PHOTOGRAPHY AND OPTICS

THE STORY OF MONDELLIANI OF THE MONDELLO FAMILY BEGINS IN 1961 AT VIA DEL PELLEGRINO IN ROME, JUST A FEW STEPS FROM PIAZZA CAMPO DE' FIORI; IT IS AT NUMBER 98, THAT PHOTOGRAPHER LUIGI MONDELLO OPENS HIS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO.

Passionate about photography and art, he transfers this great passion to his son Giancarlo, who is also a photographer. Giancarlo, inspired by the essential link between photography and optics, graduates as an optician in Florence in 1966 and decides to complement his studies in Roman photography with the optical business, thus giving life to Ottica Mondello.

AVANGUARDIA AND ICONICITY

WITH LUIGI'S RETIREMENT IN 1975, THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN GIANCARLO AND ROSARIA BEGINS, WHICH WILL DEFINE THE OPERATING METHOD ON WHICH TODAY'S MONDELLIANI MICROCOSM IS BUILT.

Through meticulous research, traveling the world to find the most extraordinary glasses, Giancarlo and Rosaria establish themselves in the Roman scene as avant-gardists and trendsetters, becoming the reference point for the selection of innovative and unconventional design eyewear.

They were indeed the first to welcome in Italy many of the eyewear brands that later became famous, from the then-emerging Oliver Peoples from Los Angeles, to Alain Mikli from Paris and the Belgian brand theo which, with their unexpected shapes, have redefined the world of eyewear.

I MONDELLIANI

IN 2005, AFTER COMPLETING HIS STUDIES IN ECONOMICS AND GAINING EXPERIENCE IN VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES, FEDERICO MONDELLO, SON OF ROSARIA AND GIANCARLO, DECIDES TO ENTER THE FAMILY BUSINESS TO CONTRIBUTE AND AMPLIFY THE CONCEPT SUCCESSFULLY CARRIED FORWARD BY HIS PARENTS. Together with Rosaria, they decide to renew themselves starting from the name. The choice naturally falls on Mondelliani, to finally establish the meeting place for all "The Mondelliani".

IED

MONDELLIANI COLLABORATES WITH THE DESIGN DEPARTMENT OF IED ROME LEADING A WORKSHOP THAT OPENS THE DOORS TO NEW CREATIVE PERSPECTIVES FOR THE COMPANY.

A moment of experimentation and growth, where ideas and projects begin to take shape.

MONDELLIANI COLLECTION

THE COLLECTION DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY MONDELLIANI IS OFFICIALLY BORN.

An important step in our history, marking Mondelliani's entry into the landscape of independent Italian and international brands.

IED - GIOVANNI BOTTICELLI

FOLLOWING THE FIRST MEETING HELD DURING THE WORKSHOP AT IED ROME, A DEEPER AND MORE DURABLE COLLABORATION BEGINS WITH THE DESIGNER GIOVANNI BOTTICELLI.

GAETANO PESCE

IN 2011, A SIGNIFICANT MEETING OCCURS WITH GAETANO PESCE, AN EPISODE THAT CONFIGURES ITSELF AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COMPARISON AND CREATIVE CONTAMINATION, AND WHICH DESERVES TO BE TOLD IN DETAIL.

EOLIE

THE FIRST EOLIE COLLECTION IS LAUNCHED, MARKING AN IMPORTANT EVOLUTION IN THE BRAND'S STYLE.

In the same year, Mondelliani participates for the first time in Silmo, one of the most relevant international fairs in the optical sector, gaining great visibility.

Daniele Tamani x MONDELLIANI

THERE IS A COLLABORATION WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER DANIELE TAMANI FOR EOLIE (THEME: SUPPER), A PROJECT THAT WEAVES TOGETHER IMAGE AND DESIGN IN A VISUAL NARRATIVE OF STRONG IMPACT.

Also in 2014, Mondelliani participates in the Romaeuropa Festival with Coup Fatal by Serge Kakudji and Alain Platel, confirming the brand's interest in the connections between art, culture, and creativity.

Rome Europe Festival

IN 2014 MONDELLIANI PARTICIPATES IN THE ROME EUROPA FESTIVAL WITH COUP FATAL BY SERGE KAKUDJI AND ALAIN PLATEL, CONFIRMING THE BRAND'S INTEREST IN THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ART, CULTURE, AND CREATIVITY.

OTTOVOLANTE

THESE YEARS SEE THE BIRTH OF THE BRAND OTTOVOLANTE, A NEW PROJECT THAT EXPANDS THE VISION OF MONDELLIANI AND OPENS THE WAY TO INNOVATIVE PATHS IN GLASSES DESIGN.

With an ironic and playful style, Ottovolante is the collection of colorful and fun reading, screen, and sunglasses, dedicated to those who want to stand out even with just an accessory in perfect Mondelliani style.

OTTOVOLANTE - LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL

IN 2021 OTTOVOLANTE SIGNED A PRESTIGIOUS COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL, A MEETING BETWEEN CINEMA AND DESIGN THAT BRINGS THE BRAND TO A HIGHLY RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL STAGE.

In the same year, a collaboration with Emma Dante also develops, further enriching the brand's dialogue with the theatrical and cultural world.

MAXXI OF ROME

The journey continues with participation in Maxi di Roma, further confirmation of the active and cross-sectional presence of the brand in the contemporary cultural landscape.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

FOR MONDELLIANI AND FOR FEDERICO MONDELLO IN PERSON, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY HAS ALWAYS REPRESENTED A FUNDAMENTAL COMMITMENT EXPRESSED THROUGH SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES, WITH THE AIM OF PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BETTER SOCIETY FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

Ensuring well-being conditions for all Mondelliani collaborators, as well as active participation in the local development of our city and the involvement of all "Mondelliani" in a path of awareness and responsibility on the global environmental issue, are the pillars of our commitment to work for a more sustainable world.
In 2022, Mondelliani dedicates the year to our planet, contributing to reforestation and the preservation of areas with the highest biodiversity density on the planet.

SPREAD ROMA

MONDELLIANI PARTICIPATES IN DIFFUSED ROME, SUPPORTING THE INITIATIVE AND SHARING ITS VALUES, PROMOTING A DIALOGUE BETWEEN ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND URBAN LIFESTYLE.

BEAUTY IS IN THE LOOK

"WE DREAM OF REVEALING THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD THROUGH ACCESSORIES LIKE GLASSES, CAPABLE OF REMOVING THE VEILS FROM THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE AND BEING AMPLIFIERS OF SENSATIONS AND EMOTIONS."

For this reason, we commit every day to helping people express their beauty, giving them character and creating belonging to a way of being that celebrates the beautiful and doesn't take itself too seriously.

Federico Mondello, CEO and Creative Director of Mondelliani