Not all do, but most major designer brands will use Luxottica, or one of its competitors such as Safilo, Kerring, Marchon, Marcolin or De Rigo to manufacture frames. A notable exception is Cartier - a major, non-eyewear-specific brand who manufacture their own eyewear - but it costs a lot! The main reason for this is cost. Take Chanel for example. read more
Luxottica, the dominant frame producer, owns a portfolio of eyewear brands that includes Persol and Ray-Ban, the latter of which is the biggest brand in the market. It holds the licenses to produce eyewear for global fashion brands such as Chanel, Armani, Prada and Michael Kors and manages the distribution of its products through 200,000 wholesale doors. read more
Luxottica is a global company, both internationally-minded and at the same time a symbol of Made-in-Italy values and excellence. The most prestigious brands rely on Luxottica for its distinctive qualities: a proven business model, a dedication to excellence, constant design innovation, product and service quality, and a growing international presence. read more