Face a Face has expanded its collection inspired by the Memphis art movement with four new models. The Memphis movement, which argues that design begins where rational processes end and magical processes begin, has led Face a Face to focus on doing the unprecedented and unthinkable in its new models. Handmade in France and Italy, the glasses open the doors to a sparkling world with their shapes and colors. For this new collection, Face a Face designers continue their exploration of the Italian Memphis art movement through a kinetic prism. Each of the models seems to move to better reveal the richness of their shapes. From the kaleidoscopic effect of Kalëdo dizziness to their visibly articulated frames and moving hinges, the brand’s four new models catch the eye. The nod to the Memphis movement is diffused through a color-blocking palette and expressed in ultra-graphic materials contrasted with solid colors. In this way, the models bring to life their playful appearance, conceived as a visual interaction and dialog.

April 2023

The Ovvo Optics Spring/Summer 2023 eyewear collection forges into a new frontier of optical innovation with nine all-new styles. Crafted from the finest materials with progressive designs and refined minimalist character, the new collection presents some of the most exciting pieces in the Ovvo catalog. These nine new frames find inspiration in futurism, technology, and progress, fusing the three pillars together in timeless pieces crafted to withstand the highest demands. Built to the signature standards of each Ovvo piece, expect elegant engineering, technical innovation, and inspired style in every frame. The images for the new campaign incorporate themes of metal, geometric forms, and laser light. These motifs are visualized through beams of both connecting light and refracting light that bursts and illuminates the elements in scenography. To learn more about Ovvo Optics’ Spring/Summer 2023 collection, you may visit the brand’s website.

April 2023

Gigi Studios expands its Lab collection with six new designs made of beta-titanium. Gigi Studios Lab finds the perfect balance between design and extreme lightness thanks to the use of beta-titanium. The new models are designed for women and unisex, with thin and durable contours for a maximum feeling of lightness. Inspired by technology and fashion culture, the new models are designed to provide the utmost comfort without giving up on new trends. Extreme lightness is the key feature of this Japanese beta-titanium handmade Lab collection by Gigi Studios. The six new models stand out for the fluidity in the design of their temples and frames. This fluidity provided by the brand extends to the bridges and the top bar of the pilot-inspired models. These features are one of the most striking innovations in the collection. The Phoenix with geometric lines and the Maia, an oversized design with more rounded lines, stand out among the brand’s new designs. All new designs are available in four color options in an elegant color palette.

April 2023

Liu Jo, the Italian fashion brand founded in Modena in 1995 by brothers Marco and Vannis Marchi, has unveiled a collection of sunglasses for the Spring/Summer 2023 season that combines contemporary design and femininity and represents the sophisticated, elegant and confident character of women. The Italian brand presents two models in premium acetate construction with unique details on the temples, such as the oval Liu Jo monogram logo, referring to the new Liu Jo bags. The cat-eye shaped sunglasses in the collection are complemented by uniform or gradient lenses. Crafted in premium acetate with a modern glossy finish, they pay homage to the bags in the Italian brand’s new collection. Available in black, turtle pattern and a combination of turtle pattern in nude & khaki and grey & orange The other pair of sunglasses is rectangular but boldly shaped and made of premium acetate with uniform and gradient lenses. Like the first model, these sunglasses feature the Liu Jo monogram on the temples and are available in the iconic turtle pattern as well as black, oil turtle and purple turtle colors. You can find Liu Jo’s new models in exclusive optical stores, Liu Jo boutiques and on the brand’s website.

March 2023

Ovvo Optics launches four new models to its highly acclaimed Surgical Steel & Titanium collection. Ovvo enters 2023 with four new models in its award-winning Surgical Steel & Titanium collection. Offering two frames for men and two frames for women, Ovvo presents the new styles in a total of sixteen color and design combinations. The new semi-rimless and full-frame styles for men are bold in their masculine stance, while the refined pastel shades of salmon, mint, turquoise, powder blue and lavender in the women’s styles are in tune with trends. These four new models ideally balance technical, high-performance construction and materials with fashionable character and design. Each frame is laser-cut from ultra-durable, ultra-light surgical steel and titanium composite and hand-assembled in Ovvo Optics’ state-of-the-art facilities for the utmost precision and craftsmanship. Ovvo has also utilized its patented screwless hinges for added lightness, flexibility and style.

March 2023

Kering Eyewear has added a new artistic production to its two-year collaboration project “Kering Eyewear Through Their Eyes”, launched in June 2022 as a creative platform for international talent. Following the first edition with Rome-based artist Camilla Falsini, the project continues with the contribution of Greg Guillemin, mostly known for his signature works that blend pop culture elements and everyday life. In his Paris studio, Grégoire Guillemin plays with references ranging from Marvel to Roy Lichtenstein, comic books to Japanese culture, and stands out for his sense of composition and framing, as well as the graphic and aesthetic quality of his work. The French artist, whose illustrations and paintings have been exhibited in influential galleries around the world, drew inspiration from his acclaimed series The Secret Life of Heroes to design the composition featuring a group of fantastical characters who embody the vision and values of Kering Eyewear. The bright colors and illustrations of comic book heroes highlight the dynamic transformation and evolution of Kering Eyewear. “Through this project, we are going one step further by approaching the art world to experimentally and metaphorically communicate the company’s aesthetic codes and product collections,” said Roberto Vedovotto, President and Ceo of Kering Eyewear.

March 2023

Louis Vuitton, the French fashion house with a long-standing heritage, updates its “Lv 4Motion” collection of high-tech and sophisticatedly detailed sunglasses with brand new pop colors. The renowned fashion house Louis Vuitton unveiled the updated Lv 4Motion collection with its updated colors at the Spring/Summer 2023 “Rainbow Playground” menswear fashion show, where they won great acclaim for their indispensable and assertive styles. Lv 4Motion sunglasses, which attract attention with their colorful, highly creative designs and the use of lightweight materials, are presented as an ideal alternative for users with a sporty lifestyle. The sunglasses with rubber and nylon blend frames promise comfort and convenience with their telescopic temples and adjustable temple tips. Available in vibrant and dynamic pop colors such as bright orange, purple or black/green, the models feature wide-angle lenses that can be rotated and adjusted for optimum angle. The stylish metal details of the Louis Vuitton monogram motif accentuate the hinges and temples tips, adding extra shine to the models.

March 2023

Bausch & Lomb and ophthalmic medical device company AcuFocus announced that a subsidiary of Bausch & Lomb has acquired AcuFocus pursuant to a merger transaction with AcuFocus’ parent company. AcuFocus has brought innovative small-diaphragm intraocular technology to the industry to address a variety of unmet needs in eye care, including the IC-8® Apthera™ intraocular lens, the first and only small-aperture, non-toric extended depth of focus lens approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in July 2022 for certain cataract patients with corneal astigmatism up to 1.5 diopters who also wish to address presbyopia. Joseph C. Papa, Ceo of Bausch & Lomb, said, “Cataract is the leading cause of global blindness, accounting for approximately forty-five percent of the more than 33 million global cases of blindness in adults aged 50 and older. We believe the IC-8® Apthera™ intraocular lens will strengthen our surgical portfolio.” Al Waterhouse, President and Ceo of AcuFocus, said, “Bausch & Lomb is a legendary brand in eye care. With Bausch & Lomb’s recognized commercial expertise, we believe Bausch & Lomb is ideally positioned to educate physicians about the IC-8® Apthera™ intraocular lens and give more cataract patients access to this new intraocular lens.”

March 2023

Enni Marco, the eyewear brand headquartered in Veneto, the heart of eyewear production in Italy, celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with a special collection of limited edition and dazzling models at the Mido Optical Fair held between February 4 – 6, 2023. The Italian brand’s eye-catching twenty-fifth anniversary collection, which does not compromise on style, quality and functionality, includes a total of eighteen sophisticated and stunning models, eleven for women and seven for men. Enni Marco has carefully included decorative elements that transform each frame into a work of art in this special limited edition collection. The brand’s attention to detail for the collection is evident in every design. The Roman XXV stylized design, which stands out in Enni Marco’s new anniversary collection, is inspired by gala spotlights. You can find the Italian brand’s twenty-fifth anniversary special collection on the brand’s website.

March 2023

Denmark-based eyewear brand Lindberg unveils its new collection for the Spring/Summer 2023 season. For the new season, Lindberg presents ultra-light titanium models with delicate acetate inlays. The screwless hinge represents the Danish brand’s innovative and highly specialized technical approach. The combination of acetate and titanium is particularly evident in the new 9857, 9860 and 9763 models. Lindberg’s modular system with an exclusive and personal touch allows wearers to customize the eyewear according to their own preferences and ideas. Thanks to the brand’s award-winning modular system, all frames in the new collection can be transformed into a variety of color combinations, from masculine to feminine, and from colorful to monochromatic with a choice of colors. The delicate play on layers in the brand’s new Spring/Summer collection is achieved with the 9763 model. The razor-thin titanium front embellished with the extra dimension of acetate creates a striking look for this impressive model. With the new 9857 Lindberg also draws more attention to the brow area. Thin strips of acetate carefully placed over the brow bone give the model a bold yet elevated look.

March 2023