Merging luxury design with advanced technology, the partnership aims to redefine wearable tech
Kering Eyewear and Google have announced a partnership to develop AI-powered smart glasses using Google’s Android XR platform. The collaboration merges high-end design with emerging technology, aiming to create glasses that are as stylish as they are functional.
“We are honored to share the values of innovation and forward thinking with Google, and we are proud to partner with them to explore new horizons for the future development of our company,” said Roberto Vedovotto, Founder, President, and CEO of Kering Eyewear. “Together, we are shaping a product that people will want to wear: a pair of masterfully designed, high-quality, stylish glasses that unlock the potential of artificial intelligence, while redefining the way of interacting with both the real and virtual worlds.”
Shahram Izadi, General Manager and Vice President of XR at Google, added: “We’ve always believed in blending cutting-edge technology with great user experiences. Integrating our immersive XR platform with Kering Eyewear’s iconic styles will give consumers the fashion and function to get the most out of Android XR.”
The smart glasses are expected to offer intuitive, AI-enhanced experiences, balancing wearable tech innovation with Kering’s established visual identity.