Safilo Group S.p.A. is the company heading Safilo Group, world leader in the high-end and luxury eyewear sector. Its main products are optical frames, sunglass collections, sports products and spare parts, with 2004 market share over 40%. Its first place ranking is even more significant in the luxury segment.
The Safilo Group's leading house brands are Safilo, Oxydo, Blue Bay, Carrera, and Smith; the last two are leaders in the ski goggles and sports eyewear segments, in Europe and the US respectively.
Safilo is licensed to produce eyewear for some of the world's leading labels, including: Alexander McQueen, A/X Armani Exchange, Banana Republic (from the end of 2007), Boss, Hugo Boss, Bottega Veneta, Diesel, 55DSL, Dior, Emporio Armani, Fossil, Giorgio Armani, Gucci (since 1988), Imatra, Jennifer Lopez, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Liz Claiborne, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Max&Co. (from autumn 2007), Nine West, Oliver, Pierre Cardin, Saks Fifth Avenue, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent. Safilo has very long term cooperative relations with these leading brands, take Gucci for example, there is nearly 20 years experience of cooperation. Safilo is licensed to design, produce and sell eyewear for these brands. |
