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Sunglass brand launched by Bausch & Lomb in 1937; owned by Luxottica since 1999.

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Ray-Ban. Sunglass brand launched by Bausch & Lomb in 1937; owned by Luxottica since 1999.

1937

Bausch & Lomb founded Ray-Ban.

As a brand, renamed from the Anti-Glare sunglasses.

1999

28 Jun 1999: Luxottica acquired Ray-Ban. $640M.

Since 28 Jun 1999: Ray-Ban, part of Luxottica.

until 28 Jun 1999: Ray-Ban, part of Bausch & Lomb.

Ray-Ban, involved in In re Eyewear Antitrust Litigation: motion to dismiss granted (2025).

Ray-Ban produced Ray-Ban Aviator.

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