Brothers behind the Theo glasses will personal 40% of the shares of Komono – Muricas News

Komono is the brainchild of ex-snowboarder Anton Janssen and Raf Maes. Since 2009, they've been making eyewear and watches below the title “reasonably priced luxurious equipment”. Komono glasses particularly have since gained worldwide fame. Woman Gaga and Christina Aguilera, amongst others, have already been noticed with frames from the Antwerp vogue label.

Nonetheless, Komono has had just a few tough years financially. Whereas a turnover of 16 million euros was recorded in 2017, it fell again to 7 million in 2020. The web end in 2018 was even within the purple for nearly 4 million. In 2021, the primary tentative indicators of restoration had been noticeable after one other small enhance in turnover.

Theo’s historical past goes again loads additional. The style label was based in 1987 by Wim Somers and Patrick Hoet. Since 2017, the model identified for its hip and trendy glasses has been owned by Somers’ sons: Mik, Jan and Toon. Their glasses at the moment are offered in additional than 50 nations. And similar to Komono’s fashions, they wish to be worn by celebrities. Elton John, Spike Lee, Lupita Nyong’o… They’ve all worn Theo’s glasses earlier than.

It's outstanding that Mik, Jan and Toon Somers had been now in a position to purchase 40% of the shares in sector peer Komono. It creates a sort of new alliance within the Belgian eyewear trade. Founder Anton Janssens (40%) and operational director Carl Liekens (20%) retain the remainder of the shares.