Ace & Tate eyewear

Ace & Tate is a contemporary eyewear brand founded in Amsterdam in 2013 by Mark de Lange. The company was established with the mission to offer high-quality, stylish prescription glasses and sunglasses at transparent, affordable prices, disrupting the traditional optical market where frames often come with high markups.

While the brand's design and creative direction remain centered in its Amsterdam headquarters, production takes place through a network of specialized suppliers. The frames are primarily manufactured in China and Italy using premium materials like bio-acetate and recycled acetate. As a B Corp certified company, Ace & Tate emphasizes ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility throughout its supply chain.

The brand remains an independent entity, largely funded by venture capital firms such as Rinkelberg Capital and Investion. It continues to operate as its own ultimate owner, focusing on a direct-to-consumer model through its robust e-commerce platform and a growing network of physical retail stores across Europe.