Beta Optik’s New Ceo is Announced

Beta Optik, which includes Novax and Zeiss brands, announced that Mustafa K. Köksal is the new Ceo of the company as of April 1, 2023. Mustafa Köksal will lead Beta Optik, which continues its journey to become Turkey’s global pioneer in the optical industry by expanding to more than fifty countries on four continents, in the new period. Mustafa K. Köksal, who has previously held many senior positions in the optical industry, is among the leading names in the industry with more than twenty years of experience and successful performance. Beta Optik said in a statement: “Our new Ceo Mr. Mustafa K. Köksal has started his duty at Beta Optik, our company that includes Novax and Zeiss brands. We believe that our company, which has transformed into a global optical brand by exceeding the boundaries of the traditional optical world with the mission of always doing better, will take stronger steps towards becoming one of the world giants in the optical industry with Mr. Mustafa K. Köksal. We congratulate Mr. Mustafa K. Köksal, who will lead Beta Optik’s successful journey in the coming period, and as Beta Optik family, we wish him success in his new position.”

June 2023

Kuboraum Presents Crossover

Kuboraum transforms the concept of Crossover into a new limited edition capsule collection. Crossover is defined as a new genre-less genre where different musical styles meet and intersect to produce irresistibly extreme tracks that reach a new musical dimension. Crossover offers a wide-ranging exploration across the spectrum of musical styles, from classical to jazz, electronic to hip-hop/rap or experimental. With the motto of bridging our differences and melting the superficial boundaries of the mind, Kuboraum finds the ultimate innovative expression in the new capsule collection Crossover, with different and extreme details for each mask-like eyewear. Each mask in the collection is finished with one-of-a-kind handcrafted surface treatment and meticulously applied decorations by hand.

June 2023

Caroline Abram Expands Karma

Caroline Abram adds four pairs of sunglasses to its Karma collection, previously only optical glasses. The colourful sunglasses can be combined with matching necklaces. For her Karma sunglasses collection, Caroline Abram adorns the eyes with waves of movement, as she did for her Karma optical line. Fine acetate frames, which stepped volume design offers a telescopic effect. Even with a strong correction, Karma works as a trompe-l’oeil providing lightness to oversized glasses. An elegant and magnetic look even under tinted lenses. Optional but timeless. This collection appears like a stained-glass window rich in colors and gadroons, wave-like design capturing the light, that of all Karma. Caroline Abram, true to its reputation, offers Karma in several colors: violine, peach or peacock blue to name a few. A sun shock wave is coming to you, it’s called Karma. With Karma, Caroline Abram opens a new page of her inspiration, whether with her optical or sun designs. Inspired by the work of Kengo Kuma, the Japanese architect creating the new perfect ogives for the Cathedral of Angers in France, he has created a new line of eyewear: Karma. This sunglass line includes four shapes in eight colors and may be accompanied by its new matching chains.

June 2023

Solid First Quarter from Alcon

Alcon, a global leader in eyecare, reported first quarter 2023 sales of $2.3 billion for the period ending March 31, 2023, an increase of 7 percent compared to the same quarter of the previous year. The company also reported a 3.6 percent increase in first-quarter net income to $174 million from a year ago. David J. Endicott, Alcon’s Ceo, said, “Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our more than 25,000 associates, 2023 is off to a strong start. These outstanding results are a testament to the durability of the eyecare markets, competitive strength of our business and expertise of our team. As we look to the remainder of the year, we will continue to focus our efforts on value creation through accelerating innovation and driving above-market sales growth”. For the first quarter of 2023, Vision Care net sales, which include contact lenses and ocular health, were $1.0 billion, an increase of 12 percent on a reported basis and 16 percent on a constant currency basis, versus the first quarter of 2022. Reported sales growth includes approximately 5 percentage points of contribution from products acquired in 2022.

June 2023

Burberry Brings British Shores

Burberry’s new season designs are inspired by the British shores, where people come together for pure enjoyment and communion with nature. The collection offers a range of essential frames as well as standout styles that can be worn from a vacation getaway to a city escape. Fashion show frames with shark-shaped temples, lightweight styles with cut-out lettering reinterpreting Burberry jewels and textured temples inspired by the quilted pattern of the Lola bag stand out. The large square-shaped BE 4389 sunglasses in acetate are detailed with metal Burberry logo letters inspired by the brand’s signature jewel. The acetate used on the front of the model is produced with at least twenty-five percent recycled content. There are different color alternatives such as black with dark gray lenses, Havana with brown gradient lenses, sky blue with dark blue lenses, pink with brown gradient lenses and beige templed frame with bronze lenses and speckled horn effect. The large sun model BE 4388U is made of acetate and features an asymmetrical silhouette and large temples with metal Burberry logo lettering. The model is available in different color alternatives such as black with dark gray lenses, dark Havana with brown gradient lenses, green with dark gray lenses, yellow with blue lenses and black frame with gray gradient lenses.

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.

Haziran 2023

A-Zone Offers High Visibility Performance

Seiko A-Zone, a fully customized single vision lens, combines comfort, performance and aesthetics. Seiko A-Zone, which feels almost non-existent when you wear the glasses, is much thinner than other optical lenses with the same index thanks to its patented technology. This patented technology makes Seiko A-Zone the world’s ‘thinnest’ myopic lens. For optical wearers, lens thickness is the most important factor affecting the comfort of daily life. Heavy lenses that put pressure on the nose during the day from the moment they are worn can cause discomfort and negatively affect the external appearance of the eye and directly the face. Leading the innovations and trends in optical lens technologies in the world, Seiko Optik promises comfort to the end user with A-Zone, the world’s thinnest myopic lens. Combining aesthetic excellence and high vision performance, Seiko A-Zone performs pinpoint calculations to optimize the field of vision and minimize distortions with its ‘Comfort Zone’ technology. Another technology, the ‘Sytylish Zone’ feature, offers the wearer the comfort of optical lenses with extremely elegant and thin edges.

Haziran 2023

Seiko Sensity 2 Protects The Eyes

Photochromic lenses stand out as a technological solution for the eyes in these days of intense changes in daylight and light changes from outdoor to indoor environments. Developed to quickly adapt to changing light and environmental conditions, Seiko Sensity 2 photochromic lenses improve vision performance and reduce eye contractions and related eye fatigue. Ultraviolet rays negatively affect eye health, even though their seasonal effects change. Especially in the summer months, the amount of ultraviolet rays is much higher, so it is extremely important to protect the eyes. Light reflections from various surfaces, changes in the intensity of light in different environments make it difficult for the eyes to adapt and cause excessive fatigue. Since the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays have the ability to accumulate over the years, it is important for eye health to be protected from these rays in all seasons and around the clock. Sensity 2, the technological product of Seiko Optik, which focuses on changing needs, adapts quickly to all light and environmental conditions; regardless of temperature, humidity or UV levels, it precisely adjusts the color tone of the lens thanks to its stabilization technology, Stabilight. Seiko Sensity 2 photochromic lenses darken in daylight and lighten indoors, providing functional and comfortable wear.

Mayıs 2023

Vivienne Westwood Fascinates

Vivienne Westwood, the world-famous fashion house founded by British fashion designer Dame Vivienne Isabel Westwood, presents its eyewear collection for the Spring/Summer 2023 season with a striking advertising campaign. Vivienne Westwood’s new campaign features world-famous top models such as Amelia Gray, Etienne de Testa and Irina Shayk. The fashion house’s campaign was shot by photographer Juergen Teller. Dovile Drizyte was the Creative Director, Ben Grimes and Tiago Martins were the Casting Directors, while styling was undertaken by Sabina Schreder. Vivienne Westwood’s new eyewear collection promises effortless elegance and comfort.

Mayıs 2023

Morel Expands Into Germany-Austria

Morel has announced the launch of its 15th subsidiary, Morel Germany-Austria. This new addition supports Morel’s expansion strategy, which includes its 14 other subsidiaries established in the last 10 years: France, U.S., Scandinavia, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Spain, United Kingdom, Finland, Greece, and Czechia Slovakia. In a release, the company said, “For over 140 years, the Morel brand has been synonymous with authenticity, passion, boldness, independence and engagement. By strengthening its distribution strategy with the creation of Morel Germany-Austria, Morel is sending a clear signal for the future and underlining its commitment to its customers.” With this new Germany-Austria subsidiary, customers in both counties can benefit from closer and faster service as well as optimized order processing and delivery times. Morel frames will now ship directly from France. German and Austrian customers will also be able to take advantage of Morel’s new B2B platform.

Mayıs 2023