Social media group accelerates plans to build ‘augmented reality’ headsets in battle with Apple and Google
Facebook owner considers multibillion investment in European eyewear group to expand smart glasses partnership
Doling out returns may not be something either company has to spend much time calculating
Regulators are asking the Europe’s independent opticians if they have concerns
Powerful dynasties wield control over country’s business fabric
Merger could open door to mega-deals that would put this one in the shade
The deal with Luxottica, worth €50bn, makes up for missed opportunities
Incumbent groups Luxottica and Essilor prepare for a fight with each other and incoming rivals
Luxury eyewear group loses third CEO in 18 months with departure of Adil Mehboob-Khan
From the hottest shades to the coolest games, strike all the right notes this season with a little help from Harriet Quick
The verdict on the latest in wearable technology – Ralph Lauren’s ‘Ricky’ bag
Adil Mehboob-Khan to run Italian company alongside insider Massimo Vian from January
Enrico Cavatorta to leave eyewear company after just 40 days in role
The eyewear group’s founder Leonardo del Vecchio, 79, is to return to the frontline of the group he created half a century ago as executive chairman
Luxury eyewear maker’s strategic partnership
Sunglasses are the latest lucrative style statement, with ever more flamboyant designs and prices
Almost all chef Magnus Nilsson’s ingredients are foraged for locally. Nicholas Lander eats an exceptional meal at Fäviken, tipped to be the ‘new Noma’
Grace Kelly glamour or Steve McQueen cool – what do your shades say about you, writes Carola Long
