And what is this blessed sunlight without sunglasses? These are the questions we have been pondering for more than 30 years in the industry. In the summer of 2022, we decided to fill that need by creating Faos, the aspiring most creative and colorful Greek sunglass brand.

Faos is a brand proudly owned by AG Vision S.A., the parent company of AvramisOptics. Our store was founded by Mr. Giannis Avramis at 7 Ermou St. in Syntagma, Athens back in 2005, after ten years of experience as a buyer in the industry. In 2013, he and his son, Mr. George Avramis, joined forces and worked together on expanding the store's presence. After attending optical fairs together for ten years, they decided to try something new: to prove to the world that Greek opticians are not only good at selling branded sunglasses to meet the need for protection from the harsh summer sunlight but are also creative enough to make this sunlight travel around the world.

That is why FAOS designs and makes all of its products in Greece, not only to boost the local economy but also to ensure that all the deliverables—the box, the case, and the cloth—capture the Greek lifestyle as much as possible. We started by naming our first collections after our worldwide known and beloved islands.

This would never be possible with cheap and disposable products. We take production seriously, using high-quality standards, raw materials, and processes to create a pair that rivals the highest-end brands. Our acetate is made in Italy, the lenses are made by Carl Zeiss Vision, and the production is handled by handcrafted technicians in Greece. On top of that, every pair comes with our signature, award-winning packaging to help you take better care of your sunglasses and bring your best memories of Greece to all corners of the globe.

We believe everyone should know how the products we buy are made, including production locations and resource origins. That’s why Faos minimizes its environmental footprint. To meet our eco-conscious standards, we ensure our suppliers follow similar practices and hold relevant certifications. Our award-winning packaging uses high-quality, FSC-certified paper and renewable energy, reducing CO2 emissions. Additionally, our cleaning cloths are made from upcycled plastic bottles collected from oceans, reminding you that buying our sunglasses helps reduce ocean plastic waste.