New Delhi, Lawrence & Mayo, one of India’s oldest and most respected optical legacies, has unveiled its newly transformed Luxury Flagship Boutique at Janpath, New Delhi. This iconic store, which has served Delhi for over a century, now stands at the cusp of a new era — as the company transitions to the stewardship of the fourth generation of its founding family, ushering in the next chapter in a 148-year legacy of innovation, precision, and style.
The Janpath boutique now offers a one-of-a-kind experience where luxury eyewear and advanced vision care meet. It is the only optician in India to provide state-of-the-art retinal health check-ups alongside high-precision eye tests, reinforcing Lawrence & Mayo’s pioneering role in blending clinical excellence with fashion.
Guests at the launch event experienced an exclusive showcase of the world’s most coveted eyewear brands, including Cartier, Tom Ford, Lindberg, Maybach, Dita, Bentley, Prada, Akoni, Persol, Theo, Bvlgari, Philipp Plein, and Gucci. Attendees also learned about Lawrence & Mayo’s legacy as the first in India to introduce lenses, progressive lenses, computerised eye testing, and global brands like Ray-Ban.
The event was graced by prominent members of the Mendonca family, who continue to steer the brand into its future, including Mr. & Mrs. J. Mendonca, Directors; Mr. Amitava Mendonca and Mrs. Menaka Mendonca; along with Mrs. Suhani Mendonsa.
The event also saw the presence of several high-profile dignitaries, including Padma Shri Mr. Praveen H. Parekh; Mr. Raj Kumar, Managing Director of Rodic Consultants; noted businessman Mr. Ashok Pratap Singh; and Dr. Shakuntala Srivastava, Head of Department at NDMC Health.
With over 100 stores nationwide, all run by the family, the brand continues to be a benchmark in personalised service and trust. The revamped Janpath store reflects the evolution of eyewear retail and the deep-rooted values passed down through generations.
Speaking at the launch, the family shared their vision of shaping the future of eye care in India while staying true to their heritage, offering customers a seamless blend of technology, tradition, and timeless design.
