Etnia Barcelona celebrates its 20th anniversary by expanding its Heritage Collection with new models, launches Wild Love in Africa collection. The Zebra, new campaign of Spanish brand, attracts attention with its powerful and expressive images. Zebra is not only an homage to the beauty of African wildlife, but also to the philosophy of Etnia Barcelona. The new collection has features, which are celebrating Africa’s rich culture, traditions, and vibrant colors. The new models of the Heritage Collection were inspired by unique textures that were influenced by the landscapes of the African continent. Pop-art-inspired acetate shapes that recreate the patterns of “animal print” in vibrant colors like bubblegum pink, orange, fluorescent green, black, or white have been added to the collection. The three models made from Mazzucchelli’s natural acetate are 7mm thick and have 3D indentations that give the glasses a relief effect and increase wearing comfort. The collection’s models are equipped with mineral lenses with HD color technology that offer a unique viewing experience. The new models are showcased in the Zebra campaign. Etnia Barcelona hired Moroccan-born, Belgium-based photographer Mous Lamrabat for the campaign, emphasizing their connection to art and culture. Mous’ work in Zebra celebrates Moroccan culture.

July 2023

French Morel presents Valerien, a new eyewear model made from 100% recycled acetate in collaboration with local partner Decoracet. Morel has been investing in and collaborating with a specific recycled acetate process since 2014 in order to adopt a virtuous local approach within a circular economy. The renowned French brand is working with a local partner, Decoracet, a French acetate producer with unique recycling know-how, to recycle leftovers from acetate frame production. Decoracet supplies Morel with new acetate sheets produced by thermo-compression using granules derived from acetate residues. As a product of this partnership, Valerien is also made from 100% locally produced recycled acetate. The concept reimagines Morel’s iconic Tydée design to develop acetate temples. Valerien offers a variety of colors and finishes, with beautiful tones and subtle plays of transparency that give character to each frame.

July 2023

Safilo Group and American lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York announced the early renewal of their global eyewear licensing agreement for the exclusive design, manufacturing and distribution of Kate Spade New York branded optical frames, readers and sunglasses for women, as well as optical frames for girls. Safilo Group has held this license since 2000. Angelo Trocchia, Ceo of Safilo Group, said, “We are extremely pleased to announce the early renewal of the Kate Spade New York eyewear license which gives continuity to the long-standing and successful 23-year collaboration and partnership between Safilo and Kate Spade New York. Kate Spade New York is an industry-leading lifestyle brand with a successful eyewear story, which is today fully embedded in Safilo’s portfolio strategy. Liz Fraser, Ceo and Brand President of Kate Spade New York, said, “We are thrilled to continue our long-term partnership with Safilo for Kate Spade New York eyewear. As a brand, we work to deliver products that help people around the world express their unique sense of style and spark joy. By renewing our Safilo partnership, given their expertise in the eyewear market, we look forward to continuing to provide our customers with exciting and innovative eyewear choices.”

July 2023

Developed with Seiko Optics technology, Seiko I Xceed reflects the precision and meticulous care demanded by eyewear wearers looking for the very best. Seiko I Xceed is ideal for wearers of single vision lenses, offering a unique, personalized vision. Seiko I Xceed provides maximum visual sharpness and contrast all the way to the edges, even with high cylinders and prismatic prescriptions, while offering unparalleled viewing comfort. Featuring a patented 360° internal aspheric and asymmetric design created with Seiko Digital Surfacing, Seiko I Xceed takes into account the wearer’s spectacle wearing pattern, habits and lifestyle (desired wears for all distances), resulting in lenses that offer unique, personalized design.

July 2023

iD MyStyle V+, which is in the progressive product range of Hoya, which makes a difference in the field of vision technologies, is the world’s first lens produced with Binocular Harmonization Technology and is also the world’s first patented integrated dual surface design. MyStyle V+, which has 100% personalized premium progressive lens technology, is produced with the new generation Hoyalux iD design technology. Based on the fact that the two eyes are as different from each other as fingerprints, the unique rotation and correction requirements of each eye are analyzed and lenses are produced. Hoya’s Balanced View Control technique minimizes the shaking effect that often occurs when looking back and forth or up and down. Equipped with Balanced View Control, which reduces distortion in users, iD MyStyle V+ offers increased viewing comfort and improved fields of vision. Thanks to Binocular Harmonization Technology, iD MyStyle V+ accepts the right and left prescription as separate components to calculate the required binocular lens design. The world’s first progressive lens with Binocular Harmonization Technology, iD MyStyle V+ prevents the visual imbalance that occurs when the eyes require different accommodative support.

July 2023

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.

July 2023

Californian eyewear brand Salt has teamed up with Radford Motors to launch an exclusive, limited sunglasses collection inspired by the intersection of automotive, pop-culture and eyewear heritage. The collection features two different styles of sunglasses, each available in four exclusive colorways. In the new collection, Salt aimed to build on successful automotive eyewear elements from the past, while utilizing the best materials available today. Using Japanese aerospace-grade titanium, the partners have managed to strike an impressive balance between strength and weight. This ensures that even the most daring frames are extremely lightweight yet high quality. In terms of design, Salt blended the essence of both Radford and its racing heritage into the frames. While paying homage to the heritage of racing goggles by using titanium side shields and a grille, they also added an automotive influence to the designs. These elements not only add a stylish touch, but also allow for optimal airflow. The cloisonne plating is meticulously customized to perfectly match the gold leaf and color schemes. The Salt x Radford collection not only showcases a sophisticated look but also delivers exceptional performance on the road, ultimately providing a bespoke driving experience like no other.

July 2023

Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, announced its first-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported a first quarter loss of $90 million, after reporting a profit in the same period in 2022. Total reported revenues were $931 million for the first quarter of 2023, as compared to $889 million in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $42 million, or 5 percent, according to an announcement from the company. “Bausch + Lomb delivered a strong first quarter with continued high-quality growth across all three reporting segments and in most of our significant markets around the world. Revenues grew 5 percent on a reported basis and 8 percent on a constant currency basis, driven by solid growth from several key franchises within our vision care segment, strong execution in our ophthalmic pharmaceuticals segment and increased demand for consumables, intraocular lenses and systems in our surgical segment,” said Brent Saunders, chairman and Ceo, Bausch + Lomb. Vision care segment revenues were $587 million for the first quarter of 2023, as compared to $560 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $27 million, or 5 percent.

July 2023

Luxury eyewear brand Peoples from Barbados presents its bestsellers in new summer colors. Reflecting the summer vibe of Bajan life and style, the refreshing special color palette for summer 2023 combines sunset gradient shades with turtle, midnight blue or light sand-toned crystalline solids. Following the Bajan eyewear brand’s 2023 collaboration with luxury eyewear brand Linda Farrow, the bestsellers embrace summer with new colors for men and women, a true expression of the Bajan lifestyle with the warmth and beauty of the Caribbean sea and sky. Available in three best-selling colorways, the timeless unisex silhouette features sunset gradient shades on thick acetate temples with tonal combinations inspired by three different phases during the spectacular setting of the sun. “Our customers have been particularly drawn to this model with its enticing custom colors and versatile bold square shape,” said Alicia Hartman, Founder of Peoples from Barbados and Owner of eyewear store EYE Q Stylist Opticians in Barbados.

July 2023

The British brand Cutler and Gross launches its new metal collection which is inspired by the models from the 90s. The collection uses luxurious materials such as 18K gold, 18K white gold rhodium and 18K rose gold. Taking key shapes from the extensive design archive from the early 90s and reinventing them with precious detailing, the collection comprises six optical and sunglass models, each piece is considered and minimal in its nature, with lightness and functionality at its core. Referencing the Latin word for gold, Aurum, the collection is handcrafted in Italy and made in collaboration with the finest jewellers, using the highest quality of materials. Refined and luxurious in style, the collection includes either 18K Gold, 18K White Gold Rhodium, 18K Rose Gold, or a combination of both precious metals – Yellow Gold 24K + Rhodium 18K, or Rose Gold 18K + Rhodium 18K. Rhodium, due to its extreme shine, reflectiveness, and strength, is fast becoming the most sought-after material in the accessories market.

July 2023