AKN Group is a Swiss eyewear group headquartered in Lugano. Founded in 2019, it brings together high-end brands and licenses and, since June 2025, includes Götti Switzerland and Eyetech, aiming to create Switzerland’s largest high-end eyewear hub.
Established in 2019 and based in Lugano, AKN Group (formerly Akoni Group) builds its portfolio around owned brands and fashion-house licenses. On June 2, 2025, the group announced its renaming and the acquisition of Götti Switzerland and Eyetech Lenses; AKN Group states it is a member of Alsara Investment Group. The official timeline highlights 2020 (Balmain Eyewear license), 2021 (Akoni Eyewear launch), 2022 (Valentino Eyewear license), 2023 (U.S. subsidiary), 2025 (Götti and Eyetech acquisition).
The group emphasizes an engineered approach and attention to every component: titanium, cotton-based acetate, ceramic elements, and a balance of form and function. Its identity blends Swiss design culture with precision manufacturing in top-tier workshops.
The offer spans optical and sun categories through: Akoni Eyewear (owned brand), Balmain Eyewear and Valentino Eyewear (licenses), Götti Switzerland (independent brand added in 2025). Eyetech brings premium lens expertise into the ecosystem.
AKN Group indicates production in leading workshops worldwide with a rigorous design and industrialization process (titanium, cotton-based acetate, ceramic components). No group-wide sustainability policy is published on the official pages consulted.
Distribution runs via each brand’s official online store and a curated network of selected retailers. For example, Akoni provides an e-shop and Store Locator alongside international retail partners.
AKN Group positions itself in the premium/luxury segment: an international portfolio of brands and licenses, the integration of a premium lens manufacturer (Eyetech), and a stated goal to create Switzerland’s largest high-end eyewear hub.
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