License Renewal from EssiLux & Burberry

EssilorLuxottica and Burberry have announced the renewal of their licensing agreement for the development, production and global distribution of eyewear under the Burberry brand. The existing agreement between the two companies, which was set to expire on December 31, 2025, has been extended through December 31, 2035. The Chairman and Ceo of EssilorLuxottica Francesco Milleri stated, “We are delighted to extend our two-decade partnership with Burberry, a creative journey that has brought to life collections infused with Burberry’s timeless sophistication and uniquely British allure.”

January 2026

Eco Expands Its Biobased Series

Eco Eyewear has added 3 new models to its Biobased collection. Amaya, Carson, and Piper focus on sustainability and contemporary style. Like all Biobased frames, the new designs are made from materials derived from castor seed oil, and the models offer a comfortable transition from optical frames to sunglasses with a magnetic sun clip. Amaya, in a butterfly shape that highlights confidence and femininity, is available in 4 colorways. Piper, a cat-eye model balancing vintage and modern flair, comes in 3 colors. The rectangular Carson, designed for men, offers timeless style in 4 color options.

January 2026

First Ski Capsule by Casablanca

Casablanca has presented its Ski capsule, designed specifically for snow for the first time, in collaboration with Swiss freeski equipment brand Faction. Inspired by the sophistication of classic ski resorts and the subculture of extreme sports, the capsule collection balances performance with Casablanca’s signature refinement. A wide color palette plays a guiding role throughout the Ski capsule. The standout piece is the limited-edition Dancer 79, designed for intermediate skiers. Available in two colorways, the Dancer 79 features high-performance edge hold and easy turn initiation.

January 2026

Brett Launches Rx Duke

Brett Eyewear has announced its new product, the Rx Duke. The model is aimed at speed lovers, snow sports enthusiasts, and free spirits. The Rx Duke draws inspiration from retro-sport design and the automotive world. Featuring an avant-garde aesthetic, the frame combines an acetate front with ultra-thin stainless steel temples and spatula-style temple tips specially designed to fit comfortably under helmets. The model is available in three colorways and comes equipped with Divel Rx lenses, compatible with optical mounting, featuring a blue anti-reflective coating and a hard coating for optimal durability.

January 2026

Space Atlas Capsule from Kuboraum

Kuboraum presents its new handmade eyewear series, the Space Atlas capsule. Each frame in this limited edition features hand-applied metal micro-cubes that create distinctive textures and three-dimensional surfaces. The capsule collection also evolves into a more refined and linear expression; a silver chain fixed onto the porous acetate rim traces a clean contour around the lenses, offering a unique visual effect. The X5 Space Atlas model, crafted from a combination of acetate and metal, stands out with micro-cubes of varying sizes and depths and a glossy black finish.

Ocak 2026

Anfao General Meeting Held

The General Meeting of Anfao, Italian Optical Goods Manufacturers’ Association, was held in Belluno. With the theme “Italian eyewear at the intersection of identity and global markets”, the meeting reviewed the initiatives launched by Anfao in 2025 and planned throughout 2026, focusing on internationalization, sustainability, innovation & digitalization, inclusion, culture, training and medical profession. Anfao President Lorraine Berton stated, “It is a delicate balance, but this is precisely where the strength of our sector is measured – in its ability to combine tradition and innovation, values and vision, our territory and the world.”

January 2026

Morlin Bron Showcases Its New Season

Blending modern Turkish design with an urban fashion language, Morlin Bron offered visitors the opportunity to closely explore its new season collection and the distinctive design lines at the core of its creative vision throughout Silmo Istanbul 2025 Optical Fair. Renowned actress Meryem Uzerli also attended the fair and visited the Morlin Bron stand. After exploring the brand’s design world and new season collection details, Uzerli expressed her admiration for the collection. This special encounter attracted strong attention from both the press and industry professionals, further increasing Morlin Bron’s visibility at the fair. Throughout Silmo Istanbul 2025, Morlin Bron presented visitors not only with an eyewear brand, but with a vision of urban, timeless and confident style. Reinterpreting the balance of form, texture and color for the new season, the brand shared its design approach positioned at the intersection of fashion and optics through direct interaction with fair visitors. Following Silmo Istanbul 2025, Morlin Bron is preparing for a new season with renewed collection strength, increased brand awareness and a highly praised stand experience, setting its sights on more ambitious, more global and more fashion focused projects. The strong interest shown throughout the fair and the meaningful connections established further reinforced the brand’s position in the Turkish optical market.

December 2025

Lozza Is Ready for the ’26 Winter Olympics!

De Rigo presents two limited-edition Lozza models created exclusively for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Both designs unite Lozza’s deep-rooted heritage with the timeless Alpine elegance of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The first model, SL4416, takes inspiration from the 1980s Team Spinnaker and introduces a silhouette full of character. Its full-acetate structure and side shields adorned with metal studs—shaped to recall a sail in motion—lend the frame a refined, sporty appeal. Equipped with Zeiss lenses in four colour options, the model ensures high performance in mountain conditions. A special lens variant developed for this limited edition reduces blue light, enhancing visibility on snow. Positioned as a strong choice for those who embrace mountain living without sacrificing metropolitan elegance, the SL4416 stands out with its confident design language. The second model, SL4417, reinterprets an archival Lozza shape through a modern, forward-looking lens. Its wraparound, fluid lines bring a dynamic and contemporary attitude to the frame. The closed bridge with its five-line motif serves as a subtle signature referencing the letters of the Lozza name. Offered with four Zeiss lens options, the model also includes a snow-optimized lens and a bold multilayer mirrored variant.

December 2025

Lool Promises Personalized Comfort

Lool’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection is a masterclass in the fusion of lightness, technical finesse, and timeless aesthetics that define this young high-tech label. With 14 new models, the brand once again pushes the boundaries of weight and comfort, with frames tipping the scale at just four grams. Innovation lies at the heart of the collection. Of the ten models crafted from Cromalyt® – an exclusive, partially bio-based polymer blend derived from Rilsan – five debut the new adjustable fit system, an innovative bridge adjustment that adapts seamlessly to diverse nose shapes, offering personalized comfort for every wearer. The collection is completed with four new models made from 11R51 stainless steel, an austenitic alloy known for its exceptional flexibility and resistance, further consolidating Lool’s reputation for technical precision and durability. The palette remains quietly sophisticated, with new timeless tones designed to last beyond trends. Among them, the introduction of a rich Havana hue stands out, bringing a natural warmth to Lool’s cool, tech-forward aesthetic. With names like Ratio, Equil, Haptic, and Hornet, the new models could just as easily belong in an architecture studio as in the eyewear of the future. Minimal in form yet maximal in performance, Lool’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection once again proves that true innovation doesn’t shout – it whispers, with precision, clarity, and lightness.

December 2025

Explorer Capsule by Linda Farrow

Linda Farrow has introduced the Explorer series, a bold new capsule collection that redefines luxury eyewear for the modern adventurer. The eight-piece collection is crafted from pure Japanese titanium with 22-carat gold plating and Zeiss lenses, available in select colours such as matt nickel with yellow gold and grey lenses, matt champagne and green lenses, white gold with platinum-plated mirror coatings, and matt nickel and grey lenses. Designed for versatility, each frame includes removable rubber side shields and temple covers, offered in eight interchangeable colourways including black, white, brown, khaki, cobalt, taupe, navy and red, allowing for a fully customisable and expressive look. Both new sun styles in the collection give the aviator a modern update. The Boyd showcases an angular, layered-rim design, while the Baret sunglasses offer a softer, classic round shape. Both feature the signature detachable, interchangeable rubber side shields.

December 2025