Where are Ray-Bans made?

Where are Ray-Bans made?

By Eyewear Nerd   8:49 PM   33 comments:

Many people believe that Ray-Bans are only made in Italy, but I'm here to give you the right answer.

Ray-Bans are actually made both in China and Italy, about 99% of RX frames are made there and just a few sunglass models are made at both or only in China.

Luxottica is the manufacturer of Ray-Bans and they have factories both in Italy and China. Certain sunglass models such as the RB 3267, RB 3211, RB 3293, RB 3379, RB 3386, RB 3387 and a few others are made in both or only in China and you are most likely going to get the one made in China.

I know people tend to think products coming out of china is a bunch of junk, but the Ray-Bans made in china is still by them, just one is put together by the Chinese and the other by the Italians.

I think Ray-Ban does need to stop making at-least there sunglasses in China, because people have the perception that Ray-Bans are only made in Italy, they should at-least mention that on their website to let people know. But sadly they don't seem to want to admit to it.

Also some people still think that Ray-Bans are made in the USA, but that was a long time ago back when Bausch and Lomb used to own Ray-Ban, but they sold Ray-Ban to an Italian company called Luxottica Group in 1999. Ever since, it has mainly been made in Italy, but now china too. Also Luxottica Group, they own many other brands like Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Oakley, Maui Jim and so on, but even with those brands and so many more, Ray-Ban makes up about 60% of their business. Just think of that, they have so many other popular brands, but still, 60% is a huge chunk of the pie. So making them in China for them, is simply for profit. Like the famous quote "it's just business, nothing personal"

So what do you guys think? Don't you think Ray-Ban should stop making their products in China or do you think it is ok? Comment below...

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