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Kering Eyewear

Kering Eyewear is the luxury eyewear company of the Kering group, founded in 2014, designing, developing and distributing eyewear for a portfolio of 15 brands.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Kering Eyewear is part of Kering, a global luxury group that develops a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry, Eyewear and Beauty. Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear describes itself as the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment. The company designs, develops and distributes eyewear for a complete and well-balanced portfolio of 15 brands, including the proprietary brands LINDBERG, Maui Jim and Zeal Optics, as well as the Houses brands Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Valentino, Chloé, Alaïa, Montblanc, Dunhill and Puma. Its stated mission is to be the world leader in Luxury & High-end Eyewear (Frames and Sunglasses), developing a unique 'ensemble' of powerful brands.

History

Kering Eyewear's journey started, completely from scratch, at the end of 2014. A very small team with a big vision: to change the world of Frames and Sunglasses by creating the first Luxury company in the Eyewear industry. Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear is described as the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment. It is part of Kering, a global luxury group that develops a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry, Eyewear and Beauty. The company designs, develops and distributes eyewear for a portfolio of 15 brands, including proprietary brands LINDBERG, Maui Jim and Zeal Optics, as well as the Houses brands Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Valentino, Chloé, Alaïa, Montblanc, Dunhill and Puma. Kering Eyewear states that it is the game changer, having implemented its innovative business model and unique luxury approach.

Products and positioning

Luxury & High-end Eyewear (Frames and Sunglasses); described as the most relevant player in the Luxury Eyewear market segment.

  • Eyewear (Frames and Sunglasses)

    Kering Eyewear designs, develops and distributes eyewear for a portfolio of 15 brands.

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