NEW YORK—With Expo still fresh on everyone’s minds, Vision Monday presents a slideshow to recap some of the sights and excitement that helped make up Vision Expo East. See who was at the industry parties held on the show floor and around New York City last week. Highlights include a look at how the optical community honored individuals who have made lasting contributions to the industry, as well as celebrations of company anniversaries and product launches.
Celebrating Jonathan Adler »
REM Eyewear hosted a party for press to introduce the new Jonathan Adler eyewear collection on March 18, and invited them to make pottery at the Adler showroom and studio. Here, REM's Mike Hundert customizes a coaster.
OWA Champagne Breakfast »
Luxottica's Holly Rush (l) has an "Intimate Conversation With..." Washington Post Live's Lois Romano for the first annual OWA Champagne Breakfast honoring women in leadership on March 19.
OWA Champagne Breakfast »
(L to R) Safilo's Brian Breuer, Tiara Claxton and Sue Gunter enjoy the breakfast event.
OWA Champagne Breakfast »
Industry leaders, OWA members and guests packed the room for the first ever OWA Champagne Breakfast.
OWA Star Awards »
Celebrating at the OWA Star Awards event held at the Calvin Klein flagship store on March 20, were (l to r) Pleiades honoree Maureen Cavanaugh, the Vision Impact Institute; OWA president Christie Walker; and Pyxis award winner Amy Spiezio, Eyecare Business.
OWA Star Awards »
OWA board members Heather Smith (l), VisionWeb, and Jennifer Jackson, Opti-Port, are ready for guests to arrive at the OWA Pleiades Award ceremony.
OWA Star Awards »
(L to R) Marchon's Mark Ginsberg and Donna Rollins, formerly Marchon, welcome guests to the Calvin Klein flagship store.
OWA Star Awards »
Mark Ginsberg, Marchon, gives Eyecare Business' Amy Spiezio a congratulatory hug for winning the Pyxis award at the reception.
Person of Vision Award »
Prevent Blindness honored Ed Greene, retired CEO of The Vision Council, as the recipient of the 2015 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award. At the dinner on March 19 were (l to r) Prevent Blindness' Hugh Parry; honoree and Person of Vision Ed Greene; and PFO Global's Rudolph Suter, who presented the award.
Person of Vision Award »
Ed Greene celebrates his award-winning evening with his wife Susan Greene (l) and daughter Sarah Goode.
Person of Vision Award »
Person of Vision honoree Ed Greene, with PFO Global's Rudolph Suter.
Sama's DeCode Launch »
Sama Eyewear's Sheila and Ross Vance (r) with Luxury Optical Holding's Glenn Reisch (c) at the brand's launch of their DeCode collection at the Baccarat Residences on March 19.
Sama's DeCode Launch »
Sama Eyewear's Brian Glasgow with Valerie Yawit of Eyestyles in Anchorage, Alaska at the brand's DeCode launch party.
Getting Artsee »
(L to R) Artsee Eyewear's Julio Santiago hosted designer Blake Kuwahara and Bevel's Richard Mewha, distributor of Kuwahara's namesake line, on March 19 at his Battery Park City store.
CooperVision Expands LensFerry »
Dennis Murphy of CooperVision took the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 19 to announce the expansion of its mobile contact lens commerce service, LensFerry.
CooperVision Expands LensFerry »
CooperVision's Shaun Schooley, (l) and Jeremy Godsil of WebSystem 3, who helped to develop the interface for mobile contact lens commerce service.
Opti-Port Reception »
At the Opti-Port SPARK reception at Columbus Circle on March 19, president Jim Edwards (c) met with Eye Care Specialties' Austin Mackrill (l) and Justin Hoatson. During the event, attendees had the opportunity to tour Brandsnap, a visual control room for social media.
Opti-Port Reception »
Zyloware's George McLeod (l) and Standard Optical's Stephen Schubach had a chance to catch up at the Opti-Port reception.
Opti-Port Reception »
Representing the national alliance at the Opti-Port reception, Shaun Campbell (l) talked business with Essilor's John Walborn.
Eyes on New York Gala »
Honoree ABB Optical Group's Angel Alvarez (r) with Allen Barker, OD, (l) who was the chair of the event and presented the award, and Barbara Saltzman, board president of the SUNY Optometric Foundation at the Eyes on New York Gala at the Plaza Hotel on March 20.
CFDA Panel and Reception »
Steven Kolb, CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA), moderated a panel of eyewear designers that formed a subgroup within the CFDA, the edCDFA, on March 20 in the Galleria Lounge.
CFDA Panel and Reception »
(L to R) CEO of of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Steven Kolb headed up a panel of eyewear designers that included Blake Kuwahara, Christian Roth, Gai Gherardi, l.a. Eyeworks, Robert Marc, Selima Salaun and Shane Baum, Leisure Society, who comprise part of the edCDFA.
ODs on Facebook Party »
Vision Source's Derrick Artis with the Vision Source team at the ODs on Facebook party. Vision Source was the party's sponsor.
ODs on Facebook Party »
ODs on Facebook party sponsor GPN's Jay Binkowitz with daughters Yvonne and Nicole.
ODs on Facebook Party »
Party sponsor, Zeiss's Meredith Feldman, with Alan Glazier, OD, founder of ODs on Facebook.
Smith's 50th Anniversary »
(L to R) Safilo's Glenn Rusk and Henri Blomvquist along with Smith Optics' Eric Carlson, Luca Zuliani and Tom Carberry celebrate Smith's 50th anniversary on March 20 at the Safilo showroom in NYC.
Europa's Customer Dinner »
(L to R) Jerry Wolowicz, Amanda Shapiro, Scott Shapiro, Cynthia Shapiro and Chris Loeffler of Europa International at their customer appreciation dinner hosted at the W Hotel on March 20.
Italia Independent Reception »
Italia Independent co-founder, Andrea Tessitore (l) and artist Bradley Theodore (third from left) celebrate with guests at the Hotel Americano.
The Loft Reception »
Designer Blake Kuwahara and Nada Vuksic of Bruce Eyewear in Vancouver, BC celebrate at the Loft NYC party on March 20 at Hudson Mercantile.
The Loft Reception »
Djordje Stefanovic (l) of Ermenegildo Zegna with Fabrizio Gamberini of Marcolin U.S.A. welcomed guests to a cocktail reception for the launch of the new Ermenegildo Zegna eyewear collection on March 20, at the brand's Fifth Avenue flagship store.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
The EyeRock band rocks the house.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
Charlene Law (l) and Karen Stotz, Shamir, enjoy show.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
The dance floor is packed as the music fills the Hard Rock Café.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
Jobson's Andrew Karp performing front and center at the concert.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
(L to R) New Eyes for the Needy's Jean Gajano; Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Lisa Loeb; and New Eyes board member and Costco's Denise Mogil enjoying themselves at the EyeRock event.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
Rockin it up at the benefit concert are Samantha Hunter and Verle Momiyama, both of Kaiser, Hawaii.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
(L to R) Alanna Martin, Gregg Carter, and Cindy Solomon, ClearVision Optical enjoy the music at EyeRock.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
Vision-Ease's Tamika Ware checks out the auction items at the Hard Rock Café.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
(L to R) Bill Gerber, Tristan Barrueco, and Steve Ferri, having fun at EyeRock.
EyeRock Benefit Concert »
The ultimate Doc of Rock, Gary Gerber.
Aspire Launch »
Debra Halpert of Hamptons Magazine came out to help celebrate the launch of the Aspire Eyewear collection with ClearVision Optical's Peter Friedfeld on March 21 at The Glass Houses.
Ørgreen Celebration »
Claire Goldsmith and Henrik Ørgreen fete their partnership at the Hoerle-Guggenheim gallery on March 21.
Ørgreen Celebration »
Shane Baum (l) of Baumvision and Leisure Society helped Claire Goldsmith and Ørgreen celebrate on March 21.
Villavecchia 35th Anniversary reception »
Hosting the Villavecchia Buying Group 35th Anniversary reception on March 21 were (l to r) Brian Villavecchia, Cathy Denkus, Diane Villavecchia-Meehan, and Al Villavecchia.