Christian Roth

Christian Roth (born in Hanover, Germany) is a designer of luxury eyewear, co-founder with Eric Domege of the eponymous brands Christian Roth and Optical Affairs.

Biography Roth is the son to Dr. Fritz-Jürgen and Sabine Roth, geb. von Prittwitz und Gaffron, and recalls receiving a pair of Ray-Bans from his father at age 14 as a defining moment in discovering his passion for eyewear. In 1980, He started his career in West Berlin as an assistant to the late fashion photographer Rico Puhlmann. In 1978, he met French-born Eric Domege in Paris after making a hit at Peter Kea's fashion show. A company focused exclusively on creative eyewear design was a novelty back then. Their design eyewear was depicted on the covers of Women's Wear Daily and Vogue.

During the 1980s, the duo's colorful designs gained interest and support from Andy Warhol's Factory. In 2011, Christian Roth granted Korean-based eyewear firm BCD Korea, Co. Ltd the license the produce and distribute Christian Roth eyewear throughout Asia. In 2012, Christian Roth and Eric Domege founded the firm Optical Affairs Company and launched their e-commerce website christian-roth.com. On October 6, 2014, The Council of Fashion Designers of America has created a new committee, The Eyewear Designers of the Council of Fashion Designers of America CFDA, (edCFDA), which aims to boost the profile of the eyewear sector. Christian Roth was acting as the group's spokesman from 2014 to 2024. In 2015, DITA Group acquired Christian Roth Eyewear.

Brand Christian Roth eyewear products do not show the brand's name.

Personal life Roth married his partner, Eric Domege, on January 9, 2015, in Miami Beach, Florida.