Luxottica Group S.p.A. was an Italian eyewear company engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses. Its portfolio included proprietary brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples and Vogue Eyewear, along with licensed brands produced under agreements with major fashion and luxury companies.
The company also operated a large international retail and optical network. Its retail businesses included Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision and other optical and specialty eyewear stores, giving Luxottica exposure to North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other global markets. It served consumers through company-owned stores, optical retailers, department stores, wholesale partners and online channels.
Luxottica was founded in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio and grew from a small Italian eyewear manufacturer into a global vertically integrated eyewear group. In 2018, it combined with French lens manufacturer Essilor to create EssilorLuxottica, bringing together eyewear frames, lenses, optical technology and retail operations. Luxottica Group is therefore principally known today as the former eyewear business within the broader EssilorLuxottica organization.
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