Face a Face Offers 4 New Model

Inspired by the Memphis movement, the Face a Face collection expands its range with four pairs of sunglasses. The sunglasses create a visual dialogue through the materials and colours used. For the new season, Face a Face designers continue to explore the Italian Memphis movement with four surprising and impertinent designs starring in this playful, poetic collection. It draws inspiration from the art movement that emerged in Italy from the 1980s, with the aim of reinventing it. Each of these innovative designs is permeated by a rebellious energy, offering a new look. From the rainbow-shaped, sculpted curves of bold Novva to the supercharged energy of subtle and extravagant Ashoka, this collection intends to reinvent reality and push its boundaries with magic and the improbable. The allusion to the Memphis movement is multiplied and expressed by a flamboyant palette: ultra-graphic materials contrasting with solid colours – enlivened as a game and a visual dialogue.

June 2023

Chanel Embalms 70s

For its 2023 eyewear campaign, Chanel is featuring iconic 70s musician Nile Rodgers as the face of the brand. Starring alongside Swiss model Vivienne Rohner and South Korean model HyunJi Shin, Nile Rodgers poses in front of the Karim Sadli’s camera in a seventies vibe that “pays homage to a cosmopolitan art scene and the queens and kings of the night encountered at disco parties and clubs.” In the campaign shots, Nile Rodgers stands out in his acetate Chanel Shield sunglasses with a thick black frame and full-width lenses, available in six color options, with the brand’s CC emblem on the temples. A pair of rectangular acetate sunglasses inspired by the brand’s classic handbags and leather goods are also featured in the campaign, while a pair of 70s-style round sunglasses with pearl temples and an eyewear chain also attracts attention. You can find Chanel’s new season sunglasses online or in selected boutiques.

June 2023

Versace Opens New Season

Versace presents its Spring/Summer 2023 sunglasses collection with the signature Versace House motifs: Medusa, Greca and Medusa Biggie. Versace makes its mark on summer with the Hypnotic Medusa model, VE2256, featuring a large butterfly form with a Medusa medallion and a sleek, thin temples. The model is available in gold-toned colors with sky blue internal mirrored silver lenses. The mask-style structure of the Winged Medusa model, VE2258, which extends to the temples, has a butterfly style and metal details, will completely change your style. The colors of the model include dark gray lenses with gold temples and dark gray lenses with mirror finish. The soft rectangular frame of the Endless Greca model VE2257 with all-metal, gold and matte black 3D Greca temples will fit your face perfectly. The model is nominated to be one of the most ambitious models of the season with its dark gray lenses with gold temples and yellow lenses with gold temples. Medusa Biggie VE4446, originally found in the sunglasses of the 1990s and made iconic by rapper Biggie Smalls, attracts attention with its original structure with metal hardware. The model is available in opal beige with dark orange lenses and black with dark gray lenses.

June 2023

Modern Icons by Persol

Persol presents its new campaign dedicated to the icons of the future. Persol’s culture, from the past to the present and from the present to the future, is presented this season in unique iconic designs. The inspiring new campaign, which captures the essence of what it means to be a true icon, was shot in the studio by Philip Gay. Expressing what is reflected with just a glance, different characters and styles, including the famous model Chiara Scelsi, are reduced to their purest form and brought to life in the form of iconic black and white portraits. The Tom model, a staple of celebrity style in the 80s, becomes the protagonist of the ad campaign in the new generation. The model will be the center of attention this season with its temples and extremely eye-catching pieces on the temples.  The tortoise pattern combined with distinctive metal parts and gradient polarized or monochrome Barberini® Premium lenses in Havana or black give the model a unique look. The metal bridge and sleek metal temples give Vico, the striking new panthos-shaped model, a modern attitude. Persol’s flexible hinges ensure that the Vico fits perfectly on the face. Available in classic Havana and gold or black and silver combinations, the iconic polarized brown or green Barberini® Premium lenses offer a superior viewing experience.

June 2023

UV Control Coating Prevents Glare

Providing 100% UV protection, Hoya UV Control coating absorbs UV rays on the front surface and prevents the reflection of UV rays on the back surface. In addition to preventing reflection, Hoya UV Control coating stands out with its antistatic structure that is resistant to scratches, dirt and water. UV is part of daylight and our environment. Unlike normal daylight, UV is invisible, no one knows it exists and the danger is hidden. UVA light (315-400nm) accounts for ninety-five percent of total exposure and penetrates the tissues – the deepest. UVB light (280-315nm) is partially absorbed by the cornea, with a small percentage reaching the lens of the eye. UVC light (200 -280nm) and UV Vacuum (<200nm) are absorbed by the ozone layer and do not reach the earth’s surface. There are natural UV sources from the sun as well as artificial sources in everyday life. UV rays, which trigger many acute or chronic diseases such as photokeratitis, retinopathy, cataracts and corneal diseases with prolonged exposure, are taken under control with Hoya’s premium anti-reflective coating UV Control coating.

June 2023

Miu Miu’s New Styles Stand Out

Miu Miu’s new season collection reflects the brand’s identity by juxtaposing starkly contrasting elements. Feminine playful shapes illuminate the daring style of volumes. The eyewear showcased at the brand’s Spring/Summer 2023 runway reflects the Miu Miu woman’s eccentricity, with perfectly fit shapes contrasting with lightweight structures and a distinctive vertical Miu Miu logo adorning the lenses. The SMU54Y sunglasses from the collection are inspired by the 1990s.  The modern design of the front of the model features frameless and face-framing lenses personalized with the eye-catching Miu Miu logo. The Miu Miu Glimpse frames feature new acetate models, in which the thick profiles give way to larger shapes and the vertical Miu Miu logo is reduced in size, staying true to its iconic feature. The sun model SMU09Y from the Miu Miu Glimpse collection softens the thick profiles while the oval front evokes a sophisticated cat’s eye shape. The vertical Miu Miu logo, which integrates with the hinge of the temple, has been scaled down in keeping with the sophisticated style of the entire collection. The oversized SMU10Y sun model stands out with its oversized square shape. The model’s slightly beveled edges reflect modern femininity.

June 2023

Limited Edition Designs by Tom Ford

With innovative and provocative design, attention to detail, craftsmanship and exclusive materials, Tom Ford’s creations are characterized by a strong modernity and glamorous appeal. The limited-edition, special edition collection features two styles in rich materials embellished with strong details, the frames meticulously crafted using the latest technical construction. The CLIFF-02 and JESSIE-02 sunglasses that make up the collection reflect exclusivity with a body detailed with genuine refined leather and gold-plated arms, guaranteeing luxury with attention to detail and product quality. The two styles in the collection combine vintage and contemporary influences, elevating classic aviators to a new level of luxury by transforming them with modern glamor. The frames feature a lightweight metal and adjustable nose pads for comfort, while the water-repellent lens coating enhances function and allows for easy cleaning.  Made by Marcolin, Tom Ford eyewear continues to stand out with new designs featuring refined materials and the characteristic “T” logo.

June 2023

Gigi Studios Expands to Canada

The independent and international brand, Gigi Studios, based in Spain will be going direct to Canadian ECPs. The company has an extensive global presence, operating in over 50 countries with a team of over 150 employees. Gigi Studios cites the importance of the Canadian market as “It is an important and mature step for the company in the midst of its international expansion, Canada joins the group of 18 markets that the brand operates directly, including the USA through its subsidiary in Miami.” The company’s objective is to offer the best service to all its optical clients, including best-in-class collection availability, faster service times, extending the warranty coverage, and ensuring an excellent after sales service. Gigi Studios also wishes to support its customers by ensuring that all branding tools are at their disposal, providing access to its powerful B2B platform developed for opticians. The brand is pursuing its goal to position as a leading global brand and wants Canada to be included in the development plans, investing in strengthening the positioning and brand awareness in this market.

June 2023

Preserving Karl Lagerfeld’s Legacy

Karl Lagerfeld introduces a new, limited-run sunglass style as part of The Ultimate Icon collection. The edition is described as “fusing heritage inspirations with a contemporary aesthetic”, and offers a square-shaped silhouette which is equal parts polished, bold, and feminine. The sun style is crafted with an acetate frame-front with oblique. As added embellishment, the temples feature a glossy metal fan logo. The statement motif is inspired by the vintage fan accessory that Karl Lagerfeld was known to carry with him at all times in the ‘80s and ‘90s; it now appears throughout Karl Lagerfeld collections as a subtle nod to history while conveying a forward-looking spirit. The Ultimate Icon campaign and collection has been created to celebrate Lagerfeld’s life and unprecedented artistic creation, honouring the designer’s enduring impact and legacy, guided by his own mantra: “embrace the present and invent the future”. The sun style is available in four premium acetate colours of signature black and white, dark tortoise, petrol and lilac, and cyclamen and rose.

June 2023

Calvin Klein Jeans Series on Sale

Marchon Eyewear has launched the Calvin Klein Jeans Spring/Summer 2023 range of sunglasses. The new styles are available in bold shapes, eye-catching colours, with design details referencing the brand’s casual aesthetic. The sunglasses are made with at least 60% plant-based resin and feature Tritan Renew lenses, from an innovative material powered by Eastman polyester renewal technology, with up to 50% recycled content. According to Marchon, this technology breaks down hard-to-recycle single plastic waste into basic chemical building blocks, allowing plastic materials to be re-cycled repeatedly. The CKJ23603S style that is in the collection, offers a bold, angular cat-eye shape, with a thin line, which matches the colour of the monogram logo on the temples, tracing the frame edge which has diamond-shaped temple tips. The sunglasses are available in red, black, green and pink variations. With a modified rectangular style and contrasting colour details on the temples and frame, CKJ23602S is available in transparent yellow, black, white and blue. The Calvin Klein Jeans Spring/Summer 2023 range is available now worldwide through selected retailers.

June 2023