Lee Cooper, one of the brands offered to the market with the assurance of Arıkan Group, brings a perspective compatible with the dynamism and rhythm of city life with its simple and modern designed products in the new season. Lee Cooper invites you to take the pulse of cities around the world while adding style to your urban spirit. Slazenger, offered through Arıkan Group, offers a combination of elegance and performance not only in sports but also in your daily life with its products in the new season with its centuries-old heritage.

September 2024

The cyclical nature of fashion keeps the passion for rediscovering the distinctive style of each era alive. Born with this in mind, Original Vintage Sunglasses blends iconic frame designs from the 60s, 70s and 80s with modern innovation. Each collection embraces both the elegance of the past and the dynamism of the present. The brand combines Italian handmade quality with a modern design approach, making each pair a unique work of art. Each piece reflects the passion of the Neapolitan people and the craftsmanship of Cadore artisans, combining the nostalgia of the past with the comfort of modern life.

September 2024

A few months after Thélios acquired the former Safilo factory in Longarone, the company has confirmed in a statement that it has almost completed a project for the absorption of approximately 250 workers to join its team, ahead of the deadlines set out in the industrial plan. Thélios has also reiterated that it has committed to the region with the announcement of its investment plan for the renovation of the metal processing complex for the production of frames for the Maisons of the LVMH Group.

September 2024

Safilo Group has announced second quarter and first half financial results, demonstrating improvement in H1 gross margins as well as North American eyewear performance, but with net sales down in both Q2 and H1. The first half of 2024 closed with net sales of €532.0 million, down 2.4 percent at constant exchange rates and 3.3 percent at current exchange rates compared with €550.1 million recorded in H1 2023, the company noted. In Q2 2024, Safilo’s net sales amounted to €254.8 million, down 3.1 percent both at constant and current exchange rates compared with €263.0 million recorded in Q2 2023.

September 2024

Oakley announced a multi-year agreement to become the Official Eyewear Partner of USA Football and the US National Teams. Oakley’s partnership with USA Football adds to a list of sports partnerships that includes the NFL and some of its elite athletes. Oakley is also a partner of the USOPC and will outfit the U.S. National Team with sports performance eyewear for all international competitions, including the Olympic Games, according to the announcement. With this new partnership, Oakley said it will provide sports performance eyewear to USA Football’s Men’s, Women’s and Youth National Teams.

September 2024

Nike has released two new performance sunglasses, which are the Nike Athena and Nike Zeus, intended to be worn before and after competition as a form of psychological armour. John Hoke, Nike’s Chief Innovation Officer said: “While we were initially focused on designing something for competition, the insight we heard from our athletes is the need for a mental edge or advantage, before and after competing. Their ability to get totally into the zone, to be completely focused and undistracted, is so, so critical for these athletes”.

September 2024

Movitra have announced that they will show 11 new models at Silmo Paris 2024 including the new Apex Titanium collection. Movitra’s new Apex Titanium collection is a cutting-edge eyewear range featuring products made exclusively in titanium. The collection is characterized by a completely new and innovative product architecture conceived to offer an exceptionally comfortable fit, while a series of unique features have been developed for the ultimate performance. Each frame also features some notable aesthetic details such as a two-piece titanium bridge with dual polished/brushed finish.

September 2024

Mondottica has announced that Ben Whitaker is returning to the Group in the role of group managing director. Whitaker first joined Mondottica Group in January 2018 as EU commercial director, focusing on commercial strategy and delivery in key European Union markets. He was also responsible for a number of key EU chains. In 2022, he departed the Group to join Nexus Brands Group as EU managing director for its Tattoo division. Now, he returns to Mondottica Group has the group managing director.

September 2024

Modo has announced the acquisition of Icu Eyewear, a designer of over-the-counter, non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses, blue light blocking eyewear, sun readers and outdoor specialty sunglasses, effective immediately. With this strategic purchase, Modo aims at expanding the company’s reach in reading glasses and sunwear and increasing its offerings to meet the growing demands of customers seeking readers. Modo Eyewear launched ONE:1, a sustainable carbon-negative readers brand, for the independent channel in 2023, and adding Icu Eyewear to this offering will allow for broader solutions.

September 2024

The leading Italian brand Miu Miu unveils a revolutionary sunglasses and eyewear collection for 2024 Fall/Winter blending boldness and elegance with a surprising twist. The brand that has conquered the pinnacle of the fashion world, promises with the launch of its new eyewear collection for the new season. This isn’t just another accessory line-it’s a fashion statement set to change everything you thought about eyewear. The new sunglasses and eyewear collection is a testament to the brand’s talent for blending boldness and sophistication in a way that turns heads on the street.

September 2024