Ray-Ban
Ray-Ban is a prominent eyewear brand known for its iconic aviator and wayfarer sunglasses styles. It is currently owned by EssilorLuxottica, a multinational corporation formed by the merger of French company Essilor and Italian company Luxottica.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Italy
HQ City
Milan
Founded
1937
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Paris
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
EssilorLuxottica SA
Data Hosting
FR
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1937
Brand founding
Bausch & Lomb created Ray-Ban to produce sunglasses for the U.S. Army Air Corps.
1999
Acquisition by Luxottica
Luxottica Group acquired the Ray-Ban brand and other eyewear assets from Bausch & Lomb.
2018
EssilorLuxottica merger
Luxottica merged with Essilor to form the multinational corporation EssilorLuxottica.