La Dolce Vita

From the City of Canals to holidays on the Riviera, the world of luxury eyewear has always been seen through Italian lenses

There is no place richer in art, culture, and fashion than Italy. From its 5,000 museums to countless churches and architectural landmarks, and the safekeeping of over 60 per cent of all the world’s artistic assets, the country’s cultural roots run deep. This is underpinned by a quintessentially Italian understanding of and appreciation for beauty. The notion of taking pride in aesthetics isn’t just instilled in the culture, but informs every aspect of life—and eyewear is very much included in that. Since the beginning of the 14th century, Italy has been perfecting its manufacturing of optical products. Some records say it began with Venetian craftsmen, the producers of luxury colourless glass and the creators of “discs for the eyes”, which went on to be known as lenses. However it might have developed,…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2022

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