Kering Eyewear is Buying Italian Manufacturer Lenti

MILAN – Kering Eyewear is further expanding its industrial footprint. On Tuesday, the Italian eyewear group said it is acquiring Italian manufacturer Lenti from Safilo. Headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, Lenti…

J Balvin Talks New Eyewear Brand Nrgy, Taking Creativity Beyond Music

J Balvin is bringing energy to eyewear. The global musician is adding eyewear design to his list of talents, which currently goes beyond music to encompass his collaboration with Nike…

EssilorLuxottica Invests in Med-tech, Inks Agreement to Buy Optegra

MILAN – EssilorLuxottica is making another acquisition in the med-tech segment. The eyewear giant said Friday it has entered into an agreement with European private equity investor MidEuropa to buy…

Would You Spend Over $1,000 on Glasses? Luxury Eyewear Is Soaring to New Heights

Any frequent wearer of eyeglasses (you know, the practical kind you need to see) knows the struggle of owning a “nice” pair of frames. Investing in a pair of expensive…

Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses Bring AI Display Technology to Eyewear

Cult ‘80s sci-fi movies got many 21st century tech predictions right. Think about the multimedia specs seen in the 1989 “Back to the Future Part II” film. At $599, you…

Kering Eyewear Partners with Google to Develop AI-Powered Smart Glasses

MILAN — In a major new development for Kering Eyewear, the company revealed on Tuesday that it has inked a partnership with Google for the development of AI-powered glasses with…

Aquazzura’s Edgardo Osorio Launches First Eyewear Collection

MILAN — Edgardo Osorio’s lifestyle vision for his Aquazzura brand is increasingly coming into focus. After debuting in the hospitality arena with a branded bar installed at Rome’s famed Hotel…

Tom Ford Eyewear Maker Marcolin Registers Growth in Q1, Strengthens Luxury Portfolio

MILAN – Marcolin closed the first three months of 2025 with a growth in margins and top line. In the period ended March 31, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation…

Patrick Dempsey Named Face of Tag Heuer Eyewear

EYES ON THE ROAD: After more than a decade, Tag Heuer and Patrick Dempsey are shifting gears in their relationship. The actor and professional race driver is expanding his remit…

Stephon Marbury’s Chamelo Eyewear Signs Former Mets Shortstop Jose Reyes

Chamelo Eyewear has tapped former New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes as an athlete ambassador — its first in the baseball arena. Reyes will work with the brand to codesign…