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Marketing

Ray-Ban Names A$AP Rocky Its First Creative Director

The hip-hop artist’s first collection for the EssilorLuxottica-owned eyewear label debuts in April.

Marketing

Ray-Ban Names A$AP Rocky Its First Creative Director

The hip-hop artist’s first collection for the EssilorLuxottica-owned eyewear label debuts in April.


Technology

Eyewear’s Disruption by Smart Glasses May Have Already Begun

Meta is widely expected to unveil its first augmented-reality glasses this week, but it's the company's more basic Ray-Ban glasses with EssilorLuxottica that could prove as — or more — pivotal to the rise of smart glasses.

Technology

Eyewear’s Disruption by Smart Glasses May Have Already Begun

Meta is widely expected to unveil its first augmented-reality glasses this week, but it's the company's more basic Ray-Ban glasses with EssilorLuxottica that could prove as — or more — pivotal to the rise of smart glasses.


Retail

Is It Time for Supreme to Sell Out?

Supreme’s adherence to its business model of drops and scarcity might now be constraining its growth rather than driving it. It might be the moment for the streetwear pioneer to give in and go fully mass-market.

Retail

Is It Time for Supreme to Sell Out?

Supreme’s adherence to its business model of drops and scarcity might now be constraining its growth rather than driving it. It might be the moment for the streetwear pioneer to give in and go fully mass-market.


Sports

Supreme’s Sale to EssilorLuxottica, Explained

North Face owner VF Corp is selling the streetwear juggernaut to the Italian eyewear giant for $1.5 billion in cash. BoF breaks down the deal.

Sports

Supreme’s Sale to EssilorLuxottica, Explained

North Face owner VF Corp is selling the streetwear juggernaut to the Italian eyewear giant for $1.5 billion in cash. BoF breaks down the deal.


Retail

EssilorLuxottica to Buy Supreme for $1.5 Billion

The French-Italian eyewear giant has agreed to buy the streetwear juggernaut from VF Corp. for $1.5 billion in cash, adding another lifestyle brand to a stable that already includes Ray-Ban and Oakley.

Retail

EssilorLuxottica to Buy Supreme for $1.5 Billion

The French-Italian eyewear giant has agreed to buy the streetwear juggernaut from VF Corp. for $1.5 billion in cash, adding another lifestyle brand to a stable that already includes Ray-Ban and Oakley.


Direct-to-Consumer

The DTC Eyewear Brands Challenging Warby Parker

Warby Parker’s continued brick-and-mortar expansion has given two of its less recognisable digitally-native peers — Zenni Optical and Eyebuydirect — a chance to raise their profiles among online shoppers.

Direct-to-Consumer

The DTC Eyewear Brands Challenging Warby Parker

Warby Parker’s continued brick-and-mortar expansion has given two of its less recognisable digitally-native peers — Zenni Optical and Eyebuydirect — a chance to raise their profiles among online shoppers.


Technology

Mark Zuckerberg Meets Italian Fashion Leaders

Meta’s founder and chief executive met up with several power players, according to the evidence on Instagram.

Technology

Mark Zuckerberg Meets Italian Fashion Leaders

Meta’s founder and chief executive met up with several power players, according to the evidence on Instagram.


Luxury

EssilorLuxottica Sales Recover As Second Virus Wave Looms

The maker of Oakley and Ray-Ban showed signs of recovery. But a second coronavirus wave threatens another heavy blow to results.

Luxury

EssilorLuxottica Sales Recover As Second Virus Wave Looms

The maker of Oakley and Ray-Ban showed signs of recovery. But a second coronavirus wave threatens another heavy blow to results.


Luxury

What’s Next for Retail and Luxury?

From M&A to e-commerce, analysts share the key areas brands must consider in order to navigate the economic fallout of the pandemic.

Luxury

What’s Next for Retail and Luxury?

From M&A to e-commerce, analysts share the key areas brands must consider in order to navigate the economic fallout of the pandemic.


Retail

EssilorLuxottica Remains Committed to $8 Billion GrandVision Deal

Despite recent deals falling apart, EssilorLuxottica is committed to its acquisition of Netherlands-based optical retailer GrandVision.

Retail

EssilorLuxottica Remains Committed to $8 Billion GrandVision Deal

Despite recent deals falling apart, EssilorLuxottica is committed to its acquisition of Netherlands-based optical retailer GrandVision.