EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana Strengthen Global Eyewear Partnership with Long-Term Licensing Deal

EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana Strengthen Global Eyewear Partnership with Long-Term Licensing Deal

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana have extended their eyewear licensing agreement through 2050, reinforcing a partnership that began in 2004. The agreement covers the design, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of Dolce&Gabbana prescription frames and sunglasses. EssilorLuxottica will continue producing and distributing the eyewear collections through its global retail and distribution network, while Dolce&Gabbana contributes its distinctive fashion design and brand identity. The new 25-year extension reflects the companies’ intention to deepen their collaboration and further integrate their strategic vision, product development and creative direction. By maintaining a long-term partnership, both organizations aim to strengthen the global presence of Dolce&Gabbana eyewear while combining luxury design with EssilorLuxottica’s manufacturing expertise and technological innovation.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS / MILAN, 16-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana have agreed to extend their long-standing licensing partnership for eyewear products, confirming a new agreement that will run through 2050.

The renewed arrangement covers the design, manufacturing and global distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses bearing the Dolce&Gabbana brand. The extended timeline reflects the companies’ commitment to continuing their collaboration over the long term while building on more than two decades of joint work in the luxury eyewear segment.

The partnership between the two companies began in 2004 and has since developed into a significant collaboration combining fashion design with large-scale eyewear manufacturing and distribution. Under the renewed agreement, EssilorLuxottica will continue to oversee the development and production of Dolce&Gabbana eyewear collections while leveraging its global retail and distribution network to bring the products to markets worldwide.

Francesco Milleri said the extended agreement demonstrates the strong relationship between the two organizations and reflects a shared vision for the future of the partnership. He noted that Dolce&Gabbana represents a distinctive expression of creativity and cultural identity, and the new long-term arrangement allows the companies to deepen their collaboration through closer integration of their strategic goals, design philosophies and product development capabilities.

The agreement’s 25-year horizon also aligns with EssilorLuxottica’s broader partnership approach, which increasingly focuses on long-term collaborations with leading fashion brands to support innovation, brand development and sustainable growth over time.

Alfonso Dolce said the relationship between the two companies has combined creative vision with strong business results since the partnership began more than two decades ago. He added that extending the agreement underscores the confidence both companies share in the continued growth of their collaboration and the opportunities it creates for future product development.

According to Dolce, EssilorLuxottica’s expertise in eyewear manufacturing, combined with its global retail and distribution capabilities and ongoing investment in technological innovation, provides a strong foundation for expanding the Dolce&Gabbana eyewear offering worldwide.

By extending the licensing partnership through 2050, both companies aim to continue strengthening the presence of Dolce&Gabbana eyewear collections in international markets while combining fashion design with advanced eyewear technology and global distribution.

EssilorLuxottica
EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced vision care products, eyewear and MedTech solutions. The Group is home to the most innovative lens technologies, including Varilux, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley and Supreme, top-selling smart eyewear products including Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta Vanguard and Nuance Audio, the most desired luxury licensed brands and world-class retailers including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Vision Express and Apollo. With over 200,000 employees across 150 countries, 600 operations facilities, serving 300,000 eye care professionals and operating 18,000 stores, the Group generated consolidated revenue of Euro 28.5 billion in 2025. EssilorLuxottica trades on the Euronext Paris market and is included in the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 indices. Codes and symbols: ISIN: FR0000121667; Reuters: ESLX.PA; Bloomberg: EL:FP. www.essilorluxottica.com

Dolce&Gabbana
Established in 1985, Dolce&Gabbana is an international leader in the fashion and luxury goods sector. The founders, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, have always been the creative and stylistic source of all the brand’s activities as well as the drivers behind the development strategies. The Group creates, produces and distributes high-end clothing, leather goods, footwear, accessories, jewellery and watches. The brand is present in the prêt-à-porter segment with Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Collections. Since 2012, the brand has developed the Alta Moda project which further expanded into Alta Sartoria, Alta Gioielleria and Alta Orologeria Collections. Since 2021, Dolce&Gabbana launched Dolce&Gabbana Casa, a homeware line dedicated to furniture and furnishing complements. The following year, the company announced the creation of Dolce&Gabbana Beauty with direct control of the manufacture, sales and distribution of its fragrance and make-up products. The Eyewear category is entrusted to EssilorLuxottica, a licensee partner. Dolce&Gabbana currently has various collaborations in the Food & Beverage and Lifestyle sectors, thanks to virtuous synergies with Italian partners of primary importance that share the vocation for excellence and the promotion of Made in Italy in their respective fields with the brand.

CONTACTS
EssilorLuxottica
Marco Catalani – Head of Corporate Communications
e-mail: media@essilorluxottica.com
Giorgio Iannella – Head of Investor Relations
e-mail: Press@dolcegabbana.it

Dolce&Gabbana
Simona Baroni – Global PR&Communications Director
Jennifer Ciocca – Head of Corporate Communications
e-mail: ir@essilorluxottica.com

SOURCE: EssilorLuxottica