TAVAT : American Design Combined with the Ingenuity of Artisan Craftsmanship Launched in 2010, our creative heart is set in the hills of Pasadena, CA. while our skilled optical craftsmen create in the foothills of the Dolomites in Northern Italy. TAVAT joins together decades of experience, at all levels, in the optical industry. TAVAT is a design-driven optical company dedicated to working exclusively with the independent opticians worldwide who exemplify excellence in eyecare and eyewear. TAVAT is a young company built on the guiding principles of independence, impeccable quality, and designs that withstand the test of time. TAVAT offers functional iconic eyewear with real performance benefits for those in search of modernity, excellence and refined elegance and are interested in design, purpose and functionality.