Where is Ray-Ban from?

Ray-Ban comes from the United States. It was founded in Rochester, New York, the United States in 1937.^[1] Luxottica acquired it in 1999; today it is owned by EssilorLuxottica, headquartered in France.^[1]

Origin

United States

Founded 1937 in Rochester, New York

Owner today Foreign-owned

France

EssilorLuxottica · acquired by Luxottica in 1999

Key facts

Country of origin: United States^[1]
Founded: 1937, Rochester, New York^[1]
Founder: Bausch & Lomb
Current owner: EssilorLuxottica^[1]
Owner headquarters: Charenton-le-Pont, France
Ownership: Owned, acquired by Luxottica in 1999
Type: Brand — sunglasses and eyewear
Category: Fashion

Good to know

Luxottica bought Ray-Ban from Bausch & Lomb in 1999 and merged with Essilor in 2018.

Origin is not where products are made. Ray-Ban’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.