Our Story

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Sunglass Hut

Founded in 1971 as a kiosk in a Miami mall, today Sunglass Hut is the ultimate sunglasses destination with more than 3,000 retail locations worldwide. We offer a catalogue of high-quality fashion and performance brands made to inspire authentic self-expression.

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1971

An idea is born. The first-ever kiosk opens in the Miami Dadeland mall.

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1994-1996

Sunglass Hut enters Australia and the United Kingdom.

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1998

Sunglass Hut ecommerce launches.

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2000

More than a functional accessory.  Sunglass Hut joins Luxottica and their family of iconic brands.

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2007-2015

Sunglass Hut expands into India, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.

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2018

Sunglass Hut editorial stories begin. Tying our statement-making shades to fashion trends around the world.

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2019

Sunglass Hut launches its first customisable products and the first in-store digital shopping tools  are born to enrich the omnichannel experience worldwide.

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2020

Sunglass Hut launches #thesunwithin campaign. A way to connect with customers and support their well-being during the pandemic.

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2021

Sunglass Hut turns 50! After 50 years, the sun still inspires everything we do. Cheers to 50 more years of bringing you warmth and joy through our sunny styles.

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Today

At Sunglass Hut, the sun keeps shining brightly with new brands joining our family as we embark on an ongoing fashion evolution.