CANTES Italy Ignites a New Era of Professional Elegance in Dubai

Where Italian Craftsmanship Meets Modern Power Dressing

Dubai, UAE — Under the soft glow of the Arabian sunset and the shimmering skyline reflected across the waters of the BVLGARI Yacht Club Dubai, CANTES Italy unveiled a vision that felt less like a product launch and more like the beginning of a cultural shift.

In a setting where luxury sailed effortlessly with refinement, the brand introduced its global mission: redefining how modern professionals express identity, presence, and confidence—through eyewear elevated to the level of fashion.

CANTES is rooted in the exquisite precision of Italian craftsmanship. For decades, professional eyewear has operated under the quiet rule of function-first design. Tonight, that orthodoxy was shattered. CANTES introduced frames that merge sculptural elegance with contemporary sophistication—pieces that allow professionals to look as sharp as the decisions they make.

The brand’s philosophy is anchored by Chairman Rafiyin Thullath, whose deep heritage in the Middle Eastern and Asian optical industries gives CANTES both its credibility and its compass.

Where traditional frames exist merely to serve vision, CANTES reimagines eyewear as a vessel of identity.

Frames built not only for sight—

but for impact.

For boardroom clarity, café nonchalance, twilight gatherings, and every meaningful moment in between.

For professionals who express ambition through style, without apologizing for it.

CANTES frames are not accessories;

They are daily declarations.

Refined tools of presence.

A visual language for the modern professional lifestyle.

A Global Leadership Ensemble with Couture-Level Vision

As observed by SD Luxury Magazine

Behind CANTES is a powerhouse trio—each bringing the kind of experience typically reserved for haute couture maisons.

Anthony Songbandhit — CEO & Chief Vision Officer

A visionary shaped by two decades within LVMH and Kering, Anthony carries the magnetic polish of global luxury leadership.

With academic refinement from HEC Paris and Harvard Business School, his direction gives CANTES the authority to speak to tomorrow’s fashion-forward professionals.

Jérôme Aupin — Master Artisan & Creative Director

His craftsmanship DNA is stitched through the world’s most iconic maisons—Cartier and Chanel.

Jérôme brings to CANTES the rare ability to fuse couture-grade detail with everyday practicality, creating frames that feel both intimate and architectural.

Sergio Sotomayor Ruiz — Global Legal & Business Strategy Advisor

A strategist whose expertise spans continents and decades, Sergio holds a Bachelor of Laws and multiple Master’s degrees—from Legal Practice to Public Freedoms, Financial Markets, and Risk Management.

His influence ensures that CANTES’ global expansion is structured with the same elegance that defines its design ethos.

A Night that Elevated Dubai’s Fashion Calendar

The Vision Launch drew royal family members, global investors, international media, and leaders from fashion and design, transforming the evening into one of the season’s most defining luxury moments.

As the debut CANTES collections were unveiled, the message was clear:

CANTES is poised to become the new force shaping modern professional style.

And this is merely the beginning.

From Dubai to the Fashion Capitals of the World

With launch events scheduled in Milan, Paris, and Madrid, CANTES is stepping directly into the global spotlight, backed by a brand DNA built on:

Clarity

Character

Confidence

The very qualities every professional deserves to embody—every day.

SD Luxury Magazine Editor’s Note（Vogue Edition）

In the world of luxury, some brands follow trends.

Others rewrite the narrative.

CANTES belongs to the latter.

At BVLGARI Yacht Club Dubai, the brand didn’t just present eyewear—it introduced a new aesthetic vocabulary for the global professional. A blend of Italian precision, contemporary ambition, and modern elegance that resonates deeply with the pace and sophistication of today’s world.

As CANTES prepares to take center stage in Europe’s fashion capitals, SD Luxury Magazine will continue to follow the evolution of this visionary brand—one that transforms the simple act of wearing glasses into a powerful form of self-expression.