EXHIBIT 16.1 ------------ March 4, 2009 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: We have read Signature Eyewear, Inc.'s statements included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K filed on March 4, 2009, and we agree with such statements concerning our firm. /s/ CROWE HORWATH LLP CROWE HORWATH LLP