Edinburgh-based design studio Hemp Eyewear has created a sustainable, all-natural optical frame using organic hemp combined with turmeric. Pushing the boundaries of sustainable design, the turmeric option is one of a range of natural pigments, including blueberries and beetroot, used in the collecti
Rodenstock SunContrast lenses, designed for sports and outdoor activities, offer high-contrast perception, glare protection and 100% UV protection, and are ideal in bright or diffused light and in changing weather conditions. The lenses absorb more blue light compared with traditional sun lenses and
Face á Face’s new chiselled model Gotham features Pantone’s 2021 colour of the year, Pantone 17-5104 Ultimate grey and Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating yellow, sending a message of strength and positivity for the year. Selecting two colours for only the second time in 22 years, Pantone described the cho
CMI Optical has extended its eyewear portfolio taking over the distribution of Canadian-based Westgroup’s internationally known brands, Fysh, KLiik, Evatik and Izumi, and the German-made OWP brands, Mexx, Metropolitan and OWP.
US actor Patrick Dempsey, better known as Grey’s Anatomy’s Dr Shepherd, is Porsche’s new brand ambassador. An avid race car driver with his own team, Dempsey Racing, Dempsey has competed in the 24 Hours Le Mans and Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Oh, I do remember all those years ago the fundamentals of function, fit, and fashion – Optical Dispensing 101. My oh my how times have changed. From the era when mum was in charge of what was purchased and the child told, ‘Yes, you will wear this one’, to now, when the carer/mum asks the child, ‘You
Ogi’s Seraphin has released a new capsule collection, Shimmer, offering five contemporary, elegant styles – think Breakfast at Tiffany’s – showcasing the exciting work of Ogi’s chief creator David Duralde. The flattering optical frames are designed using handmade, premium acetate and titanium, adorn
Melbourne-based optometrists, Lauren Chang and John Chen, have founded a new sustainable eyewear brand, called Mari & Clay, offering timeless eyewear made from plant-based, biodegradable materials.
Specsavers and the Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand have partnered with renowned Samoan-New Zealand artist Fatu Feu’u to raise funds from the sale of two limited edition frames, featuring Feu’u’s artwork, to help end avoidable blindness in the Pacific.
The Parisian luxury eyewear firm, Maison Nathalie Blanc, has launched its first collection for men, Monsieur Blanc, with a campaign featuring Hugo Marchand, the principal dancer at the Paris Opera Ballet.
Often half the battle in securing sales in the optometry game comes down to capturing customer attention and physically getting them in the door, so the right window display is key.
Shamir Occupational Health and Safety’s popular Eyres safety eyewear range is now available with mirror coatings.
