Sophia Loren is considered one of the most beautiful women to ever grace the screen.  Gregory Peck referred to her as a "treasure of world cinema."  She is the first movie star to flaunt wearing glasses, she always accessorizes her wardrobe with her signature collection of eyewear.

Sophio Loren Eyeglasses are the first celebrity signature eyeglasses to hit the market.  Since 1980 it has been the top-selling brand to women over forty.  Each style is designed to accommodate multi-focal lenses and are available in numerous colors and wide-ranging styles.

Zyloware is the licensed manufacturer of Sophia Loren Eyeglasses.

Zyloware Corporation was founded in 1923 Joseph Shyer in Long Island City, New York.  Its offices are headquartered just one block from the original location.

Zyloware's most widely recognized innovation was introduced in 1964 with the development of the Invincible, the world’s first Nylon frame, which has been purchased by over 20 million customers.  Zyloware launched the first American designer eyewear brand-Gloria Vanderbilt Eyewear - in 1976. Zyloware launched the first eyewear collection named for a celebrity - Sophia Loren Eyewear - in 1980. Then, in 1982, Zyloware launched its award-winning Stetson Eyewear collection and the line became widely recognized as the first American eyewear brand for men.

Other licensed brands include Via Spiga, Sperry Top-Sider, Stride Rite, Invincilites and John Deere.