Etnia Barcelona Brings New Color to Avinyó

Etnia Barcelona reimagines its iconic Avinyó model with new color combinations as part of the Colorama collection. Long established as part of the brand’s visual identity, the design takes on a more vibrant and expressive character through bold contrasts and unexpected color pairings. The new colorways draw inspiration from the late 1990s and early 2000s, when experimental approaches shaped fashion photography. Treating color not simply as a way to refresh the palette but as a central design element, Etnia Barcelona gives Avinyó a contemporary energy while preserving its recognizable silhouette.

September 2026

Kador Expands Its Premium Series

Kador expands its Premium collection by reinterpreting the iconic Mondo and Jolly models. Mondo Premium Retro Bold retains Mondo’s characteristic round shape, while the 1950s-inspired Jolly takes its balanced proportions in a bolder direction with the Premium Retro Bold version. Both models gain more sculptural volumes, while beveled transitions running across the bold acetate fronts add depth to the designs. Kador’s signature eight-point star rivets on the fronts and temples, together with exposed metal cores featuring linear engravings and K motifs, complete the models with the distinctive design language of the Premium collection.

September 2026

Face à Face Reimagines Office Codes

Face à Face reimagines familiar office codes through its distinctive design language in the new Out Of Office capsule collection. Inspired by the streets of Paris, contemporary fashion and current color trends, the series features 12 styles with names such as 11H 59, Asap and La Pause Café, referencing everyday working life. The collection’s signature design detail draws inspiration from a classic office staple. A metal core recalling connected staples, hinges that appear stapled into the acetate and asymmetrically engraved temple tips give the styles a distinctive character. The capsule is completed by transparent acetates and structured tortoiseshell patterns with pastel color accents.

September 2026

Countdown Begins for Opti 2027

Opti, one of the international optical industry’s key gatherings, will bring industry professionals together again in Munich from January 29 to 31, 2027. The trade show is running its campaign for the 2027 edition under the claim “See. Hear. Next.”, focusing on design, new connections and forward-looking ideas. Alongside eyewear fashion and independent brands, Opti 2027 will highlight hearing care, which is increasingly converging with the optical industry, as well as smart eyewear, start-ups, emerging talent and evolving technologies. Bringing different areas of the industry together, the trade show will provide an international platform for innovation, technology and new business opportunities.

September 2026

Charmant Presents New Season Styles

Charmant introduces its new collection, bringing classic eyewear shapes together with modern proportions, current colors and technical details. Aviator, rectangular and cat-eye shapes are revisited through updated eye sizes, temple lengths and bridge proportions, while distinctive color applications and the brand’s MotionTech temple technology support wearing comfort. Women’s style CH41510 combines its geometric shape with metal end pieces and transparent color options, while men’s style CH41212, offered in blue, black and gray matte colorways, delivers a contemporary look with its geometric lens shape and raised bridge design.

September 2026

Joseph Abboud Introduces New Men’s Styles

American menswear and accessories brand Joseph Abboud introduces four new men’s optical styles that combine its classic aesthetic with contemporary details. Bringing the brand’s refined American style to eyewear, the new series pairs classic shapes with lightweight materials, options for different face sizes and rich surface details. Joseph Abboud’s new season optical styles are defined by horn-inspired colorations, burnished finishes, engraved patterns and genuine wood accents. Among the new styles, JA4133 stands out with its classic rectangular shape, double-laminate acetate construction and smoke horn tones.

September 2026

Flair Expands Its 3D-Printed Series

Flair expands its 2500 collection with the new 2504 and 2505 models, bringing 3D-printing technology to new designs. Made in Germany, the new models combine exceptionally fine 3D-printed fronts with forged solid titanium temples. With lightness and minimalist design at the forefront, the series reflects Flair’s distinctive design Dna through its signature connection between different materials. The fine structure enabled by precision manufacturing technology supports the lightness of the models while prioritizing durability and wearing comfort. With their technical features and understated aesthetics, the new 2504 and 2505 expand Flair’s collection of 3D-printed eyewear.

September 2026

Meller Draws on Nature’s Engineering

Barcelona-based Meller introduces its new Project 03 sunglass collection, continuing the brand’s experimental and futuristic design direction. Inspired by the layered structure and symmetry of butterfly wings, the series combines four distinct shield silhouettes with a dual-layer construction. A lightweight, precision-engineered stainless-steel inner frame is completed by a wraparound nylon shield lens. Offered in blue, green, orange and pink, the new styles differ not only in color but also in lens shape. With Project 03, Meller translates the layered structures found in nature into contemporary sunglass design.

September 2026

Invu Gives the Oval a Fresh Look

Invu introduces a new women’s sunglass style inspired by vintage eyewear. Reimagining the timeless oval silhouette with clean lines and contemporary details, the design combines modern femininity with everyday wearability. Premium TR90 and stainless steel come together in a lightweight mixed-material construction, while refined finishes and thoughtful details enhance its distinctive character. Invu’s proprietary ultra-polarized lens technology delivers outstanding visual clarity and superior glare reduction. Complete with full UV400 protection, the new sunglass style brings functionality together with a modern, timeless design approach.

September 2026

Look Takes Lightness Further with Lamina

Look introduces its new Lamina collection, combining ultra-lightweight materials with minimalist design and screwless construction. Sharing a common technical platform across its men’s and women’s styles, the series features ultra-lightweight Xinox steel fronts that provide durability and flexibility while maintaining a slim profile. The screwless front-to-temple coupling system pairs Xinox with temples made from NIL, the brand’s lightweight, flexible and hypoallergenic material. While Lamina’s men’s styles stand out with clean shapes and dynamic details, the women’s designs take on a more refined character through slender profiles, fresh color combinations and refined contrasts.

September 2026