Celebrated by multiple awards and distinctions in 2025, EssilorLuxottica continues to transform the world of vision through groundbreaking innovations, global recognition and strong industry partnerships.

TIME: Four Best Inventions and Creating Impact Through Global Influence
Four EssilorLuxottica innovations were selected among the groundbreaking products on TIME’s Best Inventions list this year, including Meta Ray-Ban Display, Oakley HyperGrip, Nuance Audio Glasses and the Monarch Tablet developed by Humanware. EssilorLuxottica was also honored to have been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025, which celebrates companies making an extraordinary impact around the world.

IF Design Awards: Designing Products with Excellence
EssilorLuxottica was acknowledged for three of its key innovations – Ray-Ban Change, Nuance Audio and Oakley WTR Icon – each winning a prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, a globally respected mark of excellence in design. Ray-Ban Change won in the ‘Leisure’ category for its first series of light-responsive frames, which are powered by Transitions, while Nuance Audio won in the ‘Medicine / Health’ category for its innovative invisible air conduction hearing solution and Oakley WTR Icon won in the ‘Sports/Outdoor’ category for by creating a protection system that revolutionizes the sport of surfing.

SILMO: Nuance Audio Honored for Smart Eyewear
This year, EssilorLuxottica made another return to SILMO, the premier international optics and eyewear trade fair held in Paris, where it swept up one of the show’s top honors, winning the prestigious SILMO d’Or award in the ‘Smart Eyewear’ category for its groundbreaking open-ear hearing solution, Nuance Audio.

Fast Company: Ranked Among World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies
EssilorLuxottica was named to Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2025, proudly ranking eighth. The list rewards forward-looking organizations across 58 industries and sectors.

Fortune: Leading European Innovation
Ranking #13 out of 300 across 21 countries and 16 industries, EssilorLuxottica is proud to be recognized as one of Europe’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune. This recognition underscores the Group’s commitment to product innovation, operational excellence and thriving culture.

Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine: Driving Industry Collaboration
EssilorLuxottica was also grateful to be named a 2025 Ultimate Partner by key industry publications Vision Monday Magazine and 20/20 Magazine. The Ultimate Partners award highlights the most successful collaborations and support shown during both challenges and opportunities, putting a spotlight on the shared vision the Group holds with eye care professionals — to advance the future of the industry, together.

Red Dot Design: Retail Display and Shop Fitting Craftsmanship
EssilorLuxottica has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award in the category of Retail Design – Display and Shop Fitting. This international accolade recognizes the Group’s innovative retail display designed to highlight the unparalleled craftsmanship of its ‘Made in Japan’ eyewear collections.

L’Usine Nouvelle Magazine: Laboratory of Excellence Wins the Factory of the Year Award
EssilorLuxottica’s Laboratory of Excellence located in the Paris region won the ‘Factory of the Year’ award from French industry magazine L’Usine Nouvelle. This award highlights the lab’s key strengths, and its long-term vision placing France at the heart of the Group’s innovation strategy in optics and visual health.

Known for its unwavering passion and pioneering spirit, EssilorLuxottica continues to play a leading role in redefining the future of eyewear and wellness.

Celebrating Excellence and Impact with Global Recognition