Collection: Kappa

Kappa embodies the spirit of Italian sport tinged with urban culture. Its "Omini" logo, designed in 1968 and popularized in the late 1960s, depicts a man and a woman sitting back to back as a symbol of equality.

The brand was born on the sports fields before becoming a fashion phenomenon, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s thanks to big teams like Juventus and FC Barcelona.

The company's roots go back to Maglificio Calzificio Torinese (1916), a manufacturer of socks and lingerie. In 1956, a "K" code for "Kontrolle" was placed on its products, which led to a relaunch in 1967 under the name Kappa.

Maurizio Vitale transformed the logo into a true sociocultural testimony in 1968, inspired by an accidental artistic photo.

In the 80s/90s, Kappa sponsored major international teams and stars such as Carl Lewis (athletics, USA) through strategic agreements.

The eyewear line officially begins in collaboration with LGR in 2022 (capsule “Robe di Occhiali”), before the more recent agreement with Visibilia planned for 2025.

The I400CK model: a retro biker frame with an adjustable elastic band at the back, eco-leather foam around the lenses, a chrome-plated ABS frame, and 100% UV protection. Launched in 2013, it has won over vintage enthusiasts.
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More recently, several LGR x Kappa limited editions have taken up the “Fez” model, with a thermal sandblasted finish on acetate, Tuscan leather packaging and “Robe di Occhiali” inscription on the temples.

The Kappa logo, often interpreted as two women, actually represents a man and a woman, and was created from a botched photo from a swimsuit shoot in 1969.

- Each frame tells the story of Kappa's transition from the stadium to the street, then to optics.

- Even the airline collaborations (LGR) highlight Italian know-how, with handcrafting and personalized leather packaging.

- The famous “Omini” logo affixed to the temples is an instantly recognizable distinctive sign in pop culture.