Nina Ricci’s 2020 latest collection is playful, sharp and elegant. Following the new creative direction of the brand “effortless sophistication”, the optical collection includes classic designs as well as fashion forward styles. The VNR237 is a light, comfortable frame for wearers looking for a cont
Luxottica Group and Dolce & Gabbana have renewed their exclusive license agreement for another 10 years, for the development, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and prescription
Face à Face’s new collection plays with the effect of precious materials and prismatic reflections, bringing a mix of neon and transparent lustrous colours. Graphic model Mazes takes its inspiration from art deco and is available as a sharp cut panto and as a hexagonal shape. Bocca Lemon offers tang
Safilo has signed a global 10-year licensing agreement with French fashion designer Isabel Marant for the design, manufacture and distribution of the Isabel Marant optical and sun range.
Fun and creative Woow has launched a new collection with playful ‘neo-retro’ inspired acetate and nylon frames. Acquire what Woow defines as a ‘wise with a wicked twist look’ with Get Hired (pictured here) and make a strong, first impression. For the ladies, elegant Say Yes offers a feminine look wi
Lara D’ has launched an innovative colourful collection to kick off the 2020 European spring and summer. The Combi Collection includes a mix of acetate and metal with well-defined angular shapes and vibrant colour mixes lending a fresh, exciting look to designer Lara D’Alpaos latest collection.
Etnia Barcelona’s new range, 2020 Warriors, is inspired by nature with shapes, textures and colours, inspired by flowers and the plumage of tropical birds, common throughout the designs of the collection.
Fleye continues its exploration of the colour qualities of the Scandinavian light in its newly launched Nordic Light Signature collection. The range offers 20 new matching sets of optical and sunglass frames linked through design, shape and material. Modern and feminine styles Amanda, Anna and Ellen
100% Optical is a reasonably new show to the UK optical industry; it is now in its seventh year. I worked with the show when it first began, back in February 2014, and the following year before going on maternity leave with my first baby. Fast forward to January 2020: I was back working with the sho
INXS guitarist Kirk Pengilly was diagnosed with non-hereditary glaucoma at the age of 29.
Mido has been postponed yet again due to the ongoing Covid-19 epidemic. The 50th edition of the popular Milan-based optical fair is now scheduled for 6-8 February 2021. “The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic
Italian premium acetate manufacturer Mazzucchelli 1849 has partnered with global specialty plastics provider Eastman to offer sustainable acetate options to its eyewear clients. Mazzucchelli will
