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Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Sales Top Estimates
Europe powered the increase, while results in North America were held back by tariffs and a falling dollar.
Eyewear Is Booming, But It’s Not Just About Tech
Once an afterthought, the category is now growing faster than handbags and apparel thanks to accessible pricing, distinct aesthetics and glasses brands that prioritise identity over gimmicks.
Under CEO Francesca Bellettini and designer Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent has more than doubled sales in 5 years and is on track to surpass $3 billion in 2022.
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The Smart Glasses Gold Rush, Explained
Meta’s $3.5 billion investment in EssilorLuxottica is the clearest sign yet that some of the biggest names in tech and eyewear see smart glasses as a commercially viable category with a long-term future.
The BoF Podcast | Jacques Marie Mage and the Transformative Power of Sunglasses
Designer Jérôme Mage speaks to Imran Amed about how he built a cult luxury eyewear brand rooted in scarcity, storytelling and craftsmanship — and why having an outsider’s perspective is his greatest creative strength.
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Lei Takanashi
Lei Takanashi is a Correspondent at The Business of Fashion (BoF). He is based in New York City and covers menswear, streetwear, young consumer trends, and the intersection between fashion and culture.
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