Independent eyewear

Designer eyewear with a point of view

A curated archive of eyewear makers chosen for craft, material research, proportions and identity.

Selection as expertise

At Ottica Gallia, designer eyewear is not a label. It is the result of construction, balance, material intelligence and the courage to design a frame with character.

The archive includes independent brands, handmade collections and rare pieces for people who want eyewear that feels personal rather than generic.

Selected designers

Independent eyewear makers connected to the historical Ottica Gallia archive.

Anne Et Valentin

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Anne Et Valentin

Anne Et Valentin: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Bird & Cage

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Bird & Cage

Bird & Cage: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Boz

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Boz

Boz: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Clarissa Oliverio

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Clarissa Oliverio

Clarissa Oliverio joins the Ottica Gallia selection with frames such as Couture Marzocco. Explore shapes, details and material combinations, then compare...

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Design Shower

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Design Shower

Design Shower: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Eyevan

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Eyevan

The Eyevan selection includes Eyevan 7285 optical frames and sunglasses. Compare the proportions, measurements and materials of each model, including...

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FACTORY900

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FACTORY900

FACTORY900: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Francois Pinton

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Francois Pinton

Francois Pinton: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Frank lo

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Frank lo

Frank lo: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Frost

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Frost

Frost: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Gernot Lindner

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Gernot Lindner

The Gernot Lindner frames in the FrankLo catalogue include silver designs made in Germany. Compare front shapes, finishes and measurements before...

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Gouverneur

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Gouverneur

Gouverneur: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Hapter

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Hapter

Hapter: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Hoffmann

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Hoffmann

Hoffmann: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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J.F.Rey

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J.F.Rey

J.F.Rey: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Kirk & Kirk

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Kirk & Kirk

The Kirk & Kirk selection invites you to compare colours and front shapes. Explore model photographs, then check each variant’s measurements and...

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Komorebi

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Komorebi

Komorebi: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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L.A. Eyeworks

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L.A. Eyeworks

L.A. Eyeworks: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Leisure Society

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Leisure Society

Leisure Society: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Lesca

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Lesca

The Lesca selection includes acetate frames and sunglasses, with shapes and variants to compare in the FrankLo catalogue. You can also explore the brand...

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Lunor

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Lunor

Lunor: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Markus T

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Markus T

Markus T: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Masahiro Maruyama

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Masahiro Maruyama

Masahiro Maruyama: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Masunaga

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Masunaga

Masunaga: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Masunaga By Kenzo Tagata

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Masunaga By Kenzo Tagata

Masunaga By Kenzo Tagata: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Max Pittion

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Max Pittion

Max Pittion is represented by models such as Balzac. Explore the photographs and compare dimensions, materials and finishes on FrankLo to find a frame...

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Metronome

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Metronome

The Metronome selection includes optical frames with sun clips, such as Trad Lily. Check the individual product pages for included accessories, materials...

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Monoqool

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Monoqool

The Monoqool catalogue includes frames made from 3D-printed polyamide. Compare model shapes, colours and measurements on FrankLo, and contact Ottica...

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Nina Mûr

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Nina Mûr

Nina Mûr: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Pine

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Pine

Pine: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Ralph Vaessen

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Ralph Vaessen

Ralph Vaessen: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Rapp

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Rapp

Rapp: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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REIZ

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REIZ

REIZ: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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Rigards

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Rigards

The Rigards selection includes different materials and finishes, with titanium designs and collaborations with Ziggy Chen. Explore each frame’s...

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SWISSHORN Occhiali in corno

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SWISSHORN Occhiali in corno

SWISSHORN Occhiali in corno: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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T Henri

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T Henri

T Henri: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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VAVA

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VAVA

VAVA: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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W-eye

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W-eye

W-eye: independent eyewear selected by Ottica Gallia in Rome for craftsmanship, material research and a recognisable design identity.

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