Safilo Group SpA

Safilo Group S.p.A., an Italian enterprise established in Padua in 1878, operates as a significant global player within the eyewear industry. The company is comprehensively involved in the entire lifecycle of its optical products, from their initial design and manufacturing to their extensive wholesale and retail distribution across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and various other international markets. Its diverse product lineup encompasses a wide array of vision-related items, including optical frames, sunglasses, sports goggles, and helmets. This offering is strategically segmented under both proprietary brands and an impressive selection of licensed labels. Safilo's owned brands feature names such as Carrera, Polaroid, Safilo, Smith, Blenders Eyewear, Privé Revaux, Adensco, Chesterfield, Elasta, and Emozioni. Complementing these are numerous well-known licensed brands like Banana Republic, BOSS, Carolina Herrera, Chiara Ferragni, David Beckham, Dsquared2, Fossil, havaianas, HUGO, Isabel Marant, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, LEVI'S, Liz Claiborne, Marc Jacobs, Missoni, M Missoni, Moschino and Love Moschino, Pierre Cardin, PORTS, rag&bone, Rebecca Minkof, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Jeans, and Under Armour. The company's products reach consumers through a broad spectrum of channels, including opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, large distribution chains, department stores, specialized retailers, boutiques affiliated with licensors, duty-free shops, and sports equipment outlets. Its sales operations are primarily managed via a robust network of independent distribution partners. The entity previously traded as Safilo Holding S.p.A., officially adopting its current corporate identity, Safilo Group S.p.A., in September 2005.