PHOTOGRAPHY AND OPTICS

THE STORY OF MONDELLIANI OF THE MONDELLO FAMILY BEGINS IN 1961 ON 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 passes this great passion on to his son Giancarlo, who is also a photographer. Giancarlo, inspired by the essential connection between photography and optics, earns his diploma in optics in Florence in 1966 and decides to complement the Roman photography studio with an optical business, thus giving rise to Ottica Mondello.

AVANT-GARDE 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 designer eyewear.

They are indeed the first to welcome to 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.

THE 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 JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS TO CONTRIBUTE AND ENHANCE 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

THE COLLABORATION WITH PHOTOGRAPHER DANIELE TAMANI FOR EOLIE (THEME: SUPPER) TOOK PLACE, A PROJECT THAT WEAVES IMAGE AND DESIGN INTO A VISUAL NARRATIVE OF STRONG IMPACT.

Also in 2014, Mondelliani participated 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

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

OTTOVOLANTE

THIS YEAR MARKS THE BIRTH OF THE OTTOVOLANTE BRAND, A NEW PROJECT THAT EXPANDS THE VISION OF MONDELLIANI AND PAVES THE WAY FOR 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 SIGNS 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 brand's active and cross-sectional presence in the contemporary cultural landscape.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

FOR MONDELLO AND FOR FEDERICO MONDELLO IN PERSON, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY HAS ALWAYS REPRESENTED A FUNDAMENTAL COMMITMENT EXPRESSED THROUGH SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES, WITH THE GOAL 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 issue of the environment at a global level, 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.

SPREADING ROME

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

MASTER OF TRADE AWARD

IT IS CERTIFIED THAT ROSARIA RICCIOLI HAS BEEN AWARDED THE HONOR OF MASTER OF TRADE FOR MASTERFULLY OPERATING IN THE COMMERCIAL, TOURISM, AND SERVICE SECTOR FOR MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS.
- Diamond Eagle -
Certified by Confcommercio and 50&Più

"I sincerely thank the Chamber of Commerce for this recognition that deeply moves me. After more than 50 years of work in my shop, this award represents for me not only a milestone but also a confirmation of the value of daily commitment and passion for one’s craft. I would like to thank my family who has been by my side, my collaborators, who have shared with me the work and responsibility of each day, and especially my customers who, with their trust, have made this long story possible. This award is also yours, because a business thrives thanks to the people who choose and support it over time.
Thank you from the heart." - Rosaria Riccioli

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 help people express their beauty, giving them character and creating a sense of belonging to a way of being that celebrates the beautiful and does not take itself too seriously.

Federico Mondello, CEO and Creative Director of Mondelliani