Top 5 Sunglass Brands NOT Owned By Luxottica

Top 5 Sunglass Brands That Are not Owned By Luxottica
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[@tipiff0076]

I love Maui Jim and you are totally right when it comes with customer service with this brand, man excellent video and brands!

[@eericc00]

I totally love my handcrafted, lifetime guaranteed Randolph Engineering Aviators in matte chrome with green SkyTec AGX lenses. Best frame/hinge/lens combo I’ve ever had, and I’m an Oakley fanboy with so many pairs of sunglasses and eyeglasses I can’t begin to count them all.... 😎🤓👌🏼🙌🏼

[@anubis13131313]

I love my Maui Jim sunglasses. The polarization works great in a desert and beach environment.

[@RAYTHEONGAMING]

I'd love to know how Luxottica gets away with clearly violating antitrust laws

[@william_chidube]

Lobbying

[@RAYTHEONGAMING]

@@william_chidube True

[@MMID303]

They're a monopoly. They also own most of the sunglass stores in malls and on the internet. They even own a vision insurance company. They markup prices as high as 1000%. They shouldn't exist.

[@manuel_winde]

There are other brands out there and other stores (not to mention the internet), but people are lazy or not fussed. Personally I don’t mind Persol, Oliver Peoples and some raybans- but only when heavily discounted. What they are doing is no different to what we have with most areas of shopping (from LVMH to Nestle, or Murdoch Media to Kraft).

[@authenticationstation2041]

Seems like a coincidence that the market gets flooded with counterfeit models from a targeted company right before they are acquired. Weird!

[@derfdswed]

Maui JIm and Serengeti make very good sunglasses their optics are the best for price. I don't like the Logos on the front of the lenses but otherwise love my MJ and Serengeti. They also have great customer service. I Other independent brands I reccommend: Matsuda, Masunaga, Leisure Society, Mykita, IC!Berlin, LGR, Gold and Wood, Sama

[@mikeroberts2865]

Once you have had Serengeti you won’t wear any other

[@MrManson1337]

I've had several pairs of Maui Jim's. Not a fan.

[@apothecy4011]

@@MrManson1337 loving mine 🤷

[@polyphemus1268]

@@mikeroberts2865 That is no joke!

[@eus9]

Thanks for the list! Wow, Matsuda make some astonishing looking sunglasses

[@AZEOforreal]

Whenever I buy a Luxotica brand glasses, I buy the counterfeits just because they look exactly the same and Luxotica isn’t getting my money.

[@Gave-rf1hr]

Welp, good luck to your eyes if you ever end up getting a pair without UV protection

[@SuhrMartin]

Serengeti with their mineral glass lenses. Haven't looked back since I first bought a pair 10 years ago.

[@rivercarson5763]

Do their photochromatic lenses work in cars? I'm tempted to get a pair, but they don't say anywhere if they work in cars.

[@calebnation8802]

@@rivercarson5763 no they don’t. Not if your windshield has uv coat.

[@time4jesus]

@@rivercarson5763 Serengeti have made an entire business out of driving sunglasses. I wear mine between dawn and dusk when I'm behind the wheel. Nothing beats them.

[@mazrisunil9553]

@@rivercarson5763 ye they do work perfectly

[@polyphemus1268]

Been using them since 1987.

[@DaleSteadman]

Unfortunately I am watching this video because after 29 years I broke my favorite Serengeti sunglasses which cost me at the time $180, yesterday I lost my second favorite sunglasses also Serengeti but these I bought 23 years ago cost only $30, so now I am looking for a new pair and it good to know that Serengeti is still being mention as a good pair of sunglasses, thank you.

[@mangoginger8924]

Costco sells Serengeti I bought mine about a month ago. but this is in Canada. I've had Serengeti before I had prescription glasses and then later in life prescription glasses. now a senior and bought the Serengeti. There is so much technology that this Italian glasses have in producing a premium sun glass

[@olivier4916]

Which Maui jim are those at 3:30 the square ones?

[@jaylangley1280]

Maui Jim has excellent customer service. When everyone else was having difficulties with service in 2020/21 I sent my pair of Maui jim prescription sunglasses to them for the nose pad replacement. Because of the expense they’re a few years old, because of that the white lettering had worn off of one side, it was not dirty the print was removed. The pair I got back appeared new. They’re my lenses in the frames but I somehow suspected they either gave me new frames or reprinted the type, knowing manufacturing and companies they’re most likely new. For $14.95 which basically covers ups back to me, I have like new glasses. All done in less than a week.

[@RossBayCult]

I got a pair of Serengeti many years ago. Lost them and I haven’t been able to find another brand that matches their driver’s lenses

[@lancedowner4515]

Hey, when are you going to do REVO or KAENON? They are worth reviewing and especially their current lineup. PLELASE PLEASE PLEASE we want to learn more about these companies. REVO & KAENON.....they certainly charge enough and claim to be just as good as any shade out there. We need your review to assist in buying or not. Thanks!!! Please review these shades. Your're so good! Especially the glass & other lens option by BOTH companies!!

[@TheOnion12]

You are correct that Maui Jim support is amazing. I own 3 pairs and broke the frame on one of them. They told me to mail it to them and they would fix the frame. When they came back I noticed the small scratches on the frames were gone. Then I realized that they gave me a brand new pair of the same glasses. It was years ago so I don't remember the price. It was either free or like $25 total (including shipping). I was shocked that the mailing address for their support is Peoria, IL and not Maui, HI.

[@wwolf5670]

One of my first pairs of Randolphs (Sportsman) were run over by a car. Randolph didn't replace them because they were able to fix them. The damage was minimal (slightly bent frame and cracked lenses). Had they been Raybans... i've done more damage to Rayban aviators accidentally sitting on them than a car did driving over my Randolphs. Anyway, have several pairs of Sportsman and Aviators now. Nice company to deal with and solid glasses. That said, I love a classic vintage pair of B&L Rayban Aviators or Outdoorsman. The teardrop on those is ever so slightly cooler.

[@NoNameNo.5]

Bro, you got the YT sunglasses game on lock. Respect

[@josepantojas5129]

I actually own a pair of Randolph and Maui Jim. And yes a do agree the are far better than Ray-bans. Absolutely.👍

[@cheesychester9647]

Is Smith and Spy owned by them?

[@Embargoman]

Which one of the brands of sunglasses you review, that are made in China or Taiwan?

[@stephenathon]

I hadn’t heard of 4/5 of those last brands, thanks for the great info! For sports sunglasses I can’t recommend Rōka enough, they are based in Texas. I like my Smith’s for pure sportswear, though they have been bought out (Safilo). I would like to try Ombraz which features a drawstring instead of solid temples for active lifestyles.

[@ShadeReview]

Awesome man thanks for the info I’ll have to check them out

[@rodrigovasquez6427]

@@ShadeReview I have a pair of Smith, they're awesome.

[@ssnobrakesable]

I have a pair of Sungod. You can customize the frames, lens and icon color which means your glasses can be one of a kind. The frames are sturdy and the hinges are pretty much unbreakable. The lens offer great polarization and clarity. They are very light and comfortable........Only problem is the frames ride high on your nose which makes it harder to wear baseball type hats because the bill of the hat rests on the frame.

[@attilab.2818]

And no returning....no thanks.

[@kiasax2]

I must wear sunglasses all of the time, even when I sleep. I have combat TBI from suffering concussions while serving in the military. I just found SUNGODS a few years ago and they're amazing. They're light, comfortable, and protect my eyes perfectly. I highly recommend them. I

[@teagusin]

I used to like Oakley. I stopped when I found out Luxotica bought it. I buy anything not made by these evil company. Deceiving by creating an illusion of choice.

[@kimsiewers]

6. Revo 7. Hobie 8. Julbo (France) 9. Knockaround

[@michaelthayre3334]

I try and not to be a fan of just one brand but… Serengeti are my go glasses

[@travismalott389]

I agree, Roka and Costa would have been great to see here.

[@JosephWheeler14]

Costa is owned by Luxottica

[@TS-qr1dc]

Dita, Thom browne and Culter & Gross are my favourites

[@barrys4922]

Thank you for this. I will never buy another pair of Luxottica glasses unless they're at clearance prices, and probably not even then. . The founder of Luxottica died recently. He was worth $26 billion when he died. That's what monopolizing the eyeglass industry gets you.

[@brutalieri]

Vuarnet and Etnia Barcelona make cool sunglasses with high-end lenses, and what''s best, they're not owned by Luxottica.

[@eduarditoo7411]

matsuda, dita, vysen? Where are they that I don't see them?

[@sebastiandiego8539]

too expensive

[@tonyahartley6085]

@@sebastiandiego8539 way to expensive not worth it

[@ChromeMan04]

Dita are overpriced

[@mojtabata288]

One of the most useful and informative videos on your channel! Thanks a lot.

[@christopherhoenig5155]

Yess!! Low key brands that I’ve never heard of that ACTUALLY looks like high end brands like vercase n shit. Love this review

[@paulwise1297]

2/9/22. just ordered Sungod from the UK. hopefully get them with 48 hours. I liked the companies profile and mission statement. The syle I got was Renegade. blue frames with a blue lens. @€85 delivered..I can't wait to get them .I'll post a review 👍

[@P--O]

Great video! I own a pair of "Barton Perreira" prescription glasses which are of super quality (made in Japan). They also have sunglasses in their collection. Greetings from Sweden

[@joshmandracken7623]

Barton Perreira are the best. I’ve got a few sunglasses and one pair of prescription glasses

[@odin626]

I'll just leave this here; Cazal Pit Viper

[@robertbeatty9563]

safilo is the second largest sunglass company with titles such as carrera, polaroid and safilo. american optical another usa company famous for the pilot sunglasses

[@nickypoundtown9568]

Not to mention the licence to use Optyl material

[@wydeglyde0012]

You can buy Oakley's that are USA made in certain high-end frames if you know what you're looking for. - just sayin.

[@NileshR12]

I would love to see make an updated version of this list to include Privé Revaux, Knockaround, Shady Rays, & William Painter

[@craig7887]

American Optical!! Love 'em!

[@MichaelCarmichael]

You did not mention Shuron, a company in South Carolina that introduced the Ronsir and Ronstrong in the 1940s, that have frequently been copied but never equaled.

[@neyraofficial8722]

You say that Serengeti are about the same price as Ray Ban, but here in the EU they are about double the price of Ray Ban. The lenses are way better so the price is pretty much justified.

[@ShadeReview]

Oh wow that’s crazy sometimes in the USA they are cheeper then Ray-Ban

[@kevinalthage9826]

I agree with you 100 percent. I have a pair of Randolphs and Maui Jim Mavericks I love them both!

[@LeandritoDendrito]

I would also recommend Tom Ford (obviously and before they get bought by luxottica), Krewe, AOC, Moscot, Jacques Marie Mage...

[@thedylangirl]

@@chrissy3949 they’re Marcolin, another huge Italian umbrella. TF eyewear is beautiful, unfortunately the quality and longevity is terrible. Same for Gucci, heartbreakingly. I’m a licensed optician and these are the most frequently brought in brands for repairs and failures. Independent brands are superior. People don’t realize the big names are all just under licenses. They’re all being made by the same big three manufacturers. I do own several TF, because I get gifts and discounts, but they’re the worst. Most models can’t even be repaired. :(

[@nitemare3904]

I bought an Maui Jim just for the purpose that no mega company with no soul gets my hard earned money. Well and i heard that Maui Jim is pretty good ;)

[@sebastiandiego8539]

same

[@williamminery8960]

Luxottica owns Maui Jim

[@nitemare3904]

@@williamminery8960 not true. They are 100% independent. It says even on their own website.

[@ssterkmans]

@@nitemare3904 Maui Jim lenses are made in Italy at a company called Barbarini. Luxoticca bought Barbarini at the end of 2019. So in a sense they do own maui jim. Maui jim then said that they were gonna look for another manufacturer . But still haven't found one yet. Greetings 😉

[@nitemare3904]

@@ssterkmans making stuff for a company does not mean owning them. I dont get what you are trying to say. Hehe

[@spdermnky]

What's your thought about an eyewear called Proof based out of idaho. I've own a couple of pair of the wooden selection. I love them.

[@larceny3092]

How about a company called Rudy Project

[@larceny3092]

Maui jim my fav

[@jakekaywell5972]

Cazal?

[@karaoke888]

My top 3 non Lux brands: 1. Gatorz 2. Randolph Engineering 3. Sama

[@Max-dd4ow]

This was honestly a really helpful video

[@ExtraCheese666]

What’s the model name of those Serengeti’s?

[@vgcbeograd]

Randolph aviators vs. Roka falcon - which one is better in your opinion and why? Only tried Roka and Falcon is amazing imo, hard RE can beat them?

[@lordcharfield4529]

If you have difficulty following the high speed speech in this video, subtitles can be found above the video via the CC box. The video can be slowed down via the cog button 😉

[@user-lq9el2hi5g]

My uncle loved his Maui Jim sunglasses. I might have to see what’s the big deal

[@erickalonzo2115]

Also the bespoke dude has some aviator model call it 'Condor' is really cool. It would be nice to see a review. Garrett Leight has some model too call it 'Riviera sunglasses'. Actually it would be nice a video with the best aviator sunglasses haha. Thanks man

[@Matt369oi]

Really appreciate your video! Not very many videos on KZbin of non-luxotica brands

[@deltanovember1672]

Very cool. I liked these Scottish ones but I’m biased. Fantastic review as ever. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@carly3710]

you a scott?

[@deltanovember1672]

Carly A Scot, yes.

[@sillycripple435]

@@deltanovember1672 Dope

[@deltanovember1672]

@@sillycripple435 Yes. Stoned.

[@urbandaniel100]

Ahlem, golden wood, Robert Marc, Dita, Thom Browne, Morgenthal Fredrics.. You gotta step up your game and look into those frames broski. Especially Ahlem, the temple on the frames take two weeks to make and French made. Masterpiece

[@sebastiandiego8539]

Na over rated they use the same exact meterials as TBD

[@stephenathon]

These are probably too pricey for most.

[@eduarditoo7411]

dita and thom browne are manufactured by the same company, Americans made in Japan

[@urbandaniel100]

You guys, Oliver peoples has products for 330+ and up .. why not spend a little more On a better crafted brand not by luxottica

[@ChromeMan04]

@@urbandaniel100 for most people dishing out more than 300 dollars for a pair of sunglasses is a bad investment

[@Blast20nx]

Massada is also a brand to consider with Mazzucchelli acetate and Zeiss glasses.

[@ShimmyN]

Pretty sure massada is out of business these days

[@NEHalex]

Wicked cool that you are from the Boston area. I live on the cape and just found your channel! Thank you so much! I recently bought a paid of persol sunglasses after watching your videos 😎

[@arkdiver4824]

BNUS sunglasses are my favorite. Not sure if they are still manufacturing. Thanks for the reviews buddy

[@ShadeReview]

No problem I’ll have to check those out!

[@BrianPex]

Maui Jim are the best. Greatest customer care also!! Love them!!

[@timetodeliverapizzaball]

Are OTIS decent? Are they owned by lux?

[@drewfliesbikes]

Randolph! I have one in polarized and one non-polarized. LOVE glass lenses. and the fit and durability.

[@Spectraevil]

Which is the leftmost maui jim sunglasses ?

[@firasal-jubouri1312]

Great topic, great video. 👍

[@NikonChicFL]

I don’t recommend getting prescription for your costa glasses. Did the warranty claim and I’m getting a lot of runaround. My one lens came in not fitted in the frame properly.

[@myownpersonalopinion4541]

Personally I like moscot.. I like the lemtosh but the main reason isn't really the frame its their tinted lenses...I love tinted lenses with the johnny depp/robert downey jr look.. but its hard to find good quality brands that sell only slightly tinted coloured lenses

[@Jason63]

Can you review some Quay Australia and Smith Optics? Thanks!

[@Finnlandmann]

Sir, are Mac V sunglasses good experience ? Please advise.

[@danielzozayabrown790]

I love Moscot and they are still family owned

[@glenn4140]

Made in Korea or China.

[@shabazkhanmuhammed1582]

Is VAVA is a good brand Is there fake VAVA Glasses in market How can I find the original

[@nbjf7402]

If you get a chance take a look at Otis brand. Very well made and great style.

[@letgomarcus4912]

This guy ABSOLUTELY loves sunglasses

[@ShadeReview]

Yes Uge sunglasses guy😎

[@erikdodds8706]

Maui Jim are awesome sunglasses. And they aren't owned by Luxottica, but they are sold in Sunglass Hut, which is owned by Luxottica.

[@dtk1875]

Can anyone tell me what model the Serengeti’s are, or what the color of the lenses are?

[@thanzeel05]

Can I get the same brand in India? If not can you suggest me other brands which is not owned by Luxotica

[@LewyLewy2008]

My favorite non-Luxottica owned brands are Garrett Leight and Ahlem. But I like that you mentioned a couple of brands that I’ve never even heard of, I’ll have to check them out!

[@danielleblanchett5383]

Garrett leight is made in china. is it still worth to buy?

[@LewyLewy2008]

@@danielleblanchett5383 Good question. I do think that GL is generally worth the price because they produce many great looking frames. But, from my experience, I’d say anybody who expects to eventually own two or more pairs of GLs (or brand of a comparable price point) is much better off waiting to instead get one pair of a more premium brand, such as Mr Leight, Ahlem, Jacque Marie Mage, Chrome Hearts or Robert Marc. You definitely feel a major difference in quality when you wear more premium brands, so in general you’d be better off buying them before a brand like GL if you’re willing to pay the higher price. I’ve been into sunglasses a while and have around 60 pairs that I like a lot; but while I’ve generally found that the GL ones look good I still just about never wear them because they don’t have the quality feel of wearing more premium brands. So, I suppose I’ve changed my opinion since the comment I wrote two years ago.

[@hishamsabbagh508]

Can you help me Choosing between two sunglasses?

[@tomdavis3038]

I sure hope Luxotica does not ruin Costa as I feel their 580G lenses is the best for on the water. Nothing against Serengeti or Maui Jim, they are awesome also just can’t find a frame that fits as well as the Fantail or Wingman (discontinued.) Also photochromic usually runs a bit lighter in VLT if you wear a hat.

[@gregthompson8062]

Persols have best lenses

[@erikdodds8706]

No, they don't.

[@tomdavis3038]

@@gregthompson8062i disagree and they also seem to be stuck on base curve 6 (I could be wrong) and I like base curve 8 since I actually use them for sun protection (live in high desert) and NOT fashion. Cheers

[@rob-in-the-marsh5311]

It would help if you spoke more clearly. After many repeats I still could not decipher the name of the first set of sunglasses you demonstrated.

[@blaspheed]

Have you checked out the Dillon Optics? Their satin finish lenses are really unique, but I've never owned a pair. I'm curious as to the lens and frame quality

[@woozy.5803]

I couldn’t get the name of the sunglasses that are made in Scotland anyone know ?

[@joeythedime1838]

Thoughts about American Optical ? They are independent of Luxottica.

[@maplehedgehog789]

Carrera sunglasses look great but, i'm not 100% if they are NOT Luxottica. Very reasonably priced.

[@nickypoundtown9568]

Carrera are owned by the other Italian eyewear giant SaFilo, Carrera used to be under the Austrian umbrella OPTYL until the licence was bought in 1996 The quality is still there more so than today's Ray bans

[@coletrick8748]

Randolph Engineering are probably the best sunglasses ever made if you judge off of quality, durability, materials, etc... They are the Glock of sunglasses.. Perfection

[@ShadeReview]

Mannnn Get out of here with the Glock talk. 😂 Glock = Ray Ban H&K = Randolph Change my mind 🤗 But in all seriousness thanks for the comment Cole!

[@tomdavis3038]

@@ShadeReview Colt Python = Julbo Vermont Mythic. Both discontinued and both still great Cheers

[@resplandorljnicole-online-3190]

How can i replace my rayban right lens..broken

[@inquizative44]

How about Carrera? Does anybody know if Alpina sunglasses still exist?

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

I personally never liked aviators cause there too generic, everyone wears aviators. I used to collect Oakley's, but My favorite brand is Maui Jim cause it's made in America and not owned by luxottica, I have made a good choice

[@Blazerghost]

Maui Jim are made in Japan/Italy….

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

@@Blazerghost I'm pretty sure they used to be made in America though? Circa 2000's models? I have a vintage pair and it says made in America on the arm. The lenses used to be made in house and if I'm not mistaken the frames they commissioned from some labs and later on bought one and started making the frames Well anyway I still like Maui jims better than Aviator for the most part, there are only 1 or 2 Aviator models that attract me, but I've grown to appreciate Aviator and other foreign brands too even if there owned by monopoly. But I've come to become familiar with other US smaller brands, meant for target shooting and military, fishing and other niches, and I've expanded my collection

[@DragonboltBlastter]

4:53 Are these photochromatic better than the Ray-Ban evolve? Do they change the transparancy faster than Evolve (from dark to light and vice versa) and do you need to squint your eyes also with these?

[@Gave-rf1hr]

Evolve Ray Bans and very very light tinted and they don’t go very dark, I think both cannot be compared

[@LeReVid]

I jave been looking for these for months!

[@gunenthusiast9201]

Thanks for sharing👊😎 Great video.

[@MegaChiefster]

Love your channel, one of a kind. Where is Oliver Peoples? And what is your favorite brand if you only had to choose one? Thanks

[@ShadeReview]

I don’t have a favorite brand. Oliver Peoples is owned by Luxottica

[@ShadeReview]

Thanks for watching the channel!

[@seacow2001]

Whats that red lens Randolph pair?

[@stephenathon]

Deep orange, actually. They are the 23k Anderson frames with Autumn Sunset lenses. It’s a really nice, subtly darker mirrored finish with a tan viewing experience.

[@seacow2001]

@@stephenathon Thanks! youtube don't notify me of comments any more for some reason. Had to check back and see.

[@stephenathon]

@@seacow2001 Sure thing. I just got that exact pair! And it's actually a "bronze oxide" frame, not 23k gold. My mistake.

[@darrianpratt433]

Where's jade black

[@kirkgaming4706]

what about cutlerandgross?

[@rodrigovasquez6427]

You are forgetting AO American Optical. Randolph and American Optical Are the best sunglasses that I have. I like and collect sunglasses, I have Maui Jim, Julbo, Vuarnet, Rudy Project, Serengeti, Costa del Mar, Revo, Classic Raybans and Oakleys (when they were not owned by luxotica) etc, etc etc.....

[@andrejnagy9550]

Tbd eyeware are plastic lenses?

[@davidcoleman2796]

I still love my Ray-Ban but this upsets me . I'm glad I have a pair of Maui Jim but now they're not even independent

[@tomdavis3038]

It’ll be interesting to see the long term effects of the takeover. It usually ends badly (fir quality) but not always.

[@noobzrule]

Maui Jims polarized technology is also 2nd to none. No other brand comes close to them.

[@ShadeReview]

There technically is really advanced!

[@ssterkmans]

It's 2nd to Serengeti 😉

[@JamesDavis-yo7iu]

I like Revo I would say they about an even match

[@josephpimatulac9182]

What color lens are those Serengeti aviators?