CANTES Italy unveiled its global vision
CANTES Italy unveiled its global vision
Dubai, UAE — In a sophisticated evening at the prestigious BVLGARI Yacht Club Dubai, CANTES Italy unveiled its global vision: to make working professionals more fashionable in their daily lives through eyewear that elevates presence, personality, and everyday confidence.
Rooted in the precision of Italian craftsmanship, CANTES is redefining what professional eyewear means. For years, the category has been dominated by functional designs. CANTES breaks this pattern entirely—introducing eyewear that blends professional elegance with modern fashion, ensuring that individuals look as sharp as the work they do.
The vision is anchored by Chairman Rafiyin Thullath, whose longstanding experience in the optical industry across the Middle East and Asia provides both heritage and future direction.
Unlike traditional frames built only for sight, CANTES creates eyewear designed for identity. For boardrooms, client meetings, coffee runs, evening gatherings, and every moment in between. Each frame is crafted for professionals who want to express ambition through style—seamlessly, confidently, and without compromising practicality.
CANTES frames are more than accessories; They are daily style statements. They are tools of presence. They are fashion for the modern professional’s lifestyle.
Leading this vision is a global team with deep-rooted experience.
Anthony Songbandhit, CEO & Chief Vision Officer, brings nearly two decades of luxury fashion leadership from LVMH, Kering, and academic credentials from HEC Paris and Harvard Business School.
The design language of CANTES is shaped by Jérôme Aupin, Master Artisan and Creative Director, known for his craftsmanship legacy at Cartier and Chanel.
Strategic scalability and global structure are driven by Sergio Sotomayor Ruiz, Global Legal & Business Strategy Advisor, a veteran with over 20 years of cross-border expertise. Sergio holds a bachelor of Laws and multiple Master’s degrees from the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the University of Ávila, spanning Legal Practice, Public Freedoms, Financial Markets, and Risk Management. His leadership redefines modern legal strategy in fashion.
The Vision Launch brought together royal family members, global investors, international media, and fashion leaders—marking a defining moment in the region’s fashion and lifestyle calendar. The event showcased the debut CANTES collections, positioning the brand as a transformative force in modern professional style.
With launches in Milan, Paris, and Madird, CANTES enters the global market as a brand built on clarity, character, and the confidence working professionals deserve every day.
