Italia Independent
Eyewear Firm House of Modo Gets Minority Investment
Valiant Asset Management Ltd. has invested $100 million in the company, which owns the Italia Independent…
EXCLUSIVE: A New Book Launches on Italy’s Kennedy-like ‘Camelot,’ the Agnelli Family Ferrari Dynasty
Jennifer Clark, author of "Mondo Agnelli," on Tuesday will release her nonfiction book looking at the members…
Italia Independent to Unveil New Course at Mido Trade Show
The eyewear label, founded by Lapo Elkann and now owned by Modo Group, is hitting the trade show with new…
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Modo Names Lapo Elkann Creative Director of Italia Independent
A month after the Fiat scion sold his eyewear brand to Modo Group, he is back at it in a creative-only role.
EXCLUSIVE: Lapo Elkann’s Italia Independent Eyewear Brand Sold to Modo
Modo Group plans to reboot the brand and fuel its international footprint.
Italia Independent Names Creative Head
A seasoned eyewear designer, Matteo Pontello is joining Lapo Elkann's Italia Independent as creative head.
Italia Independent’s Lapo Elkann, CEO See Relaunch Opportunities
The company has just opened a new flagship in Milan's Brera district.
Hublot, Italia Independent Renew Eyewear Licensing Agreement
The two companies renewed their licensing agreement through 2024.
Italia Independent Inks Licensing Agreement With Cristiano Ronaldo’s Brand
The first CR7 eyewear collection will be officially unveiled during the upcoming edition of the Milan-based…
Marco Cordeddu Named CEO of Italia Independent Group
Cordeddu succeeds Mario Pietribiasi, who exited the company on Oct. 9.
Italia Independent Names New CEO
Succeeding Giovanni Carlino, Mario Pietribiasi will guide the relaunch of the eyewear company.
Digital Services, Tools Key at Mido 2019
The Italian eyewear industry, which reported sales of 3.86 billion euros in 2018, is on a slow-paced but…
Italia Independent Reduces Loss in 2018
Revenues in 2018 fell 12.2 percent to 19.3 million euros, due to the sale of non-strategic assets.
Italia Independent Sells 25.44% to Investment Fund
Both Lapo Elkann and Creative Ventures Srl agreed to increase the eyewear company's capital.
Hublot, Italia Independent Debut First Eyewear Collection
The collection comprises 12 sun and optical frames retailing at between 400 euros and 1,000 euros.