Davettes has created a face shield addressing the needs of fashion eyewear enthusiasts looking for a simple, professional solution to wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). “Our face
Before eyewear, I worked in PR and marketing for the fashion sector, so I understand how essential it is for businesses to broadcast the right messages in today’s social media world because, if you get it wrong, people are quick to voice their opinion. So, I was curious, when I saw how many people w
The Etnia Barcelona Foundation has launched Opticians with you, a new international solidarity project aiming to help all those who have seen their economic capacity reduced due to the Covid-19
Berlin-based, handmade eyewear company Mykita has released several new collections offering contemporary optical eyewear displaying the brand’s signature progressive design. The Lite collection showcases classic to contemporary styles with soft lines and rounded edges, including the ultra-light Less
Vera Wang has released new sun styles featuring cat-eye shapes with intricate details. The V568 is a fun acetate and metal combination, available in coral crunch (pictured), emerald and spotted tortoise, while Caroline is a dramatic full acetate model with Swarovski crystals accenting the frame fron
American surf brand O'Neill was founded in 1952 by Jack O'Neill in San Francisco and, nearly 70 years later, still embodies its original laidback, California style. O’Neill’s new optical range includes Kellsy, a glossy, crystal layered 100% plant-based and biodegradable acetate frame, available in b
Komono celebrated its renewed partnership with Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts fashion department with the release of three bold master students’ designs. Annemarie Saric Inspired by the
Iconic, bold and traditionally acetate Woow’s two new Love Me styles offer a minimalistic metal look. Love Me 1 (featured here), offers a slightly sharper shape compared to the softer Love Me 2. Both stainless steel frames are available in a range of delectable colours, including white, turquoise, r
Kering Eyewear and Chloé have signed an exclusive partnership for the design, development, production and worldwide distribution of Chloé Eyewear. “We are extremely proud of our new partnership
I once heard the most successful optometrist I have ever worked alongside tell a patient, “No, I will not fit my lenses into that piece of rubbish!” It was a very expensive branded rimless frame the client had purchased elsewhere.
With a passion for aircraft and a large dose of Kiwi ingenuity, dispensing optician Daniel Walker decided to have a crack at designing his own eyewear. By Susanne Bradley.
At the beginning of the year 2020, the optical industry was feeling good. ‘2020’ seemed to be a positive omen for us and we were in full swing, looking toward a more stabilised future than that of the last few years.
