Alcon has reported its financial results for the 3- and 9-month periods ending September 30, 2024, demonstrating a 6 percent increase in sales to $2.4 billion on a reported and constant currency basis for the third quarter, as compared with the same quarter of the previous year. Sales for the first nine months of 2024 were a reported $7.4 billion, an increase of 5 percent on a reported basis and 6 percent on a constant currency basis, compared with the first nine months of 2023. The company posited that slower market conditions in the U.S. impacted the surgical division in the third quarter, which posted a slower than expected 5 percent rise in sales. Alcon also saw slight headwinds in its vision care division due to declines in contact lens sales in its international markets. Overall in the third quarter, however, contact lenses net sales were a reported $664 million, an increase of 8 percent. As a result, Alcon said it lowered its 2024 sales forecast from a range of $9.9 billion to $10.1 billion to a range of $9.8 billion to $9.9 billion following weaker-than-expected U.S. sales in the third quarter.

December 2024

Adidas Originals has announced its new eyewear collection, produced by Marcolin, which expresses its spirit of innovation and revolution. Contemporary street culture, with its voices and visions, animates each model in the collection. The brand’s attitude, which comes from a significant sporting heritage, becomes the inspiration for the dynamic style and finish of these frames. According to the manufacturer, a vibrant vitality runs through the new optical and sunglass frames, characterized by modern and unmistakable shapes. Bold geometric lines play with soft and rounded silhouettes. The style focuses on a mix of fluid and heterogeneous elements, with a nod to the world of clubbing and major musical events, creating glasses with personality and inimitable details. The innovative design of the temples expresses the identity of adidas Originals with a new metal insert that combines aesthetics and functionality, they add.

December 2024

Creal, a display technology startup, has announced a license agreement with Zeiss, a leading manufacturer of eyeglass lenses and ophthalmic instruments, with the goal to create a digitized vision care platform to improve current vision diagnostic and treatment procedures. By leveraging Creal’s light field display technology, Zeiss advised, it plans to bring to market devices that allow for the digital examination of eye conditions as well as virtual simulation of classic ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses, and more.

November 2024

The Silhouette Group has grown into the largest independent player in the premium segment of the global eyewear market and is marking its 60th anniversary with new visions for the future. Reinhard Mahr, Ceo and Cfo of the Group said: “The future belongs to those who are focused on it with a passion. At our anniversary, we’re not looking back over the past 60 years; instead, we’re thinking how we can make the next 60 years just as successful. Our financial independence has allowed us to make our own decisions from the very outset.”

November 2024

Rolf Spectacles presents thirteen new styles, adding to its five unique eyewear collections. Inspired by the timeless charm and sophisticated elegance of France, the Classics models showcase eyewear designs with a vintage and refined aesthetic. With bold new eyewear styles, the brand offers a fresh perspective on the often subtle and classic design approach. Designer Johannes Wacker brings unexpected elements to the models, creating a captivating appeal. About a quarter of his new designs, called Character, are striking, vibrant and understated.

November 2024

De Rigo has launched an exclusive Porsche Design eyewear collection commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911 Turbo. Introduced for this fall season, this limited-edition line celebrates the 1974 debut of the fastest road-approved sports car of its time, featuring a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder boxer engine with 260 hp. The collection, a collaboration between Porsche Design and eyewear industry leader De Rigo, showcases two distinct sunglasses models, called as the Turbo No. 1 and the Turbonite. Check out the new models from brand’s web site.

November 2024

Ovvo introduces six new, creatively designed styles in its Surgical Steel & Titanium Collection, showcasing vibrant colors and unique shapes, for the fall season. These new designs explore the balance between aesthetics and craftsmanship, presenting a softer take on Ovvo’s signature blend of surgical steel and titanium. Inspired by the season’s shifting colors, the collection incorporates warm, earthy tones. Every frame is meticulously crafted to highlight the versatility of the composite materials, offering lightweight strength, a comfortable fit, and timeless durability.

November 2024

Ørgreen Optics, sadelik ve işlevi son teknoloji tasarımla harmanlayan beş benzersiz stilden oluşan yeni Acetate Cut kapsül koleksiyonunu tanıttı. İkonik titanyum koleksiyonundan ilham alan Ørgreen, çağdaş gözlüklerde yeni bir standart yaratmak için tek renkli asetat ön yüzleri hafif titanyum şakaklarla birleştiriyor. Yüksek yoğunluklu asetattan üretilen çerçeveler ultra ince ve sağlamdır, keskin bir şekilde tanımlanmış kenarlara ve genel kalitelerini artıran cilalı bir yüzeye sahiptir. Bu yeni koleksiyonla Ørgreen gözlük sınırlarını zorlamaya devam ediyor.

Kasım 2024

Oakley has just unveiled its new Born to Rewild collection. The new collection brings elements of nature closer with its new Plantris Eyewear, designed with matte trans fern/matte dark brush finish with Prizm Tungsten lenses – inspired by biomimicry and organic shapes. Meanwhile, the high-wrap dual lens design is an evolution of early Aughts eyewear adapted for maximum function and comfort. The collection also includes a new Latitude Flex Vest, part of a highly technical outerwear line influenced by movement.

November 2024

Mido has announced the opening of applications for the awards, will be given in the 2025 edition. Through December 13th, Mido 2025 exhibitors can apply to participate in the Certified Sustainable Eyewear (CSE) Award, now in its 3rd edition. Up to 15th January, Mido exhibitors can also nominate their stands for participation in the Stand Up For Green Award. Through 8th January, opticians from around the world can apply to participate in the Best Store Award. Also this year, the Sergio Cereda Design Award will be presented for the 1st time.

November 2024