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Establishment and recognition (1909–1920s) Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in 1920. The House of Chanel originated in 1909, when Gabrielle Chanel opened a millinery shop at 160 Boulevard Malesherbes, the ground floor of the Parisian flat of the socialite and textile businessman Étienne Balsan, of whom she was the mistress. [4]
1. Chopard De Rigo Vision — $408,000. The no. 1 most expensive sunglasses in the world are the Chopard de Rigo Vision. Made by Chopard, a Swiss watchmaker and jeweler, this eyewear boasts 60 ...
Luxottica was founded in Agordo by Leonardo Del Vecchio in 1961 as a sunglasses manufacturer selling and branding under its own name. Del Vecchio quickly acquired numerous businesses in the pursuit of vertical integration, buying distribution companies rapidly and signing its first designer licensing agreement with Giorgio Armani .
Dolce & Gabbana ( Italian pronunciation: [ˈdoltʃe e ɡabˈbana] ), [ 3][ 4] also known by initials D&G, is an Italian luxury fashion house [ 5] founded in 1985 in Legnano by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. [ 6] The house specializes in ready-to-wear, handbags, accessories, cosmetics, and fragrances and licenses its name ...
Ruskin Sun. This California-based brand makes premium shades at a premium price point. In the past decade, leading men like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Idris Elba have regularly sported it ...
For six consecutive years (2006–2012), Louis Vuitton was named the world's most valuable luxury brand. Its 2012 valuation was US$25.9 billion. [ 7] In 2013, the valuation of the brand was US$28.4 billion with revenue of US$9.4 billion. [ 8] The company operates in 50 countries with more than 460 stores worldwide.
Tom Ford SA (stylized as TOM FORD) is an American luxury fashion house founded by namesake designer Tom Ford in 2005. Its product line features ready-to-wear and made-to-measure offerings, as well as footwear, accessories, and handbags. [ 3] The company was owned by Tom Ford until 2023 when he completed its sale.
LensCrafters is an international retailer of prescription eyewear and prescription sunglasses. Its stores usually host independent optometrists on-site or in an adjacent store. The company has its corporate headquarters in Mason, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati in the US. LensCrafters has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Luxottica (which has ...