The luxury group strengthens its technical capabilities and production autonomy through the acquisition of the high-precision manufacturer
Kering Eyewear has announced the acquisition of Lenti, an Italian lens producer known for its technical precision and optical innovation. The move reinforces the eyewear division’s long-term strategy of tightening control over its manufacturing operations, particularly in a market increasingly defined by speed, quality, and exclusivity.
Based in Italy, Lenti brings decades of expertise in lens production, with specialized knowledge in high-performance treatments and customized optics. By bringing this capacity in-house, Kering Eyewear sharpens its position in the luxury eyewear sector—not only as a distributor and brand builder, but as a vertically integrated player capable of overseeing the process from lens to frame.
This acquisition is more than a logistical upgrade. It reflects a broader recalibration across luxury: a return to craft, locality, and the value of embedded expertise. As eyewear continues to grow as a key category, particularly among fashion houses expanding lifestyle offerings, ownership of production becomes a strategic asset.
The addition of Lenti underscores Kering Eyewear’s intent to lead in both creative direction and technical execution—melding design sensibility with optical engineering. It’s a measured but forward-thinking step, reflecting the group’s ongoing evolution from license operator to fully autonomous luxury eyewear house.
