ΦΑΟS: Made In Bright Sunshine
What is Greece without its sunlight?
And what is this blessed sunlight without sunglasses? These are the questions we have pondered for over 30 years in the industry. In the summer of 2022, we decided to address this need by creating FAOS —the most creative and colorful Greek sunglass brand.
FAOS designs and manufactures all its products in Greece, not only to support the local economy but also to ensure that every detail—the box, the case, and the cleaning cloth—embodies the local lifestyle as much as possible. We began by naming our first collections after our world-renowned and beloved islands.
But the connection goes deeper. The lifestyle, architectural philosophy, and colors of each island directly inspire the shape and color palette of each model. For instance, one of our first models, Icaria, features boldly sharp front-end tips to resemble the wings of Icarus—the mythical figure whose wax wings melted when he flew too close to the sun. Similarly, the island of Mykonos inspired a gender-neutral design that fits both young and old, offering the widest variety of colors and light-tinted lenses—perfect for sunset and dawn parties.
So why “Faos”?
The connection is clear and meaningful. Faos is the ancient Greek word for “light.” The sun is one of Greece’s most iconic features, and its Faos creates beauty in everything it touches. From historical landmarks to crystal-clear seas, everything shines brighter under the Mediterranean sun.
Our sunglasses serve a purpose: to bring the Greek sunlight to the world
High-quality production you can trust
This mission would be impossible with cheap, disposable products. At Faos, we take production seriously, employing the highest-quality standards, raw materials, and processes to craft sunglasses that rival the finest luxury brands.
- Our acetate is sourced from Italy.
- Our lenses are made by Zeiss.
- We use long lasting materials, hinges and 18ct
golden-plated metal treatment. - Handcrafted technicians in Greece manage
production.
Every pair is packaged in our signature, award-winning designs, ensuring you can take care of your sunglasses while cherishing the best memories — wherever you are in the world.
Committed to sustainability
We believe in transparency about how our products are made, including where they are produced and the origins of their materials. Faos is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint. To meet our eco-conscious goals, we ensure our suppliers adhere to sustainable practices and hold relevant certifications. - Our award-winning packaging uses high-quality, FSC-certified paper and renewable energy, reducing CO2 emissions.
- Our cleaning cloths are made from upcycled plastic bottles collected from oceans, reminding you that purchasing Faos sunglasses helps combat plastic waste.
- Our factory plant operates with up to 60% renewable energy sourced from the sun.
- All processes comply with international standards for eco-friendly waste management, as dictated by ISO 14001:2015.
By choosing Faos, you help clean up a small part of the ocean and support a brighter, more sustainable future.
