Borsalino and Ophy sunglasses just launched, together for a heritage that looks to the future. The meeting between the tradition of the House of Alessandria and the contemporary vision of OPHY gives life to the new capsule collection of sunglasses signed Borsalino.
Milan, April 2025 – Borsalino, a symbol of Italian craftsmanship excellence since 1857, and OPHY, an innovative Italian eyewear reality founded in 2018, announce an exclusive collaboration. This partnership combines the historicity and manufacturing savoir-faire of Borsalino with the young and vibrant spirit of OPHY, led by Placido Minissale, the result of which is a capsule collection of Borsalino sunglasses, which will be premiered at MIDO 2025.
The collection: a tribute to timeless elegance. The protagonists of this capsule are Jean, Alain, Ingrid, and Marcello; names that evoke icons of elegance and charisma, inspiration for entire generations, which OPHY’s artisans have expertly and skillfully declined into essential geometric lines and distinctive details, creating eyewear that represents a perfect balance between contemporary design and timeless style. Material research is at the heart of the collection. The protagonist is Made in Italy cellulose acetate, declined in three color variants: the classic dark brown tortoiseshell, the elegant and mysterious black, and a bold light tortoiseshell for those who want a modern touch. Each model is embellished with the golden Borsalino logo that recalls the iconic sleeper of the Brand’s hats.
A union of values and vision, This collaboration represents a new chapter in Borsalino’s quest for creative synergies, which continues to value the dialogue between tradition and innovation. Despite the generational distance, Borsalino and OPHY share the goal of creating products that combine versatility, comfort and sublime quality. A tribute to the uniqueness of the wearer.
“This collaboration with OPHY marks a further step of growth for our brand,” comments Mauro Baglietto, General Manager of Borsalino, ”We both share the same principles of craftsmanship and quality that have allowed the creation of a product that not only expands our offer consistently, but also brings us even closer to a lifestyle and young world, where the accessory is synonymous with expression and personality.”
“We are extremely proud to announce our collaboration with Borsalino, a brand that represents excellence, timeless beauty and innovation. Each pair of eyewear is a testament to quality and design, captivating and responding to the desires of all generations. This partnership is a unique opportunity to combine tradition and modernity, offering an exclusive and authentic product in every detail,” comments Placido Minissale, CEO & Founder of OPHY EYEWEAR.
The OPHY x Borsalino sunglasses line will be available in all of the brand’s flagship boutiques, on the E-commerce website and in a select network of specialized opticians starting April 17th, 2025.
About Borsalino, Since 1857 Borsalino has represented the maximum expression of Italian excellence in the production of hats, with an artisanal savoir-faire that has been handed down from generation to generation. Today, the Made in Alessandria Maison is expressed through a modern concept of beauty that combines creativity, spirit of innovation and manufacturing skill. Borsalino is part of the ChimHaeres Investment Holding, a private investment company focused on the acquisition and management of aspirational luxury and lifestyle brands.
About OPHY, OPHY EYEWEAR is an Italian brand born in 2018 from the inspiration and flair of Placido Minissale, because of his passion for eyewear and contemporary design. The brand over the years has also grown thanks to co-labs. Creative encounters are a strength of the brand, which thanks to a selected partnership merges two worlds into one exclusive product. The Brand boasts of an established distribution of more than 500 customers worldwide.
All images Borsalino and Ophy sunglasses by the brand.