For Art’s Sake launches the Adriatic collection. The new styles in For Art’s Sake’s Adriatic collection are initially inspired by the sunny days and sultry, star-filled nights on the Adriatic coast. According to the brand, the collection has evolved into an ode to the world around us, looking at the earth, the sea, the sky and the ancient beauty that exists within them, seen anew through the eyes of each of us. The collection includes 9 new sunglasses and 2 optical styles for the adventurous For Art’s Sake woman who loves art. Creative Director Xiwen Zhang Makridis said: “I have created a collection that invites the Adriatic to relax or invite you to go to vacation, taking more cues from the human relationships, textures, colors and shapes I experience on vacations. Each pair of glasses I have designed evokes an emotion. Whether it’s the spray from the waves that inspired our Sapphire frames glinting in the sun on the rocks, or something as simple as the lace trim I saw in the showcase revealing our latest optics, I wanted to remind the wearer that there is magic around every corner.”

August 2023

The independent Italian brand Look unveils its Urban colection, a selection of six eyeglass frames. These styles epitomize a contemporary and global trend, showcasing the innovative technical expertise of the Italian brand. For this particular collection, Look has created an exclusive acetate material in-house. The frames showcase a youthful and dynamic color palette, drawing inspiration from the latest fashion trends in Italy. There are six different styles available, each offering four color options, providing a stylish and accessible fashion choice influenced by current urban lifestyles. These fashionable frames encompass various shapes, including panto, rectangular, and a navigator style with a double bridge. They exhibit sleek lines and intricate detailing on the bridge and end pieces, reminiscent of urban architecture. The unique acetate used in these frames, known for its transparency, is available in colors that align with an unmistakably urban color scheme.

August 2023

Safilo Group has announced the early renewal of their global licensing agreement with Tommy Hilfiger – which is owned by PVH Corp. – for the design, manufacturing and distribution of Tommy Hilfiger branded sunglasses and optical eyewear collections until 31st December 2030. Angelo Trocchia, Ceo of Safilo Group said: “We are very proud to renew our partnership with Tommy Hilfiger in advance of the natural expiry date of the agreement, confirming the fruitful collaboration that has united our Groups for thirteen years. The mutual trust, vision and commitment that we share are the foundation of this close and long-lasting collaboration and we are certain that this partnership will further bring to life the iconic American lifestyle that Tommy Hilfiger stands for.” Martijn Hagman, Ceo, Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe said: “We are very pleased to continue our collaboration with Safilo. Since 2010, Safilo has demonstrated its ability to interpret the classic, American, cool essence of Tommy Hilfiger through distinctive eyewear designs. These collections effortlessly capture the desire of consumers who want to distinguish themselves through the iconic frames, seamlessly blending classic and modern elements.”

August 2023

Bausch + Lomb Corporation, a global eye health company, announced a reshaping of its executive leadership team, including the elevation of all business unit heads. Luc Bonnefoy, senior vice president, surgical; John Ferris, SVP, consumer; and Yang Yang, SVP, vision care; will join the executive management team of the company reporting directly to Brent Saunders, chairman and Ceo. Concurrent with this change, Joseph Gordon, president, global consumer, surgical and vision care, will transition to the role of strategic advisor to Saunders. Additionally, Louis Yu, PhD, executive vice president and chief quality officer, has notified Bausch + Lomb of his intent to retire later this summer, and the company will commence an internal and external search for his replacement. Saunders said, “I rejoined Bausch + Lomb because I am confident that we can build upon our 170-year legacy of innovative eye health products and bring forward the next generation of solutions to meet the ever-changing eyecare needs of patients globally. With these changes to the executive management team, our leaders will be closer to customers and patients, which will set the stage for accelerated growth and propel Bausch + Lomb toward a highly competitive, efficient and effective future. “

August 2023

Marcolin has completed the acquisition of its own subsidiary in Mexico. Marcolin has been present in the Mexican market for six years through a joint venture. As part of its greater corporate strategy to enhance its presence in key markets, the Group acquired the remaining 49% of the shares of the joint venture. Marcolin Mexico, from its own subsidiary located in Mexico City, will continue to closely support local stakeholders, while further improving and quickening responses to clients’ needs in a market with a strong growth potential. Marcolin’s global network consists of 15 worldwide branches, in Europe (Benelux, DACH, France, Italy, Nordics, Spain, UK), Russia, the Americas (US, Brazil, México), Asia (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore) and Australia (Sydney), one joint venture (UAE) and distributes its products in more than 125 countries.

August 2023

The European eyewear manufacturer, Go Eyewear Group, founded in Portugal and recently expanded to a prestigious, advanced facility in Alpago, Italy has signed a new international multi-year designer eyewear licensing agreement with Trussardi. The preview of the optical and sunglasses collection took place in Rome with an exclusive summer cocktail event place at the prestigious Palazzo Brancaccio, one of Rome’s most elegant historic buildings. Trussardi is the first designer collection in the portfolio at Go Eyewear Group, which includes the brands Ana Hickmann Eyewear, Hickmann Eyewear and Bulget Occhiali, among a wide portfolio of qualitative ranges. “We have invested a lot of resources in this brand and created a rich and supremely glamorous international collection, with iconic brand themes and combining distinctive models with highly sellable items. The preview marks a wonderful new departure for our collaborative work in this endeavour,” said Raffaella Da Riz, Ceo, Go Eyewear Group Europe.

August 2023

Andy Wolf launches the new Glimmer sunglasses together with Knwls, which is womenswear and accessories London-based brand founded in 2017 by Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault They focus on sustainability in the sourcing of materials and the look. The acetate is used in a milky and glittery way. The Knwls x Andy Wolf Glimmer sunglasses recall the brands’ first collaboration Adrenaline, with angled facettes and a curved bold lens with large dip temples. This time with a more compact, custom triple layer glittery acetate. Finished with layered facettes on the front and the back of the frames give a softness to the compact angled frame. Andy Wolf and Knwls are united in their efforts to incorporate more sustainability in their collections. These sunglasses are created by hand in Austria from sustainable acetate called ‘Acetate renew.’ The sunglasses come in three colorways with milky front layer of acetate, hiding a layer of glitter that only emerges through the facettes. The colors include a transparent brown glitter with brown solid lenses, a milky lilac glitter with grey gradient and lilac mirror lense, and lastly a milky honey glitter with mid grey solid and pink mirrored lens.

August 2023

Innovation, Italian identity and a pioneering spirit, the principal values of Movitra, are expressed in a new striking campaign released this season. The campaign has been created to communicate the notion, ‘2 Souls, 1 Brand’ – the brand’s essential Dna. In the imagery, a man and woman are depicted as classical marble or ebony statues, born out of a precise tradition, representative of Movitra’s strong, steadfast Italian soul, 100% committed to attributes such as quality and craftsmanship. In visual contrast, cracks in their bodies reveal gold or silver liquid metal, symbolic of Movitra’s technological progress, and representative of the brand’s pioneering ‘second soul’, the advanced technological force behind their completely unique and patented, rotating design innovation. The campaign features three key headlines, “The Italian art of innovating”, “Innovation flows through our veins”, and “Pioneers in Dna” underlining the concept of the visuals, and the progressive innovation of Movitra design. The imagery is available to Movitra customers in a set of Point-of-Sale materials including counter cards and posters.

August 2023

French eyewear brand J.F. Rey comes up with a collection, named as Petite dedicated to individuals with slender facial features. It exudes elegance, contemporary vibes, and a vibrant palette, making it an irresistible choice for women who desire distinctive and compact eyewear. The collection embodies the distinctive artistic style of J.F. Rey, featuring complementary contours, captivating graphic embellishments, and captivating custom hues that define both the appearance and character. With an extensive range of dimensions, styles, and designs, Petite impeccably caters to the specific requirements and aesthetic preferences of its discerning clientele. It ensures an optimal visual harmony, unparalleled comfort, and a flawless fit, going beyond mere size considerations. In accordance with the essence of J.F. Rey, the latest collection introduces nine fresh silhouettes crafted from acetate or a combination of metal and acetate. The models represent an artistic amalgamation of shapes, materials, and J.F. Rey ‘s iconic color palette, resulting in captivating contemporary eyeglasses that breathe new life into retro-classic styles.

August 2023

Cutler and Gross and The Great Frog, a cult jewelry brand with an affinity for heavy metal, rock ‘n’ roll and punk, have collaborated on a stunning eyewear collection. Drawing on Cutler and Gross’ more than fifty years of manufacturing and craftsmanship expertise and The Great Frog’s design signatures, the collaboration combines iconic frame shapes with strong ties to subcultures such as heavy metal, rock, punk and bikers. The exclusive collection consists of five styles – three sunglasses and two optical frames – that reflect the jewelry brand’s Owner and Creative Director Reino Lehtonen-Riley’s passion for unexpected details. Each frame bears the iconic 925 sterling silver emblem that has become synonymous with the British jewelry brand. These emblems appear on the temples and frontals, accompanied by Cutler and Gross’s handmade Italian acetates and classic shapes.

August 2023