The Zeiss Group announced the opening of its new R&D and manufacturing site in Suzhou Industrial Park. Covering an area of more than 13,000 square meters, the new site marks the group’s first land purchase for its self-built project in China. According to the company, It aims to become a key R&D and manufacturing center in the country for industrial quality solutions, research microscopes, surgical microscopes and ophthalmic equipment. Dr. Jochen Peter, Member of the Executive Board of the Zeiss Group and President and Ceo of Zeiss IQR said: “We are delighted to inaugurate the Zeiss Suzhou R&D and manufacturing site. Zeiss’ China presence and engagement with companies operating here has not only fueled growth across our business but provides access to industry-leading developments and market scale that is hard to find anywhere else. Zeiss is embedded into the innovation ecosystem in China and creates mutual benefits by innovating here at speed and scale. With the inauguration of the new site in Suzhou, we have reached an important milestone on our journey to upgrade local R&D and expand high-end product portfolios in Greater China.”

August 2024

Portuguese-based eyewear label Vava embraces summer with its newest releases. Known for their cutting-edge designs and unparalleled craftsmanship, Vava offers a fresh take on contemporary eyewear that blends innovation with artistic flair. This season, step out in confidence with these three stunning sunglasses models, for example, each embodying the essence of summer sophistication and chic minimalism. WL0067 is a rectangular model made of acetate and aluminium featuring straight temples with rounded ends. Model WL0043 is around shaped, super lightweight frame made of Mazzucchelli bioPlastic cellulose acetate – 100% recyclable. WL0058 is made of aluminum, an extremely light material with great physical and mechanical properties, produced in Italy using a cutting-edge industrial cutting/milling process.

August 2024

A launch night was held on the glittering Greek island of Mykonos to showcase Swarovski’s dazzling new eyewear collection. Swarovski’s Spring/Summer 2024 eyewear collection sparkled in the Mykonos sunset. Designed by Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert and inspired by the brand’s most iconic jewelry families, Swarovski’s new eyewear collection turned heads. Special guests at the launch of the collection had the opportunity to view the new sunglass styles, including the Constella, Lucent, Imber, Matrix and Swan designs, at a dazzling evening on Mykanos. From Swarovski’s dazzling new eyewear collection, the Constella model stands out. Oversized ombré wraparound lenses are mounted on metal frames, while stylized cat-eye silhouettes add elegance to the range with intricate frame shapes and wavy temples.

August 2024

From September 20-23, 2024, Silmo Paris is set to welcome all the players of the optical industry, with more than 900 exhibitors participating in the fair and 1,500 brands from 144 countries around the world showcasing their collections. This important exhibition will take place on 75,000 m² in Halls 6 and 7 and will offer a high-level platform for an in-depth look at the latest technological developments, product innovations and trends shaping the future of the optical industry on a global scale. The success of Silmo Paris lies in its coverage of all components of the industry and its sectoral depth. As an international crossroads for the business community, it also owes its success to the many tools for review and analysis, as well as the unique spaces for exchanging ideas to better envision the future of the optical-glasses industry, brought together under the Silmo Next banner. This concept explains the fair’s intention to be at the cutting edge of the aesthetic and technological challenges of an industry firmly focused on the future. In its Paris 2024 edition, Silmo Paris will also emphasize its intention to be at the forefront of the aesthetic and technological challenges of an industry looking to the future.

August 2024