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Industry News Tuesday 16th of May 2023
MODO Acquires Lowercase

MODO has announced the acquisition of Lowercase, a Brooklyn, NY-based independent eyewear manufacturer. Lowercase, started by Gerard Masci in 2016, was founded with a commitment of quality craftsmanship in bold retro looks. Like Lowercase, MODO is an …

Industry News Saturday 13th of May 2023
JINS Debuts New Switch 2.0 Line

Premiere Japanese eyewear brand JINS is launching an all-new design, furthering its initiative to put creativity and customization directly into the hands of the consumer. JINS SWITCH 2.0 collection features four core frame shapes with a range of plat…

Industry News Friday 12th of May 2023
Some Chunky Essentials from OTP

With winter finally, behind us, OTP launches five new models to help brighten our springtime mood. The new collection includes both chunky acetates and light-weight metals, perfectly capturing the juxtaposition of today’s eyewear trends. Key eye shap…

Industry News Wednesday 10th of May 2023
T HENRI Bespoke Jewel Program

The eyewear brand disrupting the limited-edition collectible eyewear industry just launched a one-of-one ultimate investment jewel-crusted eyewear piece any true spectacle connoisseur would want to claim before it is gone forever!T HENRI is introducin…

Industry News Tuesday 9th of May 2023
Immagine98 An Ode To Color & Creativity 2023

Creative, whimsical eyewear bursting with color – this is the Immagine98 signature style for spring. Scene-stealer is the optical Primavera by MIC – Made in Cadore – a generously sized TV-style frame in striated green that is the ideal match for th…

Industry News Saturday 6th of May 2023
Significant Upside Opportunity Prescribing Contact Lenses & Eyeglasses

A new, comprehensive report from the Contact Lens Institute (CLI) indicates that the eye care community has a significant yet largely untapped upside opportunity by prescribing both contact lenses and glasses. “Double Duty: The Patient & Practice…

Industry News Wednesday 26th of April 2023
Spring Time 2023 with United Colors of Benetton

Comprising a palette of spring colors and joyful designs, the recent release of United Colors of Benetton from Mondottica showcases a parade of must-wear eyewear styles. Infused with eye-catching bursts of color, and a hint of nostalgia, the new colle…

Industry News Monday 24th of April 2023
Silhouette – Every Drop Counts

In a world where 2.2 billion people have no access to clean drinking water, the Silhouette Group is working to make every drop count. As a complete manufacturer of premium eyewear from Austria, Silhouette has been recognized for its efforts, including…

Industry News Sunday 23rd of April 2023
De Rigo And Chopard Renew License Agreement

Craftsmanship and creativity, innovation and sustainability. Many values lie at the core of the historic collaboration between Chopard, the prestigious Swiss fine watchmaking and jewelry Maison, and De Rigo, a world leader in the eyewear sector.A coll…

Industry News Friday 21st of April 2023
IRIS, The New Prodesign Icon

As Prodesign approaches its 50th anniversary, they wish to celebrate by paying homage to some of its most iconic eyewear models in launching this new capsule collection.The Danish Design Team has taken on the challenge in redesigning these ICONS from …

Industry News Wednesday 19th of April 2023
Mondottica Group Announces Website Redesign

The Mondottica Group unveiled a new website design. Following on from Mondottica’s company rebrand in 2022, the website redesign reflects Mondottica’s new identity and continued growth in its licensed portfolio featuring a selection of the world’s …

Industry News Monday 17th of April 2023
Blue Point Acquires eyebobs

Blue Point Capital Partners announced the acquisition of eyebobs, a market leader in premium reading glasses. The investment is part of the firm’s broader plan to build a unique eyewear platform designed for B2B and B2C growth.eyebobs joins Blue Poin…

Industry News Friday 14th of April 2023
HotIntroduction of China’s Eyewear Industry Development

Introduction of China’s Eyewear Industry Development& China Wenzhou Int’l Optics FairTable of Contents I. Chinas Eyewear Industry Development .................................1(1) Development of the domestic market ....................1(2) Chin…

Industry News Friday 31st of March 2023
Flair For Spring/Summer 2023

Flair presents unique models that combine a linear and playful design into a harmonious whole. The straight-lined models are characterized by clear shapes, reduced design, and high-quality beta titanium. In the exclusive Art Couture collection, model …

Industry News Wednesday 29th of March 2023
ENIGMA Men’s Eyewear From J.F. Rey

ENIGMA is an original and highly accomplished evolution of J.F. Rey‘s iconic “DOUBLE COMBI” concept. A brilliant construction of hybrid shapes in metal and acetate where technical complexity and creative richness achieve the ultimate aesthetic perf…

Industry News Tuesday 28th of March 2023
Marcolin Debuts Engaging New Booth At Vision Expo East

Marcolin, a worldwide leading company in the eyewear industry, was a major presence at Vision Expo East, the main event in the US for ophthalmic professionals, where eyecare meets eyewear and education, fashion and innovation mingle, held at the Jacob…

Industry News Monday 20th of March 2023
DITA SS23 Collection Explores The Transformation From Archetype To Vanguard

DITA presented highlights from its Spring/Summer 2023 collection, which will debut in its stable of 11 global flagships, select high-end optical shops, and online at DITA.com. The collection began with a vested interest in studying the unconscious min…

Industry News Friday 17th of March 2023
International Harrington Prize Jointly Awarded to Drs. Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire

Jean Bennett, MD, PhD, the F.M. Kirby Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology and Cell and Developmental Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and Albert M. Maguire, MD, the F.M. Kirby Professor of Molecular Ophthal…

Industry News Thursday 16th of March 2023
Optical Going Green – St Patrick’s Day 2023

Yes, being ecological is trendy. It’s more than trendy, it’s good for all of us. So anytime and every time is a great time to go green in being economical and ecological. However, for the purposes of this piece, it is time to go green for the world’…

Industry News Tuesday 14th of March 2023
A Tale From The theo Story Store

The streets are filling up. People everywhere. All different, and yet indifferent. Everyone passes everyone. And then it happens. A feeling. Something is coming your way. You look up. A man winks. A woman smiles. A child waves at you. Someone says wow…