Philippe Vergez
Philippe Vergez (born 1959) is a French eyewear and jewelry designer and entrepreneur.[1] Over a career spanning three decades, he has held executive roles at major eyewear conglomerates and founded several independent luxury brands, including Jee Vice, Philippe V, and VERGEZ.
Career
Vergez began his career in the optical industry by founding the EMEA subsidiary of Arnette, serving as its CEO. Following Arnette's acquisition by Bausch & Lomb, he was appointed Brand Director at the Bausch & Lomb Eyewear European HQ and served on the board of marketing.[2] During his tenure, he played a role in the acquisition of Bausch & Lomb's eyewear division by the Luxottica Group, where he subsequently served as Brand Director.
In 2005, Vergez founded Jee Vice, a luxury women's eyewear brand. The brand gained visibility in the late 2000s, with its frames worn by public figures including Anne Hathaway, Katherine Heigl, Rihanna, and Sarah Jessica Parker.[3] Jee Vice sunglasses were featured in the 2010 film Sex and the City 2, worn by the character Carrie Bradshaw.[4]
In 2016, Vergez launched Philippe V, an eyewear brand based in Hong Kong.[5] The brand's Model N24 won the VP Awards for best sunglass design in 2023.[6] Vergez sold the brand in 2023.
In 2023, Vergez founded VERGEZ, a fine jewelry brand operating under Rock'n Design Ltd. in Hong Kong. The brand's "Roaring Lion" collection won the Silver A' Design Award in the Fine Jewelry category in 2025.[7] In 2025, musician Qymira was announced as the new face of the brand.[8]
Awards and recognition
- 2025: Silver A' Design Award, Fine Jewelry (Roaring Lion collection)[7]
- 2023: VP Awards, Best Sunglass Design (Philippe V Model N24)[6]
- 2019: Loft Awards, New York (Two nominations; Readers' Poll Winner)
- 2017: Ranked World Top 100 Designers, Global Jewellery & Accessories Fashion Council (JAC)[9]
- 2009: Top 10 Eyewear Designers, Sunglasses Magazine[10]
- 2007–2008: Accolade from Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Magazine
References
- ↑ "Prepare for a New Luxury Jewelry Collection Introducing VERGEZ". Barchart. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Exclusive Interview with the iconic eyewear designer Philippe Vergez". Fashionela. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Anne Hathaway, Katherine Heigl, Sienna Miller se cachent derrière Jee Vice". Gala. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "SJP wears Jee Vice Sunglasses in SATC2". Sunglasses ID. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Manolo Blahnik eyewear launches new sunglasses brand in Hong Kong". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Winners 2023". VP Awards. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Philippe Vergez - A' Design Award". A' Design Award & Competition. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Qymira Joins VERGEZ as the New Face of the Luxury Jewelry Brand". Barchart. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Top 100 Designers 2017". JAC World. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "For Women's Eyes Only". 2020 Magazine. Retrieved 2025. Check date values in:
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