La Giardiniera

Stepping out in style

Established in Venegono Inferiore in 1973, a small town near Milano, La Giardiniera was founded by Gianluigi Tognazza. Since their inception, La Giardiniera’s artisanal glasses have framed personalities across the globe. The handmade Italian manufacturing and proximity to the raw materials have made them a go-to manufacturer for many leading designers. Led by the second generation, La Giardiniera is now investing in increasing their production capacity and strengthening their position as a manufacturer. Strong design skills and extensive material expertise make us proud to be a partner.

Facts & Figures

Location
Varese, Italy
Employees
~30
Capacity
4'000 pairs per month
Founded
1973

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The heart of eyewear production

The Varese region is indispensable for global eyewear production. Mazzucchelli, the world leader in acetate production, is headquartered only a few kilometers from La Giardiniera. Of course, Mazzucchelli also supplies our partner. Their local network and commitment to handmade sunglasses in Italy have allowed La Giardiniera to maintain independence over the years.

True to the values

La Giardiniera shares many of our values, making them an ideal partner. To offer the best individual solution to their customers they design and produce both high-end acetate sunglasses and more cost-efficient injection mold sunglasses. Thanks to their value of transparency, it was particularly easy to co-develop a timeless acetate model to offer to our community. Sustainable manufacturing is also at the center of La Giardiniera operations. Using sun and wind power, it guarantees that 100% of the production is powered by renewable energy.

Bello e fatto bene

La Giardiniera has developed extensive design capabilities by producing for luxury brands and designers for more than 50 years. We cherished their expertise when discussing all aspects of a perfect pair of sunglasses. How long should the temples be? How wide should the frame be? Should we use three-, five- or seven-barrel hinges? These and many more questions were quickly answered. Furthermore, it is reassuring that all models are compliant with international eyewear standards.