Which eyewear company was founded in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio?

The eyewear company founded in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio was Luxottica.

Del Vecchio established the company in Agordo, in Italy’s Veneto region. Luxottica initially focused on manufacturing optical components and frames, then expanded through design, production, distribution, retail, and brand acquisitions.

The company became one of the most powerful businesses in the global eyewear industry. Its portfolio and retail network eventually connected it with brands including Ray-Ban and Oakley, as well as many licensed fashion labels. In 2018, Luxottica merged with the French lens maker Essilor to form EssilorLuxottica.

Luxottica is a company rather than a single sunglasses model. This distinction matters because trivia questions may refer either to Luxottica itself or to brands it owns or distributes. The company’s name is also sometimes misspelled with an extra “t.”