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Persol and Cassina in Dialogo: A Conversation Between Icons of Italian Craftsmanship

The encounter between Persol and Cassina reflects a shared vision of the Made in Italy concept, where style, design culture and creativity come together. For both brands, design emerges from a continuous dialogue between past and present, craftsmanship and innovation, heritage and the avant-garde. A Contemporary Collection The collaboration...

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Dolce & Gabbana x Ray-Ban: when Italian glamour meets timeless optical heritage

When two style icons meet, heritage is renewed through a shared creative vision. United by common values, Dolce & Gabbana and Ray-Ban unveil a collection that embodies the DNA of both brands: strong Italian roots, distinctive design codes, authentic self-expression, and a deep connection to contemporary culture. This collaboration celebrates an...

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Persol presents the latest collection: The Italian riviera as inspiration, style as a signature

Persol turns to the Riviera as both setting and muse: a place where natural splendor meets a refined yet genuine way of life, and where luxury is measured in time well spent and in the quiet precision of every detail. The campaign unfolds at an unhurried pace, shaped by sunlight, sea air, and moments of stillness, where past and present blend...

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Oakley® limited-edition MUZSM Scar

Returning as a coveted MUZM artifact, Oakley® MUZM Scar re-emerges from the archives with a cutting-edge design built to leave a deep mark. Originally released in 2001, Scar was the first mixed-material model to fuse a high-wrap silhouette with a signature metal hinge mechanism, elevating physics to a true art form. A direct reissue of the...

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Oakley brings back the rebel spirit: The return of the MUZM Straight Jacket 99

Over two decades ago, the Straight Jacket defined an era of Oakley: bold, defiant, and made for those who refused to follow. It shattered the boundaries of sport, infiltrating culture through film, TV, and the streets, while being worn by the legends who set the blueprint. Now, as Oakley celebrates 50 years of defying convention, the...

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Luxottica founder Leonardo Del Vecchio dies at 87

Leondardo Del Vecchio, the founder of eyewear emporium Luxottica, died in Milan at the age of 87. Del Vecchio sat at the helm of the largest distribution group in the eyewear world, and had a personal wealth of 25.8 billion dollars, making him the second wealthiest person in Italy. Awarded with Italy’s Knight of the Order of Merit for Labor, he...

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Luxottica and Valentino terminate license agreement

Italian eyewear giant Luxottica Group and Valentino have confirmed that its five-year licensing agreement will end on June 30, 2022. In a short statement, the two companies said that Luxottica, which started working with Valentino in 2017, will no longer be designing, producing or distributing prescription frames and sunglasses worldwide under...

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Brunello Cucinelli developing eyewear with Oliver Peoples

Luxury Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli is partnering with Oliver Peoples, part of the Luxottica group, to launch its first eyewear capsule collection. The collection will be made in Italy with five different styles inspired by the culture and beauty of Solomeo, where Brunello Cucinelli is based. With the shapes and colours, the result of “...

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Luxottica Alum and Finance Pro Team Up to Launch Inclusive Sunglasses Brand: Yunizon Eyewear

New York, NY–May X, 2020–Yunizon Eyewear, the pioneers behind Global Fit Technology, is proud to launch their core line of innovative, gender neutralsunglasses. Co-Founded by eyewear industry vet Kimberly Van Schoyck-Riojas and corporate finance expert Rebecca Lay,the brand is positioned to become atop global, all-inclusive brand. The first to...

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Versace and Luxottica renew eyewear license

Versace and Luxottica Group have jointly announced the early renewal of an exclusive license agreement for the development, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and prescription frames under the Versace brand. The company said in a statement that ten-year renewal is effective starting April 1, 2020 and is scheduled to expire on...

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Luxottica H1 results flat before merger

Luxottica, the world’s largest eyewear manufacturer, reported 4.55 billion euros in revenue in the first half of 2018, with a marginal increase of 0.3 percent. Despite the flat results the company said it is pleased with the group’s performance: "The growth in the markets where we completed the new commercial strategy, including North America...

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Luxottica acquires lens manufacturer Barberini S.p.A

Luxottica Group has announced the acquisition of the Italian manufacturer of optical glass sun lenses, Barberini S.p.A. The transaction is valued at approximately 140 million euro (163 million US dollars). ”With the acquisition of Barberini we add another gem to our brands, a name that is well known throughout the industry and synonymous with...