Alain Mikli
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Alain Mikli | |
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| Born | Alain Miklitarian April 1, 1955 |
| Occupation(s) | Optician, designer |
Alain Mikli(bornAlain Miklitarian;1 April 1955) is a French-Armenian designer of high-end handmadeeyeglassesand accessories.[1]Mikli's line features unique colors and shapes, and are a favorite among European celebrities and avant-garde Americans. Mikli claims his use of color is inspired by hisLebanese Armenianheritage.
Career
[edit]In 1978, Mikli opened his design studio inParis.By 1983, celebrities likeElton Johnhelped bring the line recognition by wearing and touting Mikli products.Kanye Westwore Alain Mikli sunglasses in his music video,Stronger,which he specifically requested from the designer. This style of sunglasses has become a wide phenomenon, usually being referred to as "shutter shades".As of 2000, Mikli's firm employed 220 people with sales of approx. FF220 million. Around 500,000 pairs of Mikli glasses have been sold worldwide.[citation needed]
On 23 January 2013, Alain Mikli International was bought by Italian eyewear giantLuxotticafor around 90 million euros.[2]
References
[edit]- ^Lannon, Linnea (June 17, 1987)."Alain Mikli's vision includes unusual eyewear".Dallas Morning News.Retrieved29 June2012.
- ^"Luxottica Group SpA Closes Acquisition of Alain Mikli International".Reuters.January 23, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon January 31, 2013.Retrieved20 May2013.
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