Eyewear manufacturer Charmant Group has announced the appointment of Koji Horikawa to the role of President and Ceo. Previously executive managing director, Horikawa was approved as the new president and chief executive officer by the shareholder meeting. Horikawa is the son of Kaoru Horikawa, founder of Charmant Group. Horikawa began his career in Charmant’s Japanese domestic division 34 years ago, and played a pivotal role in overseeing Chinese manufacturing divisions and product planning while working in China and Hong Kong.

April 2024

The Tom Ford eyewear collection reveals the perfect fusion of form and function, a harmonious blend of classic style with contemporary sensibility. Each pair of Tom Ford eyewear is a work of art designed to enhance your unique sense of style and elevate your overall look. The brand’s collections are inspired by Tom Ford’s own personal style and fashion heritage. The collection reflects its signature flair and embodies its belief that fashion should be fun, creative and always a little provocative. The brand’s optical collection delivers signature, captivating Tom Ford style with all-day comfort and cutting-edge fit. Polarized and photochromic lenses offer superior visual quality, while Blue Block lenses reduce eye strain caused by too much screen time. Clip-on frames seamlessly blend practicality with elegant aesthetics. The signature T-shaped hardware on every design is a nod to the brand’s iconic logo, a subtle and unwavering symbol of the brand’s exceptional attention to detail.

March 2024

Francesco Ragazzi started Palm Angels in 2011 as a photographic documentation of Los Angeles’ skater culture. This endeavor evolved into a book published by Rizzoli in 2014, and then into clothing in 2015. Understanding the power of clothing as part of one’s identity and cultural signifiers, Palm Angels reflects an abstract vision brought powerfully to life. Palm Angels glasses reconnect you with youthful energy while maintaining a mature, high fashion edge, making them a must-have part of any eyewear collection. Sharp, polished and stylish, yet contemporary and versatile, the new Spring/Summer 2024 Palm Angels eyewear collection offers 18 unisex styles. Alongside new changes to existing models, 5 of the brand’s most iconic styles are reinterpreted with new nuances. A curatorial approach transforms the new collection into instantly recognizable designs, with timeless shapes reworked and upgraded to provide a contemporary and refined look. In addition, the Palm Angels logos play an important role, appearing in different interpretations, including in elegant metal.

March 2024

Off-White™ defines the gray area between black and white as a color. With a design studio based in Milan, the company draws on the history and craftsmanship of Italy while offering a global perspective on design and trends. When Ib Kamara presented its first Off-White™ collection for Fall/Winter 2024, the creative visionary took viewers and onlookers on a journey to the Moon via Sierra Leone. Now, for Spring/Summer 2024, Kamara returns to the brand’s roots and continues to tell the story through ever-changing 21st century ideals and cultural spaces. Designed by creative minds who are encouraged to question everything, suspend disbelief, practice free thinking, push boundaries and more, Off-White brings a fresh perspective to high-end fashion. Creative and inspiring, the brand demonstrates an understanding of fashion and a commitment to supporting innovation in design.

March 2024

Modo Eyewear presents its Spring/Summer 2024 collection with a commitment to offering eyewear that seamlessly combines lightweight construction with enduring quality. This latest collection offers a wide range of options designed to suit each individual’s unique style and preferences. A kaleidoscope of colors defines the new collection, with clear and colorful crystal options that enhance the overall feeling of weightlessness. Soft pastel shades such as peach, pink, lilac and lilac harmonize with bold, expressive hues such as bright yellow, deep blue and fluorescent pink. Bringing a new dimension to the palette, two metallic tones, copper and bronze, add subtlety and depth to the range. Staying true to its sense of innovation, Modo showcases its creative spirit in the new collection. Meticulously selected material choices, including state-of-the-art 3D printed frames, block-cut rims, precision laser engraving and the application of high-quality PVD technique, result in an unparalleled level of craftsmanship and finish. The collection debuts with 21 new optical frames and three innovative sun designs.

March 2024

Itaia Independent launched its new collection with Piece of He(art), an immersive artistic installation. By choosing to enter the realm of artificial intelligence for its advertising campaign, the visuals and messages, true to the brand’s values, aimed to leave a lasting impression that would resonate with nostalgic enthusiasts while also engaging new generations. Italia Independent, known for its non-conformist style, now reinterprets its Dna and presents a series of brand new frames in the new Spring/Summer 2024 collection. Alongside traditional colors, there are the brightest hues and eye-catching colors. It takes heritage and craftsmanship as the basis for pushing the boundaries of innovation. The range consists of eight sunglass styles and nine optical frame designs, totaling one hundred and ten variations. Acetate stands as the main material, enriched with intricate touches and in some cases embellished with a metallic finish reminiscent of the 90s racing yacht aesthetic. Azzurro is one of the most representative models in the collection. It is a unisex model composed of velvet, denim and camouflage fabric, reinterpreted with a contemporary approach in terms of style and technical content.

Mart 2024

Seiko Sensity 2 photochromic lenses offer the most reliable vision performance in all light conditions. Using intelligent ‘Stabilight Technology’ that keeps the tint of the optical lens constant regardless of temperature, humidity or UV levels, it precisely adjusts the tint of the glasses. Seiko Sensity 2 photochromic lenses act as sunglasses, quickly adapting to the environment in all weather conditions and light. Seiko Sensity 2 offers almost twice as fast lightening and darkening compared to the current Sensity. Protective and very comfortable to wear, Sensity 2 provides uninterrupted UV protection by darkening up to category-3 level outdoors with 3 different intense and natural color options. Protects eyes from overexposure to light in indoor and outdoor environments. While it prevents glare and provides 100% UV protection outdoors, it darkens 2 times faster indoors, providing excellent wearing comfort. Seiko Sensity 2 combines advanced photochromic technology with an impeccable design to help you see comfortably from the moment the sun shines.

March 2024

Optimized for perfect driving in all conditions, Seiko Drive stands out as a special solution for driving that becomes stressful especially at night and in wet weather. Responding to the vision needs of drivers who experience loss of color perception due to darkness and increased sensitivity to light, Seiko Drive minimizes the light and headlight glare of oncoming vehicles, provides extra clear distance vision in foggy and rainy weather, and offers safe driving with less reflection. Adjustable to the needs of the driver, Seiko Drive clarifies more distances and eliminates blurred edges to provide excellent vision while driving. The Seiko Drive X, which provides a clear view of all indicators with a far-sighted focus, creates a better field of vision with progressive lenses. Equipped with Seiko RoadClearCoat (RCC) coating that enhances the quality of vision and product life, Seiko Drive reduces reflections from oncoming vehicles, wet surfaces or other light sources, ensuring clear and safe vision and reducing the risk of accidents.

March 2024

The sale of Movitum brand glasses, which attracted great attention in a short time with its models suitable for every style, continues rapidly in elite stores. Movitum continues its new production activities with its unique and sustainable patented models. The quality, different, comfortable frames needed by the industry have been brought to Turkey with the assurance of Potential Optical. MOT1000 Series consists of clear lines and an aesthetic structure. The thin frame is so light that you can feel like a feather, but it is also robust. The hinge is designed without welding, so the lines create a smooth aesthetic. The distinctive structure and robust combination, which makes the modern design stand out even more, is the hallmark of Movitum. In addition to being elegant, stylish and remarkable, it keeps the quality at the highest level in its models that it diversifies by considering your health and comfort. The lightness of the materials used and the flexibility of the frame prevent you from feeling the weight that may occur during use. Movitum has managed to attract the attention of free-spirited characters with its minimalist designs and a masterful fashion sense. The collection, which has a stylistic appeal, appeals to many styles with its color range. You can reach Movitum series, which keeps health and elegance at the highest level, at www.motivum.com.tr.

March 2024

La Bella, which takes its inspiration from brave women open to change and innovation, continues to be always popular and always pioneering with the colors that sign your style. La Bella, which has achieved the success of colored contact lenses in a short time in transparent contact lenses, has managed to become the sought-after brand of the sector. Aiming to respond to all eye-related needs with La Bella, Optik Dünyası presents the new La Bella Soft Clear One Day daily transparent contact lenses. Produced using the latest technology, Soft Clear One Day daily clear contact lenses are made of premium hydrogel material with unique water lock technology to support your eye health and improve your vision quality. They maintain extremely high humidity throughout the day, providing zero sensation and maximum comfort. The enhanced optical zone provides focus and a sharp image even on the go. Used for myopia and hyperopia correction. It takes its place in the award-winning product portfolio with a diopter range from +01.00 to +04.00 (0.50 intervals), -0.50 to -06.00 (0.25 intervals), -06.00 to -12.00 (0.50 intervals).

March 2024