More about Luxottica's Purchase of Alain Mikli

The renowned British financial paper The Financial Times reports that "Luxottica has been rapidly pressing ahead with an expansion strategy since August, when its owners– a private family company controlled by Luxottica founder Leonardo Del Vecchio – sold €490m worth of shares in order to create additional liquidity. They continue to hold a 62.1 per cent stake. Giorgio Armani, the fashion designer and entrepreneur, also holds a 5 per cent stake in the business." Read more.

Emma Roberts Gets Champagne "Bath" at Luxottica Event

“ Actress Emma Roberts was accidentally doused in champagne by a clumsy partygoer at a fashion event in New York City on Thursday (18Oct12),” says News Net 5. “The Scream 4 star was promoting the launch of Vogue Eyewear's new Emma shades at the Sunglass Hut when an attendee tripped over a lighting chord, sending their drink flying into the air.” Read more.

Luxottica Talking with Armani

FashionUnited reports that "Luxottica Group SpA is in talks with Giorgio Armani SpA to produce glasses for the designer under license, in a push to add one of the fashion world's most highly coveted labels to its stable of brands, Chief Executive Andrea Guerra said in an interview." Read more.