The Vision Council and RX Global announced that Vision Expo East 2025 will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center on February 19–22, 2025, after a long-standing residency in New York City. Vision Expo East’s final show in New York, celebrating and commemorating nearly 40 years of achievement and growth within the optical industry, will occur March 14–17, 2024 and kick off Vision Expo’s dynamic next chapter.

November 2023

Valentino launches a brand new optical collection. Made in Japan to exacting standards using only the finest materials, every style in the collection – from V-Stud with its iconic metal studs conveying a subtle yet irrefutable rock ‘n’ roll spirit, to the less-is-more V-Daydream with its ethereal design aesthetic and classic cat-eye-shape – radiates quality and clearly yet elegantly communicates the Valentino’s haute couture heritage.

November 2023

In addition to Timberland’s 2023 eyewear collection, the brand dropped its Round Keyhole TB9319 sunglasses, blending style, performance and sustainability. Aligned with Timberland’s sustainability initiatives, the polarized sunglasses incorporate Earthkeeper’s bio-acetate frame. The temples feature a metal insert with the Timberland tree logo. Available in gray smoke and light brown, sunglasses promises elegance and comfort.

November 2023

Thélios, a division of Lvmh Group, has announced the establishment of its Mexican subsidiary in Mexico City. The new office and showroom are located at the prestigious “Castelar 75” building, alongside other Lvmh Maisons. This significant development in Mexico, previously operated under the Marcolin umbrella, will seamlessly transition into Thélios’ stewardship without any interruption to ongoing operations, the company said.

November 2023

Snob Milano presents its new range. The brand’s current collection includes 300 references, including 7 new plastic models, 2 new titanium models and 2 BioLux versions of iconic models. This season, in addition to the ever-present black and tortoiseshell classics, the use of color stands out, favoring soft tones such as sage, powder and sugar paper, as well as more intense colors such as burgundy or teal, softened by the interplay between transparency and opacity. Snob Milano uses Sunlens sun filters by the German giant Zeiss.

November 2023

Silhouette expands the Artline collection with two fascinating new women’s models. Silhouette’s latest models in the Artline collection elegantly combine art and innovation. One is a modern butterfly design and the other is a generous round shape. These new, feminine shapes make an aesthetic and authentic statement. Each model is available in two different sizes and in gold, rhodium and rose gold colors, or in a two-tone blend with a 23-carat gold-plated accent.

November 2023

Silhouette presents its new collection. With the Vivid Sky collection, the brand launches a design family for the urban wearer that impresses with visual effects inspired by digital art. The feather-light eye-catchers set bold accents and exude a lot of creativity with their colorful, cosmopolitan styles. Striking contours and a wide temple design combine with exciting two-tone surfaces to underscore the sense of the extraordinary.

November 2023

Safilo Group and the iconic New York luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman announce today a new exclusive global licensing agreement, that runs through June 2029, for the design, manufacturing and distribution of Stuart Weitzman branded sunglasses and optical eyewear collections. The first eyewear collection, which includes both sunglasses and optical, will be presented in North America for the Fall/Winter 2024 season.

November 2023

Rolf Spectacles Evolved, one of the innovative eyewear brands, is expanding its collection by adding new models. The new models Kama+, Mayflower, Fuiji Sun And Cony represent eyewear that is as stylish as it is eco-friendly. The Kama+ model embodies a bolder aesthetic, building on the frames of best-selling designs. While retaining the original lens curves and nose widths, a thicker frame creates a new look and robust wearing experience. Mayflower exudes the charm and warmth of handcrafted woodwork. Crafted from carefully selected, finely layered woods, each pair is as unique as the person who wears it.

November 2023