Carrera Eyewear
Carrera was founded in Austria in 1956 by Wilhelm Anger, named after the Carrera Panamericana road race, and built its identity on motorsport rather than the runway. Today it's part of the Safilo Group, based in Padua, Italy.
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Carrera's design language comes from racing and driving — bold, angular shapes, a masculine edge, and materials chosen for durability as much as looks. Wilhelm Anger's own Optyl material, developed in 1964, remains a hallmark of the brand: lighter than acetate, with a memory effect that helps frames hold their fit.
Signature Styles
Expect aviator and rectangular shapes with a retro-racing edge — the kind of sunglasses that have appeared on Al Pacino in Scarface and Don Johnson in Miami Vice.
Who Carrera Suits
Anyone drawn to a bolder, more masculine silhouette with genuine motorsport heritage behind it, rather than a purely fashion-led design story.
Why Customers Choose Carrera
Carrera offers a distinct retro-sport identity that few other brands carry authentically, backed by real racing history rather than borrowed styling cues.
Why Buy Carrera from Vision Optique
Every Carrera frame we carry is authentic, and can be fitted with ZEISS prescription lenses glazed to the frame you choose rather than sold as a fixed pair.