The 21 Aprile brand is the brainchild of Marco Saguto and Francesca Orlandi, two Roman opticians who have been working in the optical industry for nearly 40 years.

The main goal was to create a brand that represents Rome, which is why each collection is dedicated to a symbol of Romanity, such as the collection inspired by the 7 hills.

In addition to the love for the city that provided the spark for the start of the project, the decision to create an eyewear collection was dictated by the desire to make frames of value and meet the need of those seeking a perfect combination of style and technical quality.

VALUE

“To make the glasses, we decided to rely on Italian artisan companies that share our idea of value and quality.”

QUALITY

“We think it’s essential to remember that eyewear, before being an accessory, is a visual aid and must therefore be able to best fulfill the functions for which it was designed.”

RESISTANCE

“We chose to make the glasses in our collection from cellulose acetate for several reasons such as the versatility of the material, its particular resistance to impact, its resistance to discoloration when the eyewear is exposed to sunlight,”