ARCHITECTURAL EYEWEAR IN METAL AND ACETATE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Engineering meets Art.
Each frame combines top-tier traditional cellulose acetate with high-performance metals such as titanium, magnesium, and carbon; subtle silver accents within the temple cores create a captivating play of light, enhancing the brand’s signature elegance.
ORIGINS
Guided by a profound devotion to design and an enduring passion for eyewear, Emanuele Pugnale — the visionary founder and creative force behind the brand — infuses each creation with the precision of mechanical mastery and the soul of Italian artistry.
EMANUELE PUGNALE
Founder
Born in Turin and raised in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in Italy, Emanuele Pugnale is the brand's founder and creative director. With a background in machine tool technology, he established Pumak Trading in 2003, supplying high-precision machinery to industries from aerospace to eyewear. His experience working with top eyewear manufacturers inspired him to launch Pugnale Eyewear in 2013, blending engineering precision with innovative design. For Emanuele, glasses are the perfect fusion of technology and style: his two great passions.
PUGNALE'S FLAGSHIP STORE IN THE HEART OF UDINE
Nestled in the heart of Udine, the flagship boutique of Pugnale Eyewear invites visitors into a world where industrial precision meets artisan elegance. The space—located within the brand’s headquarters—showcases vast stone slabs, sculptural metal elements and bespoke display architecture, all designed to reflect the label’s fusion of technology and luxury. Today, the boutique stands not only as a retail destination but as a physical expression of the brand’s DNA.
Mission
Pugnale Eyewear creates luxury frames where Italian craftsmanship meets engineering precision. Each design balances bold innovation and refined materials to elevate style, celebrate individuality, and endure as timeless pieces of wearable art.
Vision
To set the standard in luxury eyewear by fusing technical mastery with daring design, creating frames that empower individuality and define modern style.
