLE AMERICA, INC.:


We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our
firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.

                                
                                   /s/  KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
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                                        KPMG Peat Marwick LLP


Denver, Colorado
November 14, 1997