Luxottica Group Luxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-end, luxury and sports eyewear. Founded in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio, always involved in protecting eyes and optimising the look of men and women everywhere, the Luxottica Group is now a vertically integrated organization, producing and distributing prescription frames and sunglasses of high technical quality and style. The constant attention paid to research and development, technological innovation, the adaptation to market evolutions in respect of people and the environment, have led Luxottica through worldwide expansion. Production The design, development and creation of products are mainly concentrated in six plants located in northern Italy. There are also two fully-controlled production units in China. Two plants specialised in the production of sports sunglasses operate in the United States. Finally, Luxottica also has a smaller plant in India, serving the local market. Trademarks Luxottica products are outstanding in terms of design and high quality and are known all round the world thanks to a strong and well balanced brand portfolio. House brands include Ray-Ban, one of the world’s best known sun brands, Oakley, Vogue, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Arnette and REVO, while its license brands include Bvlgari, Burberry, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, Prada, Stella McCartney, Tiffany, Tory Burch, Versace and, since 2012, Coach. Wholesale distribution The Group’s wholesale distribution network, covering 130 countries across five continents, has 18 distribution centres and over 40 commercial subsidiaries providing direct operations in key markets. The Group is currently seeking to penetrate emerging markets and is exploring new channels of distribution such as department stores, airports and railway stations. Luxottica (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. In 2009, Luxottica set up its own direct wholesale distribution team to distribute its products to the large optical retailers across China. With the fast growing of the wholesale business, Luxottica Wholesale China is now looking for more talents to join its high performing and super energetic team.