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

Morel has recently refreshed its product lineup with three new collections to welcome the changing season. Introducing a new addition to their offerings, a pair of reading glasses, designed with meticulous attention to detail in keeping with their renowned commitment to excellence. The compact case for these reading glasses features a whimsical and vibrant design, appealing to a broad audience and making it effortless to pick your favorite color quickly. The Zoom frames cater to individuals in the early stages of presbyopia, providing pre-mounted lenses with optical corrections ranging from +1.5 to +2.5. Additionally, they are equipped with a blue light filter to reduce eye strain. These unisex, versatile panto-shaped frames are available in 12 different color combinations, showcasing a strong emphasis on aesthetics. Their exceptional design qualities include ultra-thin build, adaptability, lightweight structure, and utmost comfort. With each frame, you receive a cleaning cloth, a pouch, and an engaging reading test, enabling you to determine the right correction while delving into the brand’s history.

December 2023

Marcolin finalized the acquisition of ic! berlin, an independent eyewear manufacturer established in Berlin in 1996. A multi-award-winning company for the design of its creations ic! berlin carries out in-house design, prototyping, manufacturing and assembling of its luxury sunglasses and optical frames. Marcolin takes full control of the Company, integrating within its organization approximately 140 employees located at the Berlin headquarters, and manufacturing plant, and in two subsidiaries in Japan and United States. The acquisition is part of Marcolin’s strategy of enhancing its expertise in metal manufacturing and broadening its luxury portfolio, a segment with huge potential, while also strengthening its market positioning in key areas, such as Asia and Europe. ic! berlin officially becomes one of Marcolin’s house brands, along with Web Eyewear, strengthening a strategic segment for the company.

December 2023

Lool Eyewear, the technical segment brand of the Etnia Eyewear Culture Group, has launched 2023 Autumn/Winter collection inspired by contemporary art. Colour and shape are the key focus for 6 new models – three unisex, two for men and one for women –  in the line, which makes up part of the Tectonic Series. According to the brand, the collection has a clear purpose, which is to demonstrate that minimalism doesn’t have to be boring. Taking inspiration from this current in contemporary art, which seeks to express the essence of things, Lool plays with form and colour, turning each of the models into “works of art for the senses”. Once again, Lool aims to showcase its expertise in the new collection, consolidating its leadership in the ultralight frames segment and positioning itself as a reference in technology, colour, and design.

December 2023