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| LTC8K6 | Oct 8 2012, 06:49 AM Post #1 |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxottica Luxottica also makes sunglasses branded Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, Tiffany, Versace, Vogue, Miu Miu, Tory Burch and Donna Karan. The house brands include:, Arnette, Eye Safety Systems, K&L, Luxottica, Mosley Tribes, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Ray-Ban, Revo, Sferoflex, Vogue The company also creates eyewear under license for designer labels such as: Anne Klein Brooks Brothers Bulgari Burberry Chanel Chaps Coach Dolce and Gabbana DKNY Donna Karan eyewear Miu Miu Polo Ralph Lauren Prada Ralph Lauren Purple Label Paul Smith Stella McCartney Tiffany & Co. Tory Burch Versace Versus Their retail banners include: Sunglass Hut International, LensCrafters, OPSM, Laubman & Pank, Budget Eyewear, Bright Eyes, Pearle Opticians, Pearle Vision, Surfeyes, Sears Optical, Target Optical, Cole Vision Care, ICON, Optical Shop of Aspen , ILORI and Grand Optics LLc http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57527151/sticker-shock-why-are-glasses-so-expensive/ They have some competition. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safilo In 2002 Safilo acquired the Solstice chain in US. In July 2003 Safilo Group purchased Outlook Eyewear, a US distributor based in Denver. The house brands include: Safilo Carrera Oxydo Blue Bay Smith Optics The company also creates eyewear under license for designer labels such as:[11] Alexander McQueen A/X Armani Exchange Balenciaga Banana Republic Bottega Veneta Boss by Hugo Boss Boss Orange Dior Emporio Armani Fossil Giorgio Armani Gucci Hugo by Hugo Boss J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez Jimmy Choo Juicy Couture Kate Spade Liz Claiborne Marc Jacobs Marc by Marc Jacobs Max Mara Saks Fifth Avenue Tommy Hilfiger Celine Yves Saint Laurent |
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