The history of Safilo began in Veneto in 1878, when the first factory producing eyeglasses and optical frames was established. Today, the Safilo Group is one of the world’s leading companies in the design, production, and distribution of sunglasses, optical frames, helmets, goggles, and sports eyewear. Research, development, and design have always been among its key strengths. The company successfully experiments with style while remaining faithful to its tradition of high quality standards and artisanal excellence. The Safilo Group includes a wide range of exceptional accessory brands—both its own and those distributed by the group—including: