Cébé
Cébé is a French sports eyewear brand founded in 1892 in the Jura region. It makes performance sunglasses, ski goggles and helmets.
| Founded | 1892 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Jura, France |
| Owner | D.Mo/Racer (since 2022 sale) |
| Products | Sunglasses, goggles, helmets |
| Website | cebe.com |
What is Cébé?
Cébé is a sports eyewear brand from France, with roots going back to 1892 in the Jura, the region at the heart of French spectacle making. It specialises in technical eyewear and protection for outdoor sports.
History
For a period Cébé belonged to Bollé Brands, the sports eyewear group that also owns Bollé. In October 2022, Bollé Brands announced its intention to sell Cébé to D.Mo/Racer, a partnership between D.Mo and Racer, backed by the finance partners Upperside Capital Partners and 123 IM. Former Cébé employee Sébastien Delsaux was named general manager.
Products and positioning
Cébé designs equipment for performance and style on the mountain and outdoors:
- Sport performance sunglasses
- Ski goggles
- Ski helmets
The brand describes its products as stylish, technically advanced, high quality sport performance eyewear.
Why it matters
Cébé is one of the oldest names in French sports eyewear, and its move to new owners shows the consolidation and specialisation taking place among winter sports equipment brands.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cébé from?
Cébé is a French eyewear brand founded in 1892 in the Jura region.
Who owns Cébé?
In 2022 Bollé Brands announced the sale of Cébé to D.Mo/Racer, a partnership between D.Mo and Racer.