Luxottica Group S.p.A. was an Italian eyewear company and a major designer, manufacturer and distributor of prescription frames and sunglasses. Founded in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio, the company developed an integrated business model spanning product design, manufacturing, wholesale distribution and optical retail.
Luxottica’s brand portfolio has included Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear, Arnette and Alain Mikli. Its retail operations have included LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and OPSM, giving the company a broad presence across prescription eyewear, sunglasses and optical services.
In 2018, Luxottica merged with French lens manufacturer Essilor to form EssilorLuxottica, a global company serving customers through operations and retail networks across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other international markets. Francesco Milleri has served as chief executive officer and chairman of EssilorLuxottica, while Leonardo Del Vecchio remained an influential figure in the combined company until his death in 2022.
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