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Thélios Expands Eyewear Manufacturing Hub in Italy With New Industrial Facility
The group is strengthening its eyewear manufacturing capabilities and fostering growth opportunities for its…
Oakley Looks to Define the Future as It Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The California-based eyewear brand was founded by motocross enthusiast Jim Jannard but is now a part of…
Victoria Beckham, Safilo Group Ink 10-year License
The full eyewear range — both optical and sun — will be unveiled for the spring 2026 season, hitting the…
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Spurred on by losing a pair of Céline frames at sea, Natalie Gulliver has launched her own line of luxury…
Kering Eyewear Acquires Italian Manufacturer Lenti
Roberto Vedovotto, president and CEO of Kering Eyewear, said the agreement is "providing an additional area…
J Balvin’s Vision Comes Into Focus With Eyewear Brand, Nrgy
The global powerhouse is taking his creativity to a new medium — eyewear.
Akoni Group Acquires Götti Eyewear, Changes Name to Akn
This is the first M&A deal for the group, and as part of the transaction, it is also buying premium lens…
EssilorLuxottica Expands Med-tech Strategy With Acquisition of Ophthalmology Platform Optegra
The agreement inked with private equity MidEuropa will allow the eyewear group to enhance its capabilities in…
The Future’s in Your Frames: Smart Glasses by Even Realities Make ‘80s Sci-fi Predictions Real
The sleek, display-equipped G1 smart glasses bring wearable tech out of the lab and into everyday life…
Sunglass Hut Charts New Direction With ‘Own Your Moment’ Campaign
The refreshed brand direction focuses on personal expression, fashion-forward experiences and deeper…
EXCLUSIVE: Aquazzura Launches First Eyewear Collection
Founder Edgardo Osorio sees the category as a natural extension of the brand's glamourous and sun-drenched…
EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Dempsey Named Face of Tag Heuer Eyewear
The actor and professional race driver has been an ambassador for the Swiss watchmaker since 2014.
EssilorLuxottica Marks 35 Years in Japan With Strategic Investments and Craftsmanship Exchange
The acquisition and renovation of an eyewear plant in Fukui and of the Washin retail chain, and the launch of…