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WE ELEVATE EYEWEAR TO THE HEIGHTS OF LUXURY

Welcome to Thélios, where visionary creativity and excellence collide to shape an unparalleled luxury eyewear experience. Born from the will of LVMH Group, World leader in luxury, we are committed to transforming eyewear into an essential statement for some of its most prestigious Maisons. Together we combine artistry and technology, tradition and innovation, craft and fashion to break the status quo and shape the future of luxury eyewear.

KEY FACTS & FIGURES

When LVMH decided to elevate the quality of their Maison’s eyewear collections to match their luxury standards, Thélios was born. We are pioneering an integrated model that brings consistency, luxury expertise, and unparalleled quality standards to every step of the value chain—from ideation and creation to manufacturing and distribution.

Established in 2017. Thélios embodies the Epitome of world-class eyewear, with its signature blend of French refinement and Italian artisanship.

A 40,000 m² production site. Our Manifattura is nestled in the foothills of the dramatic Dolomites—an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site and sanctuary for the Italian eyewear industry.

A global team of 1,800+ eyewear enthusiasts. We don’t need to conform to boundaries or borders. Spanning from Miami to Shanghai, we are united by one mission—Pioneering a new luxury experience.

Ongoing collaboration with 11 LVMH Maisons and 2 proprietary brands. At Thélios, we strive to create eyewear that frames the distinct essence of each Maison, reflecting their individuality and uniqueness.

A 35-year-old median age. At Thélios, we foster exchange between experienced professionals and promising talents to generate impactful ideas and fresh creations.

A commitment to diversity. By cultivating a variety of perspectives, we strive to move forward both as eyewear enthusiasts and members of our community.

  • DISCOVER OUR EXCELLENCE-LED FORMULA

    Get to know the unique approach behind our 5 core pillars that shapes the future of luxury eyewear.

  • THE CULTURE OF LUXURY

    With LVMH as parent company, luxury runs through our veins. We are disrupting a system, as we are raising the category to luxury standards and incorporate the collections seamlessly into each House's product offer and brand identity. Thélios is dedicated to surpassing expectations by crafting exceptional pieces, offering an unparalleled experience in the realm of luxury eyewear like never before.

  • HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE MAISONS

    At Thélios, we understand that each Maison has a distinct vision and style. We work alongside some of the World’s most prestigious brands to translate their creativity into beautiful eyewear designs. Working hand-in-hand with the Maisons, our designers and product managers are devoted to one brand at a time, blending artistry with technology, tradition with innovation, and craftsmanship with fashion—all in an effort to revolutionize the luxury eyewear industry through our disruptive approach.

  • ALTA OCCHIALERIA: ITALIAN-CORE PRODUCT QUALITY

    Thélios upholds the ‘Made in Italy’ ethos at every stage of production with a unique twist. Our factory, located in Longarone, the Manifattura, blends traditional Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. By investing in this state-of-the-art production site, we secure quality from the source with shorter lead times for our products. We relentlessly pursue excellence in production through partnerships with the best suppliers only.

  • IMMERSIVE LUXURY EXPERIENCES FOR CONSUMERS

    To us, luxury eyewear deserves a setting that compliments it. We deliver immersive visual merchandising concepts to let clients immerse themselves in the Maisons’ creative universes. Whether it be at department stores or optical stores —we turn every customer journey into complete and compelling narratives, inspired by the Maison’s boutique environment.

  • THE WORLD’S MOST SELECTIVE SOCIETY OF EYEWEAR RETAILERS

    We take pride in the quality of our Maisons’ products and make sure they are displayed only in the world's finest stores. Managing a meticulously curated distribution network, we maintain rigorous qualitative criteria. Every day, we ensure our Maisons stand out in the most luxurious environments while protecting our existing retailers’ network.

ALESSANDRO ZANARDO, CEO

"Welcome to Thélios, the quintessence of LVMH's excellence in eyewear. Collaborating with some of the World’s most prestigious luxury Maisons and through our proprietary brands, we're pushing boundaries, blending artistry with technology, tradition with innovation, to shape the future of luxury eyewear."

Our Values

COLLABORATIVE ARTISTRY

We are creative facilitators
From prototyping to final design, we team up with each Maison's artistic director and studio to create the most iconic masterpieces of their next fashion show and build strong eyewear collections.

ADVANCED CRAFTSMANSHIP

We are innovative makers
In our own Manifattura in Longarone, our in-house master-lunetiers, engineers, prototypers and artisans combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies and ground-breaking materials to push the boundaries of the luxury eyewear segment further and further.

ITALIAN ANCHORAGE

We are local partners
Deeply attached to our roots in the Dolomites, we created a local family-like network of selected suppliers and partners, the distretto. Empowered by this united community of firms and people, we undertake the current and future challenges of the eyewear industry while promoting and developing the economy of our native region.

TRANSVERSAL EXCELLENCE

We are luxury leaders
Founded in 2017 by LVMH, the worldwide luxury leader, we bring in the codes and best practices from the luxury industry into the eyewear category. We select our partners based on qualitative criteria through regular audits. We provide our clients with qualitative, custom-based Eyewear experiences, aligned with the Maisons' standard of excellence.

  • OUR MANIFATTURA

    Explore our center of excellence in Longarone, where some of the most talented eyewear experts achieve unparalleled product quality.

  • TALENTS

    Do you see a future with us? Join a forward-thinking community envisioning the future of luxury eyewear.