Hip Optical Launches Nationwide Vaccine Incentive Program
In an initiative to support nationwide Covid-19 vaccination, the American fashion eyewear brand Hip Optical has officially launched its 2021 vaccine incentive program. Customers can use their proof of vaccination to earn a $15 site-wide discount.To pa…
Freeform Optics and Metasurfaces Create Compact AR/VR Eyewear
A team from the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics imprinted freeform optics with a metasurface, in a combination of optical technologies that charts a course for a new fabrication method for AR/VR glasses. The metasurface, a silver nanosc…
BOZ For Spring 2021
The distinctive flair of the BOZ collections lies in their incredible diversity. The design is worked with no boundaries in mind, the colors are used without restraint. Elegant to the point of refinement, beautiful, and expressive with their decorativ…
De Rigo REM Announces Renewal Of John Varvatos Agreement
De Rigo REM, the US subsidiary of De Rigo, announced a multi-year extension of the exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production, and distribution of John Varvatos prescription frames and sunglasses globally. Under the new agreement, De Rig…
JF REY 3D PRINTING COLLECTION 2021
The success of NAUTILUS, a first concept designed in the 3D printing process than a year ago, has prompted Jean-Franois Rey to experiment with new exclusive frames, going beyond the known standards in eyewear design. Today he is launching a collection…
Sunglasses: Sunny, Spirited Style – Euroinsights
Charisma, allure, and seductiveness represent intrepid and dynamic sunglass designs. For the wearer, sun specs present the possibility to be bold and audacious – to explore exciting shapes, colors and materials. International eyewear designers have i…
Christopher Cloos And Tom Brady Expand Eyewear Collection
Christopher Cloos, a leading maker of premium, timeless, and elegant eyewear, today announced the launch of two new frames in the Cloos x Brady eyewear collection. Christopher Cloos first partnered with the now seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady…
STATE Optical Spring 2021 Sun Collection
Spring typically brings a sense of optimism and, after the year we’ve had, we are soaking it in! With hopes high, starting to dip our toes back into moments of normalcy, we are ready for a serious look refresh, and lots and lots of color. The latest …
A HIGH PRESCRIPTION AND CANNOT FIND GLASSES? SOUND FAMILIAR? MINUS EYEWEAR CAN HELP.
SIU x 09/05/2021Does the title of this blog post sound like something you have encountered? Yes? Well I may have the solution for you.Personally, I have never experienced it as my worst eye is only at -4.50 which at times feels bad enough when you n…
JF Rey Petite Collection SS-2021
The collection JF Rey PETITE was motivated by the desire to dress the slim faces of women, often forgotten by a large part of eyewear designers. Since 2012, Jean-Franois Rey has been constantly reinventing this line which now holds a key place in the …
Zenni Partners with Eyewear Icon Iris Apfel
Zenni, the online eyewear retail leader, announced an exclusive Iris X Zenni partnership with larger-than-life style icon, eyewear aficionado, and self-proclaimed “geriatric starlet” Iris Apfel. The multi-year partnership kicks off with today’s lau…
Altair Introduces McAllister Eyewear
Altair Eyewear, Inc., a division of Marchon Eyewear, Inc. and a subsidiary of VSP Global, announces a new proprietary brand for its portfolio, McAllister. Offering modern original styles, the McAllister brand features authentic, distinctive eyewear th…
Safilo and Dsquared2 Announce Agreement
Safilo, a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of eyewear, and Dsquared2, the global fashion brand founded in 1995 by Dean & Dan Caten renowned for its uniqueness and creativity, announced their 5-year global licensing ag…
Villa Eyewear To Distribute Uniquedesignmilano (UDM)
Uniquedesignmilano (UDM) is a brand that is based on a completely handmade product in Italy and that, through great attention to detail, conveys the values of uniqueness, freedom, and the desire to escape from an idea of normality. It is now available…
Innovega’s eMacula System Shows Potential for Visually Impaired
The use of Innovega Inc.’s eMacula system, which pairs smart contact lenses with stylish display eyewear, demonstrated positive results with partially sighted subjects for their daily tasks including reading, smartphone use, and distance vision accor…
IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT BEAUTY – BUT IT HELPS
IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT BEAUTY – BUT IT HELPSSIUX29/04/2021At first glance the STEPPER SI-30161 is a thing of beauty. A combination of colour, pattern, shape, texture and materials expertly crafted to the highest precision. It looks simply great.‘The ae…
De Rigo & Gap Announce Eyewear Licensing Agreement
De Rigo, one of the world’s leaders in the eyewear industry, announces a licensing agreement for the design, production, and distribution of Gap branded prescription frames and sunglasses in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.Founded in 19…
A Mission With Vision – CotiVision
“We are ordinary 50+ ladies who had an idea and a dream and set out to make it a reality. We first met through a previous job a couple of decades ago and never lost sight of our friendship and commonalities. We are honored to call our mentors and co…
Erkers 1879 Announces “The Living Legends” Collaboration Series
The first of what will be many collaborations to come, Erkers 1879 has created a collection known as The Living Legends, teaming up with the latest fashion-forward eyewear retailers, delivering one-of-a-kind, meticulously crafted frames to the industr…
Lightbird – The Light Social Collection
Lightbird – The Light Social CollectionThe Light social collection by Lightbird combines Made in Italy design and new materials words Editorial StaffThe new collection by Lightbird, made up with 25 goggles and 10 sunglasses, is characterized by a mar…