Lindberg (eyewear)
Lindberg is a Danish company which designs, produces and distributes luxury eyewear such as spectacle frames glasses and sunglasses.[1][2]
History
[edit]Lindberg was founded in 1983 by the couple Poul-Jørn and Hanne Lindberg.[3][4] In 1986, it collaborated with architect Hans Dissing to create an innovative style of frame made from titanium wire, which launched the company and has won several design awards.[4]
In 2000, Poul-Jørn and Hanne Lindberg retired and left their two children in charge of the family business.[3]
In 2010, the Lindberg company had 500 employees, a distribution in 90 countries, and an annual profit of 70 million DKK. The Lindberg's family fortune was estimated around 700 million DKK. According to Poul-Jørn Lindberg, the Pope[which?] and Margrethe II wore Lindberg glasses.[3] In 2014, French President François Hollande switched from heavy-frame glasses to light-frame Lindberg glasses.[5]
In July 2021, the eyewear division of luxury group Kering (Kering Eyewear/Vedovotto) acquired 100% in Lindberg,[6] a deal cleared by antitrust authorities in October 2021.[7]
Description
[edit]The company Lindberg is based in Denmark. It designs, produces and distributes luxury eyewear. Lindberg's CEO is Henrik Lindberg.
References
[edit]- ^ Maralyn Hill (2014), "Lindberg Customized Eyewear and an interview with Henrik Lindberg", Luxe Beat
- ^ Michael Chang, "Air on a Titatium String", Hotel
- ^ a b c Gundersen, Rikke (2010-08-01). "Lindberg, brillerne og millionerne | stiften.dk". stiften.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ a b Natalia Rachlin (4 November 2016), "Danish brand Lindberg offers divine lightness and infinite variety", Wallpaper
- ^ Friedman, Vanessa (2014-07-23). "You Don't Need Glasses to See the Message". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ Mira, Nicola (July 9, 2021). "Kering Eyewear buys 100% stake in Danish brand Lindberg". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ Young, Kimberley. "Kering Eyewear completes Lindberg acquisition". www.aop.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
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