Founded in 1947
- 1947:Hans Strätz and Franz Fremuth founded Optische Werke Passau.
- 1950:The optical factories already employ more than 150 people and deliver their glasses as far afield as Sudan.
- 1960:Anything goes! In the 1960s, extravagant glasses were made from celluloid, reflecting the spirit of a generation.
- 1998:The licensed brand Mexx is launched, followed by the Mexx Sun, Youth, and Kids segments.
- 2006:Straightforward, high-quality, and classy: OWP launched the licensed Strenesse collection and provided the national soccer team with sunglasses for the World Cup.
- 2010:Eyewear for individualists. With Metropolitan Eyewear, OWP expanded its portfolio with a confident brand for the free spirit of the big city.
- 2015:“op Couture GmbH” became part of the OWP Group. Two traditional companies that complement each other perfectly are now growing together.
- 2017:After 20 years of successful licensing, OWP acquired the global trademark rights for eyewear from Mexx International.
- 2020:The OWP Group expanded through the acquisition of another long-established company, Dr. Beck GmbH, thereby adding the brands "FLAIR" and "bx. eyewear" to its portfolio.
From classic/elegant to stylish/refined
The OWP women's collection embodies a love of detail and sets the highest standards for design and quality.
Whether excitingly feminine, colorfully refined, or timelessly elegant, each of our creations has an irresistibly unique character, making it the perfect statement piece for the fashion-conscious woman.
Symbiosis of technical sophistication and cool style
The OWP men's collection focuses on the highest quality materials, technical refinement, and maximum comfort, realized in cool, modern designs.
For the style-conscious man who also applies the highest quality standards when choosing his glasses.
Are you curious about this brand? Come and try on the different prescription frames in our store! You are very welcome to visitour store in Haarlem.
