Marchon Eyewear has continued its commitment to producing eyewear from recycled and bio-based materials. In 2022, Marchon produced a quarter of its frames from recycled and bio-based materials—in 2023, the company is on track to hit 35 percent. President Thomas Burkhardt has set a goal of making at least 50 percent of frames with these materials by 2025. Most recently, Marchon introduced recycled stainless steel into its repertoire, starting with a collection from Joe by Joseph Abboud under Altair. The material was launched in the brand’s 2023 Fall/Winter collection, and marked Marchon’s first foray into using recycled stainless steel—a material the company plans to continue using moving forward, and expand across other brands. Gabriele Bonapersona, Chief Brand Officer, Marchon Eyewear said: “We are thrilled to give customers even more sustainable options when choosing a new pair of frames. By introducing recycled stainless steel into the Marchon and Altair portfolios we are continuing our commitment to sustainability and advancing ourselves to meet our goal to be 50 percent sustainable by 2025.”

December 2023

The latest addition to German brand Lunor’s lineup is the A14 acetate series, which makes a bold and confident fashion statement with its striking aesthetics. This design exudes self-assuredness and is marked by an exquisite minimalism. As always, Lunor intentionally avoids distracting logos, allowing the eyewear’s expressive designs to speak for themselves. The robust, vintage-inspired frame of the A14 line is available in four shapes: anatomic (oval-rectangular), square, round, and panto (oval-round), and it comes in three color options: black, dark Havana, and mottled Havana. This means there’s an A14 suitable for every face shape and personal style. It presents a harmonious, multifaceted bold aesthetic that exudes character, masculinity, and confidence.

December 2023

Avant-garde luxury Dutch fashion house Viktor & Rolf, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has launched a limited-edition eyewear collection with Specsavers. Viktor & Rolf has consistently “drawn inspiration from the beauty of flowers”, as evident in its haute couture collections and ‘Flowerbomb’ fragrance, and each piece of eyewear is adorned with a metal rose on the temples. The collection also “pays homage to the tradition that what is dipped in silver is cherished forever” – a nod to the designer brand’s previous collection that celebrated the “timeless elegance and perpetual beauty of silver”. Styles include a bold sculptural cat-eye design in signature emerald green acetate, adorned with golden rose accents on the temples, and a metal squared oversized frame featuring silver roses on the temples, complemented by light green acetate temple tips. Viktor & Rolf was founded in 1993 by Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, and regularly stages signature collections during Paris Fashion Week.

December 2023

Introducing the latest eyewear innovation from renowned Portuguese eyewear label, Vava. Their re-engineered series showcases three new models that redefine style, comfort, and durability in eyewear. Each frame in this collection upholds the robust physical and mechanical quality of aluminum frames, ensuring they are built to last. What sets these eyeglasses apart is their incredible lightweight design, thanks to a sleeker 6x6mm hinge and a thinner rim. To further enhance comfort, soft nose pads have been added, providing an unrivaled ease of wear. Crafted in Italy using a state-of-the-art cutting technique, Vava’s commitment to quality and precision is evident in every pair. This meticulous craftsmanship ensures the frames are not only lightweight but also incredibly durable. Vava offers an enticing color palette for this collection, including elegant navy blue, bold red, and timeless classic black. Vava’s new aluminum eyewear series is the perfect fusion of style and substance, offering a product that is both aesthetically pleasing and technologically advanced.

December 2023

With her new collection, the Parisian designer with a passion for vintage and retro takes us back to the heart of the 70s, an era that Nathalie is very fond of, not only for its design, shapes, colors and general free spirit. It was also an era of personalities with style, courage and determination. It was the time of the flower power years and a turning point for women’s liberation and rights. An era full of emotions, colors and music that is still a source of inspiration for many today. In her new collection, Nathalie pays tribute to the women who shaped the lives of so many. The new designs feature fresh, vibrant colors and bold shapes that reflect the brand’s Dna, but have not been seen before at Nathalie Blanc Paris.

December 2023

Look launches its Urban collection in 2023 Fall/Winter season. Equipped with a serious urban identity, the various designs are an expression of a modern and cosmopolitan trend and express the fresh technical know-how of the Italian brand. Look has developed an exclusive acetate for the Urban collection. The frames are characterized by a young and dynamic color scheme, inspired by the latest Italian fashion trends. Six models, each in four color variations, are based on the current urban lifestyle and always move in the field of tension between color and fashion. The trendy shapes – from the panto to the rectangular to the double-bridge aviator – are characterized by modern lines and embossing on the bridge and temples, reminiscent of modern urban architecture. The color palette of exclusive acetates, some with fine transparencies, also reflects urban influences. With the Urban collection, the independent Italian brand once again demonstrates its mastery of the entire process, from design to production. The result is a pair of glasses for visual well-being and aesthetic pleasure, which the wearer can experience with the certainty of having chosen a model that is 100% Made in Italy, with excellent material quality.

December 2023

Linda Farrow introduces the exclusive Black Series collection for the upcoming 2024 Spring/Summer season. This collection is primarily geared towards a more masculine audience and is aimed at delivering a fresh sense of understated opulence alongside exceptional technical precision. Crafted for the discerning customer with a taste for subdued elegance, the Black Series comprises meticulously designed items, all finished in a sleek all-black aesthetic. This results in a discreetly stylish appearance where intricate layers and details slowly reveal themselves to the wearer. Within this range of 11 distinct sunglass designs, the Enzo model stands out as a testament to the artistry and groundbreaking design principles encapsulated in this collection. Meticulously handcrafted in Japan using pure Japanese titanium, this frame boasts a captivating aviator silhouette. The layered titanium design is adorned with eye-catching side shields, featuring intricate engine-turned embellishments. Additionally, the frame is equipped with high-performance Zeiss sun lenses to provide optimal protection against UV rays, ensuring comfort and visual clarity. Furthermore, tapered temples and adaptable nose pads are designed with the wearer’s comfort in mind.

December 2023

Introducing Götti’s latest eyewear collection, a celebration of fruity fresh pastel colors that serve as simple mood boosters. This innovative line of eyewear is designed to not only enhance your visual style but also elevate your spirits with a vibrant palette of cheerful, light-hearted shades. The new line comprises three distinctive models named Leach, Lonie, and Lemy, each showcasing the perfect fusion of style and mood-enhancing pastel colors. A sophisticated dyeing procedure brings innovation to the world of titanium eyewear colors. Each pair of glasses undergoes a traditional, meticulously handcrafted coloring process, carried out in multiple steps with great attention to detail, resulting in the creation of a delicate color transition that is truly exceptional, exquisite, and refined. This meticulous craftsmanship is carried out within the company’s dedicated facility for titanium eyewear production in Japan, showcasing the highest level of manual skill. The whimsical pastel hues infuse a refreshing element into any complexion, illustrating the joy that eyeglasses can bring. These colors exhibit a charming luminosity with a captivating interplay of shades when exposed to light. Available in metallic shades such as peach-silver, coffee-gold, sky-pink, or fern-green.

December 2023

In the eyewear realm of Copenhagen, Denmark, Ørgreen has introduced a cutting-edge feature to its eyeglass frames. They’ve seamlessly incorporated a 3D ring into the frame’s rim, introducing a distinctive aesthetic touch with vibrant color details on the front. The result is a dynamic visual experience that unfolds as the frame is rotated. Additionally, a side shield emerges, lending depth and dimension to the frame and showcasing the full potential of 3D printing in eyewear design. This innovation embodies a fusion of functionality and aesthetics – aptly termed “functional aesthetic.” Opticians have even discovered practical benefits, such as the ability to offer clients larger lenses in more slender frames, achieving a sleek and stylish appearance without the bulk of thick lenses. The models revolutionize eyewear with a distinctive architectural eye shape and precise angles. This frame introduces a captivating texture interplay, merging a precious metal finish with a 3D-printed element crafted from PA12 material. Explore the Antique Gold and Coffee Brown combination, or the Matt Deep Space Blue metal finish, complemented by a tone-on-tone color ring.

December 2023

Safilo Group has finalized the transfer of the Longarone plant. Safilo announces the signing of the deeds for the transfer of the two business units related to the Longarone plant to Thélios SpA and Innovatek Srl respectively. Angelo Trocchia, Ceo of Safilo Group said: “We have worked with determination to reach this agreement which, as hoped, will guarantee the full employment of all the workers in the Longarone plant, allowing for the preservation of the sector’s existing know-how. Despite the complex situation, thanks to the effective support of the Regione Veneto and the Trade Unions, we have been able, together with Thélios and Innovatek, to reach the conditions for the best possible outcome.”

December 2023