Our Story
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.
1971
An idea is born. The first-ever kiosk opens in the Miami Dadeland mall.
1994-1996
Sunglass Hut enters Australia and the United Kingdom.
1998
Sunglass Hut ecommerce launches.
2000
More than a functional accessory. Sunglass Hut joins Luxottica and their family of iconic brands.
2007-2015
Sunglass Hut expands into India, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.
2018
Sunglass Hut editorial stories begin.Tying our statement-making shades to fashion trends around the world.
2019
Sunglass Hut launches its first customizable products and the first in-store digital shopping tools are born to enrich the omnichannel experience worldwide.
2020
Sunglass Hut launches #thesunwithin campaign. A way to connect with customers and support their well-being during the pandemic.
