French fashion house Mugler and South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster have collaborated to create avant-garde eyewear inspired by Thierry Mugler’s iconic Les Insectes spring 1997 haute couture collection. The collection features two frames, Spiral 01 and Spiral 02, and a conceptual lighting head. Spiral 01 boasts a geometric design with tentacle-like spikes, reminiscent of the glasses from the insect-themed collection, now prized by fashion collectors and institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Palais Galliera. Spiral 02 subtly showcases Mugler’s avant-garde spirit with embossed stripe details from Mugler’s best-selling tights and a chrome logo at the temples.

August 2024

Mondottica Group announced their partnership with the popular brand, florence by mills. In a deal brokered by IMG, actress Millie Bobby Brown’s Gen-Z-focused beauty, lifestyle, and fashion line, florence by mills, is partnering with Mondottica Group on a full range of sun and optical eyewear styles. Launched in 2019, florence by mills is a lifestyle brand that has garnered success in the fashion and beauty arenas. The brand continues its expansion into fashion accessories selecting Mondottica Group’s expertise in eyewear and distribution. Tony Pessok, Ceo of Mondottica said, “Mondottica Group is thrilled to launch eyewear with florence by mills. Millie Bobby Brown has a huge global influence and we are excited to welcome her as our latest brand partner. Her original take on eyewear has been combined with Mondottica Group’s expertise in quality construction and stylish design, resulting in fun and confident eyewear styles that will appeal to her generation and beyond.”

August 2024

Founded in 2011 by Japanese eyewear designer Masahiro Maruyama, Masahiromaruyama, who embodies the idea of unfinished art and constantly creates different eyewear every season, has unveiled two new collections, Twist and Erase. The Twist collection showcases the unexpected malleability of metals. This series presents a unique fusion of human touch and metal manipulation, as each piece is carefully hand-twisted by skilled artisans using specialized tools. This process adds a three-dimensional effect to the frames, making them appear lighter and more dynamic than their innate rigid nature. The resulting design is a testament to the surprising elegancy that can be achieved when raw materials are transformed with authenticity, creativity, and precision. The Twist collection, comprising two distinct models each available in four enticing color variations, is authentically designed to enhance your style. The Erase collection draws its inspiration from the simple yet powerful act of erasing pencil lines with an eraser. It challenges the conventional layout of components, effectively erasing the lines of the norm. The Erase collection, with its two unique models offered in four captivating color variations, is crafted with a genuine focus on enhancing your personal style.

August 2024

Marc O’polo Eyewear embodies clarity through reduction with its new sunglasses styles. The Scandinavian-look designs are characterized by a clean design language. The 80s-style shapes are voluminous and bold – from square to panto to hexagon – and appear almost sculptural with a pronounceddeep eye rim and deep bridge. Monochrome, opaque and matt colors reinforce the clear overall look of the collection. The elegant gradient lenses skilfully pick up on the colors of the sunglasses. This creates harmoniously coordinated concepts – frames and lenses tone on tone. In order not to disturb this harmonious impression and to give the fronts all the attention, the rivet hinges are deliberately offset to one side. Adjacent to this is the new Marc O’polo temple, which is initially wide and noticeable, but then tapers towards the end of the temple, guaranteeing a high level of comfort. By using sustainable materials, Marc O’polo Eyewear reduces the ecological footprint of its sunglasses collection: pure, transparent acetate, 76% bio-based, is combined with fine stainless steel.

August 2024

The new collaboration between Linda Farrow and Annie’s Ibiza represents a perfect synergy of creativity, eyewear expertise and exclusivity resulting in sunglasses of superior quality, performance and design. It is a celebration of the essence of the island of Ibiza’s magnetic allure. Designer and curator Annie Doble honors the island’s free-spirited and hedonistic nightlife by incorporating vibrant sunset colors and her signature orange hue into this lively capsule collection of four styles called as Shelby, Celia, Calthorpe and Marcelo. The frame designs are diverse and glamorous, each presenting a classic shape from the past with a modern twist through luxurious materials and colors. Ranging from the traditional aviator Marcelo with gradient lenses to the bold oversized Celia sunglasses, each of the four models embodies a sense of refinement and femininity. Crafted with Linda Farrow’s exceptional attention to detail, they provide an unparalleled wearer experience that combines comfort with luxury style.

August 2024

The new Timeless collection by Levi’s includes five classic silhouettes perfect for everyday wear. The Timeless collection is enriched with new sunglasses and optical frames featuring Acetate Renew, a material that includes bio-based content, specifically wood pulp, and recycled content derived from plastic waste, as well as new sporty-inspired designs elevated with the distinctive denim-like texture recalling the iconic Levi’s® jeans on the temples. LV 1065/S model from the brand’s Timeless collection dedicated to style seekers, the unisex edgy mask features a bold yet lightweight shape. LV 1072 model on the other hand is contemporary women’s optical frame, which features a squared oversized shape. The design offered in fresh transparent tones accented with a colour touch on the upper part.

August 2024

Kenmark Eyewear has announced the renewal of its exclusive license agreement to develop, produce and distribute eyewear for the Original Penguin brand. Kenmark has designed and distributed eyewear in collaboration with Original Penguin for over a decade, beginning in 2011; this renewed partnership will continue until 2029, the announcement said. Since the start of their affiliation, Kenmark Eyewear and Original Penguin have successfully launched multiple eyewear segments, including Original Penguin optical, sun and junior collections. The synergy between the two teams has resulted in products that are both original and reflective of the heritage brand’s aesthetic, Kenmark said in a statement. Walter Roth, eyewear designer at Kenmark, said, “We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with Original Penguin. This renewed collaboration allows us to keep delivering eyewear that perfectly blends Original Penguin’s iconic style with our commitment to quality and innovation. Together, we will continue to offer distinctive and timeless eyewear collections that our customers love.”

August 2024

Johnson & Johnson has reported 2024 second quarter sales growth of 4.3 percent to $22.4 billion, with operational growth of 6.6 percent. Reported second quarter sales in the U.S. totaled $12.6 billion, a 7.8 percent increase over the same period last year, the company announced. “Johnson & Johnson’s second quarter performance reflects our relentless focus on advancing the next wave of medical innovation and resulted in strong sales and adjusted operational earnings per share growth. With a robust pipeline, upcoming regulatory milestones for Rybrevant and Tremfya, the integration of Shockwave, and continued expansion of newly launched products, including Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day contact lenses and our Varipulse platform, we have a strong foundation for near and long-term growth” said Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Ceo. The company also increased its full-year 2024 operational sales guidance to reflect the acquisition of Shockwave Medical. Operational sales for full-year 2024 are now expected to be in the range of $89.2 billion to $89.6 billion compared with $88.7 billion to $89.1 billion in April 2024.

August 2024

J.F. Rey has collaborated again with Japanese video game creator Hideo Kojima to unveil their new collection, J.F. Rey x Hideo Kojima. J.F. Rey and Hideo Kojima are known in their respective fields for their independent spirit and unique creative approach, forming a long-standing creative partnership that reflects their mutual admiration and shared vision of innovation and excellence. In this new collection, they combine their talent and expertise to interpret an avant-garde aesthetic vision with neo-retro influences. With its innovative design and timeless elegance, this collection transcends the boundaries between video games and fashion. The J.F. Rey x Hideo Kojima collection includes the Iconics, Carbon Inside and Polarized lines, consisting of 7 unique models: optical glasses, sunglasses and gaming glasses. These creations combine the futuristic and technological world of Hideo Kojima with the elegance and craftsmanship of J.F. Rey. This new collection is designed and meticulously handmade by the J.F. Rey design studio under the artistic direction of Hideo Kojima.

August 2024

ic! berlin presents 4 mesmerizing sunglasses models to honor the legendary rock band Rolling Stones. Satisfaction Rs. pays homage to the rebellious energy and dynamic force of the 60s music era. This aviator-styled masterpiece features a frame shape and striking lens engraving that epitomize the song’s iconic style. The model Rainbow Rs. celebrates the vivid essence of the lyrics with its multi-colored lens. This shield-framed beauty encapsulates the psychedelic rock style that will set you apart from the rest. The model Sympathy Rs. raws inspiration from the dark allure and enigmatic temptation of the Stones’ renowned song. Its teardrop aviator design, complete with an etched pattern on the front, adds a touch of mystery that will intrigue onlookers. The other model Jack Rs. embodies the explosive character and dynamic riffs of the unforgettable “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” Its curved frame, dedicated to one of the Stones’ most iconic songs, exudes an unwavering rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Each model proudly displays the engraved iconic Rolling Stones logo on the temples. The dominant colors of the collection are black and gun metal, beautifully complemented by special lenses and the bands iconic Red Lips Logo adorning the temples.

August 2024