Polaroid sunglasses

Polaroid is a legendary brand whose history in optics dates back to 1937, founded by Edwin Land. While famously known for instant photography, the brand actually started with polarized lenses, which are the core of the sunglasses visible in the image. The brand revolutionized the eyewear industry by introducing the first-ever synthetic light polarizer.

Today, the Polaroid eyewear division is owned by the Safilo Group, an Italian company that is one of the world's largest players in the luxury and premium eyewear market. Manufacturing for Polaroid products is distributed globally, with components and assembly occurring in multiple countries, including Italy and China, depending on the specific model and collection. The ultimate ownership lies with Safilo Group S.p.A., headquartered in Padua, Italy, which acquired the brand to expand its portfolio of value-driven and heritage eyewear brands.