L’Amy America has launched Charriol Eyewear, a new collection of men’s and women’s ophthalmic and sunwear. The collection became available through select independent optical retailers in the United States and Canada in early August.
Founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1983 by Philippe Charriol, the luxury watch and jewelry brand is known for its cable-inspired designs. The new eyewear collection draws on those design elements while incorporating premium materials and details across men’s and women’s styles.
“Our goal is to bring brands to North America that offer authentic heritage, exceptional quality, and meaningful differentiation,” says Stephen Rappoport, CEO of L’Amy America. “Charriol is a true luxury brand with a distinctive design identity. We are excited to introduce a collection that blends timeless European style with modern innovation, giving optical retailers an exceptional new offering for today’s luxury consumer.”
Designs for Men and Women
According to L’Amy America, the men’s assortment combines contemporary styling with materials such as beta titanium, stainless steel, and natural wood accents. The women’s collection features silhouettes in premium acetate and stainless steel, along with Swarovski crystal accents and Charriol’s signature cable-inspired detailing.
The assortment includes lightweight constructions and refined finishes intended to combine comfort with the brand’s luxury positioning, according to L’Amy America. All frames in the collection are manufactured in France.
“The collection captures the craftsmanship and sophistication consumers expect from one of France’s most respected fashion houses while delivering meaningful innovation for today’s optical market,” says Rappoport.
L’Amy America’s Portfolio
The launch expands L’Amy America’s luxury eyewear portfolio, which includes a range of licensed and proprietary brands distributed to optical retailers. Earlier this month, L’Amy America also introduced the Lancel Paris Eyewear Collection to the North American market. The ophthalmic and sunwear collection extended the brand’s heritage in handbags and leather accessories into ophthalmic and sunglass styles and featured 100% Global Fit designs.