The collection offers an invaluable array of lenses, spectacles, monocles, binoculars, telescopes, microscopes, optical instruments, cases, prints and books. The eyeglasses section includes the oldest in the collection: frames without temples called arc glasses in whalebone from the 1600s

One of the most popular models, 649 was created in 1957 for Turin tram drivers, who needed large eyeglasses to protect them from wind and dust. Its success was ensured by an original design. In 1961 they entered into legend when Marcello Mastroianni wore them in the film “Divorce Italian Style”. Starting in the 50s and 60s Persol models are worn by great personalities and famous actors of the time, such as Greta Garbo and Steve McQueen, who choose them on the screen and in everyday life.

With LensCrafters, “Give the Gift of Sight” enters the Group. It is a non-profit eye care program based on the principle that clear vision is a basic human right. Its first initiatives are promoted in the United States. Subsequently, the program expands all over the world. In 1991, the first overseas mission in Costa Rica benefits 8,600 people.