Eco Eyewear has announced what the brand describes as “yet another significant milestone in its ongoing mission to preserve our oceans”. Through collaboration with Waste Free Ocean and the commitment of its dedicated supporters, the sustainability-focused eyewear brand states it has waved goodbye to 60 tons of ocean plastics. According to ECO, the accomplishment builds upon the organization’s successful River Cleanup Campaign in the Dominican Republic last year. Eco is working in partnership with NGO Waste Free Oceans and their “Wave of Change” initiative, which is dedicated to creating a future where our oceans, rivers, and beaches are free from plastic waste. As part of their commitment to the cause, the brand has extended their thanks and appreciation to those who have contributed through physical actions, such as collecting waste from oceans, rivers, and beaches, as well as to customers and brand enthusiasts who have shared their support.

December 2023

Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, announced its third-quarter 2023 financial results. Total reported revenues were $1.007 billion for the third quarter of 2023, as compared to $942 million in the third quarter of 2022, an increase of $65 million, or 7 percent. Excluding the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange of $10 million, revenue increased by approximately 8 percent on a constant currency basis compared to the third quarter of 2022. The company also raised full-year 2023 guidance from $3.95 billion – $4.00 billion to $4.035 billion – $4.085 billion. Brent Saunders, Chairman and CEO of Bausch + Lomb said: “We continue to grow revenue at or above market thanks to the strength of established and emerging brands that cover the entire spectrum of eye health. Our multi-year effort to rewire the company is gaining traction as we methodically review and improve areas critical to our success, with a focus on sales and supply chain.”

December 2023

Carolina Herrera Eyewear unveiled its Fall/Winter 2023 collection, a testament to reimagining timeless sophistication. The brand’s latest advertising campaign is graced by none other than Stella Maxwell, a renowned model known for her Belgian birthright, Northern Irish roots, and British, Irish, and New Zealand citizenship. As a former Victoria’s Secret Angel, Stella brings her unique charm and allure to the forefront, perfectly embodying the essence of Carolina Herrera’s eyewear line for this season. With a focus on classic elegance, the campaign ushers in a breath of fresh air, reinterpreting traditional styles with a modern twist. Stella Maxwell’s captivating presence captured the essence of Carolina Herrera Eyewear’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection, making it an unforgettable and stylish season.

December 2023

Marcolin launches new “Marcolin Talks” series. “Visions” was the theme of the first meeting in the ‘Marcolin Talks’ series, a new format created by the company, and presented in the Milan showroom last month. The talks aim to open a discussion on a large number of different topics, from Made in Italy and the importance of Italian manufacturing, to sustainability and green washing, as well as the relationship between everyday life and artificial intelligence, diversity and inclusion and female empowerment. Clara Magnanini, Group Communication Director of Marcolin, moderated the panel during the evening. At the end of the guest speeches, Fabrizio Curci, Ceo & General Manager of Marcolin, underlined the importance of and his pride in having launched the new space to generate ideas. Marcolin stated that the Marcolin Talk series will soon become a fixed and itinerant event, traveling to Marcolin’s international hubs in Europe, the United States and Asia, with the aim of actively involving and making an integral part of the discussion all stakeholders and partners operating in its various key markets.

December 2023

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