HISTORY

1978:

 De Rigo was born as a third parties contractor for the production of sunglasses, prescription eyeglass and eyeglass components.

1983:

 De Rigo began to produce its own brand Police.

1985:

 Within a few years De Rigo established itself as one of the Italian leading producers and launched the second own brand Sting.

1992:

 De Rigo merged with Argosol, another sunglasses and prescription frames manufacturer wholly owned by the De Rigo brothers. The acquisition of Lozza brand.

1993:

 The company began to produce sunglasses and eyeglass frames under names licensed by renowned fashion house, such as Fendi and soon became one of the word leaders in the mid-to premium price categories of sunglasses.

1995:

 De Rigo became a Spa (corporation limited by shares) and inauguration of the second production facility in Longarone.

1997:

 Signed a new licensee agreement with Etro.

1998:

 Acquisition of “ Dollond & Aitchison”, Uk leading optical chain. Signed a new licensee agreement with La Perla.

2000:

 Acquisition of “ General Optica”, Spain and Portugal leading optical chain. Signed a new licensee agreement with three brands: Givenchy, Celine and Loewe.

2002:

 De Rigo signed a licensee agreement with Furla.

2004:

 De Rigo became a holding company, contributed all assets and liabilities, operating in the wholesales and manufacturing division to a new company De Rigo Vision.

2004:

 De Rigo signed new licensee agreement for the production and worldwide distribution of eyewear as: Escada, Chopard, Ermenegildo Zegna and Jean Paul Gaultier.

2006:

 Signed an agreement with Pirelli for Pirelli PZero brand under licence.

2007:

 Signed an agreement with Switch-it

2008:

 A year of great achievements for the De Rigo Group.
- The brand Police celebrates its 25th anniversary and introduces the first clothing collection
- Lozza, the oldest Italian optical brand celebrates its 130th anniversary
- DRV opens up 2 new subsidiaries: Korea and Portugal
- The strategical licences of Chopard and Escada are renewed.