Piero Massaro Reinterprets Sculptural Form

Italy-based Piero Massaro Eyewear presents its new collection, Couture Visiva. Focusing on small-scale, limited-edition premium production, the independent brand reintroduces a design language that treats eyewear as a sculptural form with Couture Visiva. Since its launch in 2002, Founder and Creative Director Piero Massaro has based his design philosophy on the idea of reconnecting eyewear with the traditions of craftsmanship, tailoring and cultural expression. With Couture Visiva, he references his past in the fashion world. Massaro, who bases his new designs on proportion, colour balance, material depth and the discipline of tailoring, continues to draw inspiration from the aesthetic influence of Mediterranean light and Sicilian landscapes. Creative Director Piero Massaro conceives the frames in the new Couture Visiva collection not merely as accessories, but as portable design objects. Developed according to Massaro’s technical specifications and produced from Mazzucchelli acetate, the new collection features the PM952 model, which draws attention with its powerful and sculptural form. The model perfectly reflects the Couture Visiva collection’s couture and sculptural design approach. Each Couture Visiva model is offered in a limited edition of 100 numbered pieces.

March 2026

Woodys Launches New Bauhaus-Inspired Series

Spanish brand Woodys presents its new Atelier collection, inspired by the Bauhaus principle that “form follows function.” With Atelier, the brand merges architectural clarity and artistic restraint into contemporary frames, ensuring that every line, proportion, and material choice serves a purpose. The result is a structured, confident, and timeless design language. The collection, featuring both optical frames and sunglasses that communicate clarity and strength without excess, includes standout models such as Linie, Kubus, Kreis, and Winkle, while iconic pieces like Balance and Form retain their layered laminations, sculptural volumes, and geometric front patterns, reinforcing the collection’s design Dna. Special gold-finished hinges and newly developed geometric temple tips further strengthen the architectural theme throughout the designs. All frames are crafted from durable, richly colored, and elegantly polished Mazzuchelli acetate. Sunglasses are equipped with Zeiss solar lenses, providing maximum protection against Uva and Uvb rays and marked with the engraved “Z” quality seal. With the Atelier collection, Woodys demonstrates that modern eyewear can remain deeply rooted in timeless design principles while delivering a precise, contemporary, and relevant aesthetic.

March 2026

Alcon Reports Strong Financial Results

Alcon has announced its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. For the fourth quarter of 2025, sales were $2.7 billion, up 9 percent on a reported basis and up 7 percent on a constant currency basis, compared with the same quarter of the previous year. Reported net sales for the full-year 2025 were $10.3 billion, up 5 percent compared with full-year 2024. Excluding favorable currency impacts of 1 percent, sales were up 4 percent on a constant currency basis, the announcement said. Net sales for contact lenses within the Vision Care segment were $683 million in Q4, an increase of 7 percent. This growth was led by price increases and product innovation, partially offset by declines in legacy products, the company said.  Alcon’s Ceo David J. Endicott said: “2025 was a pivotal and productive year for Alcon. Despite softer markets, we successfully launched a wave of innovative new products that fueled sales acceleration as the year progressed. As we look to 2026, we’re encouraged by the momentum we’re carrying into the year and confident in our ability to continue to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value.”

March 2026

Dita Lancier and Maserati Collab

Dita Lancier and Maserati have announced their new collaboration. Bringing together the pursuit of perfection shared by both brands, this partnership results in the limited edition eyewear design Lsa 333, which balances function and elegance in a refined way. Inspired by the luxury performance philosophy of the world renowned Italian automaker, the precision engineered Lsa 333 is designed for users who demand high accuracy while in motion. Produced as a titanium half rim frame featuring Dita’s signature coin edge detailing, the model offers a balanced structure that combines durability with lightness. The model’s high quality nylon based TR90 lens rims reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity. A subtle coloured nylor detail referencing Maserati’s refined design language completes the structure. Titanium temples and adjustable soft touch anti slip temple tips promise comfort and stability during a range of activities. The design also provides a personalized fit through adjustable soft touch nose pads. Its lenses, developed for clarity and protection, provide one hundred percent UVA and UVB protection. Anti reflective and hydrophobic coatings enhance visual quality. Maserati specific lens cuts reflect the brand’s design language, bringing together performance and prestige. Made in Japan, the Lsa 333 is offered in three different colour options.

March 2026

VB Becomes The Face of Her Brand

In the Spring/Summer 2026 campaign for Victoria Beckham Eyewear, shot by Mert & Marcus, the brand’s Founder and Creative Director appears as the face of the brand for the first time. The campaign presents Victoria Beckham’s approach to modern luxury in a bold, sculptural setting, juxtaposing minimalism with drama. Its streamlined visual language emphasizes the brand’s focus on attitude and style, positioning eyewear not merely as an accessory but as a key component of an outfit. Following the 10-year global licensing agreement signed with Safilo Group last July, the new season eyewear collection highlights angular and square shapes, oversized proportions, and thick temples that reflect the brand’s DNA. Black plays a central role in these striking designs, which blend retro influences with futuristic lines, while gold, green, and tortoiseshell tones complete the palette. Victoria Beckham said, “I was thrilled and proud to work with world-renowned photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Their talent, harmony, and professionalism allowed us to create a clean and sophisticated aesthetic where the interaction of light and shadow is maximized.”

March 2026

Paloceras Introduces Leopard Lace

Paloceras presents its new eyewear collaboration with Djibril Cissé, a professional footballer and style icon, under the name Leopard Lace. The limited-edition capsule collection combines personal symbolism with contemporary optical design. The project is based on an approach that translates Cissé’s unique and bold style, which he has maintained for years, into a design language. The collaboration capsule consists of two models selected from Paloceras’ Nouvelle Fiction series and stands out as a new interpretation of the brand’s Pebble collection adapted for everyday use. The C2 model offers an oversized pentagonal silhouette that stands out with its sculptural volume and balanced proportions. The S2 model, on the other hand, brings a different character to the collection with its square shape and more structured design. One of the standout features of Leopard Lace is its production technique. Instead of the standard milling method, Paloceras uses a special molding process that presses the frame and temples separately. This method preserves the volume of the material, resulting in a deeper and more sculptural form. The models are made from 6 mm heat-molded Mazzucchelli cellulose acetate, known for its density and durability. The design features a gold-plated special wire core, a Visottica-signed three-joint hinge system, and engraving details unique to the brand.

March 2026

Oakley and 100 Thieves Reunite

Oakley and 100 Thieves have unveiled their second collaborative eyewear collection, merging the worlds of performance optics and gaming culture. Following the narrative of their initial ‘Dystopian vs. Utopian’ release, the new campaign pushes the story 100 years into the future to visualize a world being rebuilt. The signature series comprises two distinct silhouettes tailored for different facets of the modern gaming lifestyle. Leading the technical front is the Hstn Sq 100 Thieves collection, a gaming-focused frame that utilizes Oakley’s Prizm™ Gaming 2.0 lens technology. Accompanying the Hstn Sq is the Neoforma, a lifestyle sunglass built for everyday wear. Both styles unify the collection by showcasing a 100 Thieves Geo-Print, which draws graphic inspiration from Heads-Up Display maps found in video games. Detailing on the Neoforma includes a tonal black-on-black colorway, contrasting red Oakley hardware, and a 100 Thieves core logo etched directly onto the lens. The immersive campaign accompanying the release stars gaming personalities such as Anita Ye and Rachel Hofstetter, who utilize the Neoforma eyewear as research tools to restore artificial life and vision in a new digital frontier.

March 2026

Bausch + Lomb Reports Revenue Growth

Bausch + Lomb has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results and also provided 2026 guidance. The company reported revenue growth across all business segments in both the fourth quarter and for the full-year, including increases in vision care, surgical and pharmaceutical. During the fourth quarter, revenue increased by 10 percent to $1.405 billion from $1.280 billion in 2024. For the full year 2025, revenue grew by 6 percent, reaching $5.101 billion compared with $4.791 billion in 2024. The company reported strong growth in its vision care segment, primarily driven by what it said was growth in contact lenses and key consumer franchises, including Lumify and over-the-counter dry eye products. In dry eye, Miebo sales reached $112 million in the fourth quarter and total dry eye portfolio revenue was $1.1 billion in 2025, the company reported. Bausch + Lomb’s Chairman and Ceo Brent Saunders said: “We didn’t just grow in the fourth quarter, we grew smarter and faster than the market. Meaningful ebitda margin expansion and operating leverage is a clear sign of our commitment to financial excellence.”

March 2026

Board Terms Renewed at EssilorLuxottica

The EssilorLuxottica Board of Directors has announced it intends to propose the reappointment of the eight directors whose terms are expiring at the shareholders’ meeting set for April 28, 2026. To continue implementing the staggering of the directors’ terms of office approved by shareholders at the 2024 general meeting, the board has proposed the following appointments: Romolo Bardin, José Gonzalo, Virginie Mercier-Pitre, and Swati Piramal are each proposed for an additional three-year term, while Mario Notari, Cristina Scocchia, Nathalie von Siemens, and Andrea Zappia are proposed for an additional two-year term, the announcement said. Implementing this staggering approach, the three-year terms of Francesco Milleri, Paul du Saillant, Jean-Luc Biamonti and Marie-Christine Coisne-Roquette will expire in 2027, the company said. The mandates of Margot Bard and Sébastien Brown, directors representing employees, were renewed in 2024 for a three year term by decision of the Group’s works council.

March 2026

Anne & Valentin Expands Its Series

The French eyewear brand Anne & Valentin is expanding its design universe with new models. Inspired by frosted glass and the delicate marks left by time, the frames combine technical precision with an almost organic softness. The petite oval silhouette Vassia carries an elegant yet self assured expression. With its refined proportions and subtle hinge details, the model reveals a playful character. While maintaining a sophisticated presence, it offers a compact, charming and well balanced design. Venza presents a medium sized rectangular shape that stretches horizontally. In this model, the horizontal lines are softened through carefully calibrated proportions, creating a composed and balanced appearance. The sense of structure remains, yet without rigidity. With a thoughtful and measured design approach, it balances clarity with an introspective simplicity. Another standout model from Anne & Valentin, Vitri stands out with its generously rounded form that almost evokes the moon. While creating a slightly oversized effect on smaller faces, it brings together volume and lightness. The model expresses independence and confidence through a refined sense of eccentricity. Veliska draws attention with its faceted octagonal shape. Despite its graphic presence, the softened edges frame the face with a quiet strength. Although it carries a structured character, Veliska never appears harsh, combining a sculptural effect with elegance.

March 2026