The independent and international brand, Gigi Studios, based in Spain will be going direct to Canadian ECPs. The company has an extensive global presence, operating in over 50 countries with a team of over 150 employees. Gigi Studios cites the importance of the Canadian market as “It is an important and mature step for the company in the midst of its international expansion, Canada joins the group of 18 markets that the brand operates directly, including the USA through its subsidiary in Miami.” The company’s objective is to offer the best service to all its optical clients, including best-in-class collection availability, faster service times, extending the warranty coverage, and ensuring an excellent after sales service. Gigi Studios also wishes to support its customers by ensuring that all branding tools are at their disposal, providing access to its powerful B2B platform developed for opticians. The brand is pursuing its goal to position as a leading global brand and wants Canada to be included in the development plans, investing in strengthening the positioning and brand awareness in this market.

June 2023

Karl Lagerfeld introduces a new, limited-run sunglass style as part of The Ultimate Icon collection. The edition is described as “fusing heritage inspirations with a contemporary aesthetic”, and offers a square-shaped silhouette which is equal parts polished, bold, and feminine. The sun style is crafted with an acetate frame-front with oblique. As added embellishment, the temples feature a glossy metal fan logo. The statement motif is inspired by the vintage fan accessory that Karl Lagerfeld was known to carry with him at all times in the ‘80s and ‘90s; it now appears throughout Karl Lagerfeld collections as a subtle nod to history while conveying a forward-looking spirit. The Ultimate Icon campaign and collection has been created to celebrate Lagerfeld’s life and unprecedented artistic creation, honouring the designer’s enduring impact and legacy, guided by his own mantra: “embrace the present and invent the future”. The sun style is available in four premium acetate colours of signature black and white, dark tortoise, petrol and lilac, and cyclamen and rose.

June 2023

Marchon Eyewear has launched the Calvin Klein Jeans Spring/Summer 2023 range of sunglasses. The new styles are available in bold shapes, eye-catching colours, with design details referencing the brand’s casual aesthetic. The sunglasses are made with at least 60% plant-based resin and feature Tritan Renew lenses, from an innovative material powered by Eastman polyester renewal technology, with up to 50% recycled content. According to Marchon, this technology breaks down hard-to-recycle single plastic waste into basic chemical building blocks, allowing plastic materials to be re-cycled repeatedly. The CKJ23603S style that is in the collection, offers a bold, angular cat-eye shape, with a thin line, which matches the colour of the monogram logo on the temples, tracing the frame edge which has diamond-shaped temple tips. The sunglasses are available in red, black, green and pink variations. With a modified rectangular style and contrasting colour details on the temples and frame, CKJ23602S is available in transparent yellow, black, white and blue. The Calvin Klein Jeans Spring/Summer 2023 range is available now worldwide through selected retailers.

June 2023

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 earning certification under the European Union’s Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMASThe Silhouette Group has dug three groundwater wells to use for irrigating the landscaping at its headquarters in Linz, Austria. This saves 400,000 gallons of drinking water each year. The company also closely monitors pollutants in wastewater from its production floor. The temperature, pH and volume of the wastewater are constantly monitored, as are its nickel, copper and chromium concentrations. Silhouette only drains wastewater that meets the legal requirements for safety. Ten to twenty percent of the wastewater requires additional treatment before it can be safely discharged. To treat this water, the company operates two on-site water treatment systems. To increase sustainability even further, the production wastewater is filtered and reused multiple times. The Silhouette Group is also committed to fully capturing all microplastic generated during its lens production. This ensures that 0% of microplastic enters the local water supply. To reach this goal, the company uses a closed, state-of-the-art production cycle. All milling residue and shavings are collected and recycled.

June 2023

Götti has launched two new sunglasses models named Corbo and Cori from the Dimension collection for the new summer season. The 3D printed sunglasses with a soft touch feel perfect and are available in sand, blush and ash colors. With Corbo and Cori sunglasses, Götti makes a cool and elegant entrance to the summer. Slim and striking shapes with wide temples bring a fresh breeze to the Götti Dimension collection. The finest polyamide powder is made into glasses using additive manufacturing. This continues from sketch to production using 3D printers and to the final workmanship polish at the headquarters in Switzerland. Although Götti’s headquarters is located lakeside in Wädenswil, Switzerland, the soft curves and shapes of the two sunglasses bring back the feeling of the beach, suggesting waves at sea. The unique wearing feel of the models is complemented by the Silk-Touch surface, giving them a soft touch. Corbo and Cori sunglasses are strong and striking, yet lightweight, promising optimum comfort and convenience.

June 2023

Starting from January 2024, Bulgari and Thélios will bring together their exceptional savoir-faire in a virtuous partnership for the creation, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Bulgari eyewear. Bulgari and Thélios combine Italian design and craftsmanship between heritage and visionary creativity. This union marks the birth of a collaboration in the pursuit of excellence, through an ambitious and mutual vision leading to an overall enrichment of the luxury eyewear market. Jean-Christophe Babin, Ceo of Bulgari commented: “Bulgari and Thélios are united in their constant pursuit of excellence, bringing exceptional Italian crafts to the world. We are confident that this partnership will farther grow and elevate Bulgari eyewear, perfectly complementing our iconic jewellery collections.“ Alessandro Zanardo, Ceo of Thélios commented: “We are proud to join our forces with Bulgari, the epitome of Italian luxury. Together, we are merging our expertise to create exquisite collections that capture the essence of Bulgari’s brand Dna, while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the eyewear industry.”

June 2023

Cazal Eyewear dropped a new collection. For a new collection, Cazal sets its focus on modern and confident women. Thus, the avant-garde approached glasses combine heritage and zeitgeist. Known for setting standards in the eyewear world for decades, the latest addition to the Cazal family lays its focus on modern, strong, and confident women. Fashionable but individual, the collection has a penchant for the avant-garde, and combines heritage and zeitgeist. The sophisticated design pays tribute to Cari Zalloni, the godfather of the Cazal design. Always true to his credo – ” Cazal Eyewear must be recognizable from across the street” – the models are inspired by his classics and yet add a contemporary twist. In result, striking designs, finest materials and uncompromising quality merge in one stylish blend and complement the well-known legends. Well-known legends which have a loyal following among celebs worldwide, including giants like Jay-Z, Run DMC, and Usher, and Hollywood icons like Brad Pitt.

June 2023

Look introduces its new optical and sun frames for the Spring/Summer 2023 season – a complete collection designed to help wearers narrate their own fashion vision. For its 45th anniversary, Look confirms its eyewear concept through a product that embodies all the values consistently inherent to the Italian company – frames that express quality and innovation, along with mindful style and the coolness of the people who wear them. The new collection comprises eleven styles, eight sunwear, four men’s and four women’s, plus three men’s/unisex optical models with design features strongly influenced by the latest Italian market trends and, at the same time, unquestionable international appeal. The sun frames are absolutely innovative, their cool factor immediately recognizable in the creative crafting of the materials. Oversize shapes with classic good looks for the women’s styles and navigators for men combine polished and matte brushed acetate, even with Xinox steel. Warm colors, like Havana, honey and blue pair-up with silver or gold-plated metal for an elegant, functional effect.

June 2023