Safilo Group
A Closer Look at Fashion’s Embrace of Optical Glasses
The once purely medical device has gotten a burst of interest, especially among younger consumers, as…
Safilo Group and Stuart Weitzman Announce Multiyear Licensing Agreement
The Italian eyewear company will produce sunglasses and optical eyewear for the shoe label starting with the…
Safilo Taps Jan Cory as VP of North American Sales
A seasoned eyewear executive, Cory has had stints at EssilorLuxottica and Silhouette.
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The Carrera Smart Glasses are equipped with Amazon's Alexa technology.
Safilo’s Longarone Plant Saved by Thélios, Innovatek
All the manufacturing plant's workers will have a new employer.
LVMH Said Coming to the Rescue of Safilo’s Longarone Plant
Fellow eyewear manufacturer Marcolin is also said to be open to hiring some of Safilo's employees based at…
Tommy Hilfiger Is Surfing the ‘Sporty’ Eyewear Trend
The brand and its licensee Safilo hosted a party in Paris for its spring campaign featuring a trio of outdoor…
Carrera Named Official Partner of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
The partnership includes a sweepstakes for VIP tickets and lodging for one guest and three of their friends.
Eyewear Industry Embraces Smart Revolution at Vibrant Silmo
Footfall returned to pre-pandemic levels at the recent Paris optical show.
How Italian Eyewear Companies Use 3D Printing Techniques
This technology allows brands to deliver increasingly complex shapes, and is viewed as more sustainable.
Safilo Eyeing Sales of 1B Euros in 2022 Ahead of 2024 Business Plan
A strong performance of the Italian eyewear producer in the first half of 2022 is leading CEO Angelo Trocchia…
Industry Reacts to Leonardo Del Vecchio’s Death
Luxottica's founder left a mark in the eyewear industry and in the Italian financial and political world.
Carrera Partners With Gumball 3000 Road Rally
Not only joining the rally, the eyewear brand is marking the special occasion with two limited-edition…
Bold Sunglasses, Athleisure Frames Define Spring 2022 Eyewear in Challenging Times
Eyewear executives at the three-day trade show Mido are confident about the 2022 outlook.
Safilo Group Names New President for North America
Safilo's current North America president is retiring, and will be replaced by an eyewear veteran.