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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…
Inside VivaTech: LVMH Spotlights AI and Sustainability at Innovation Awards
LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault missed the ceremony due to "diplomatic duties."
Patrizio Bertelli, Francesco Milleri, More Fashion Execs Receive Cavaliere del Lavoro Honor in Italy
A cohort of fashion and design entrepreneurs and executives are among the 25 businesspeople who received the…
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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…
Sunglass Hut Charts New Direction With ‘Own Your Moment’ Campaign
The refreshed brand direction focuses on personal expression, fashion-forward experiences and deeper…
Riccardo Pozzoli Launches Advisory Firm Hyle
The Italian entrepreneur will be working closely on a broad range of companies including urban-activewear…
How Persol Made Its Red Carpet Play in Cannes
The sunglasses brand will partner with Terrasse by Albane after achieving key placements last year.
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…
Eyewear Industry Shoulders Volatility With High-end Push, Acetate and Metal Combo, Functionality for Spring 2025
Industry executives sounded somewhat optimistic at the Mido eyewear trade show as the category proves…
EssilorLuxottica Acquires AI Start-up Pulse Audition to Ramp Up Hearing Aid Solutions
The acquisition of the start-up's AI-powered technology shows the eyewear giant's commitment to scale up its…
From AI to Larger Sizes, New Colors to Brands: Vision Expo West Showed the Latest
Held at the Venation Expo in Las Vegas, the event hosted more than 10,000 industry professionals from across…
Supreme’s Future Now Rests With EssilorLuxottica After $1.5 Billion Deal With VF Closes
The deal helps put VF back on its financial feet and gives EssilorLuxottica a new touchpoint with younger…
EssilorLuxottica Extends Partnership With Meta for Smart Glasses
The two companies, which initially joined forces in 2019, have entered a new long-term agreement to…
Unpacking EssilorLuxottica’s Surprise $1.5 Billion Deal for Supreme
The eyewear giant is adding to its portfolio while the seller, VF Corp., trims back to pay down debt and…
Diesel, EssilorLuxottica Ink 10-year License
The first eyewear collection for the Italian brand will bow in the first quarter next year.