NEW YORK—LOFT Eyewear Shows has announced the creation of the New York Eyewear Design Week, with its first edition to be held in New York City from March 13 through 15, 2025, concurrent with the LOFT Eyewear Show in New York. For this first edition, Kering Eyewear and Thélios will participate with independently hosted showroom events to present their Summer 2025 collections. According to LOFT Eyewear Shows organizers, the primary objective of New York Eyewear Design Week is to foster a seamless, curated experience that brings together a diverse array of eyewear brands and industry stakeholders.
In a statement, organizers said, “With the New York Eyewear Design Week 2025 LOFT Eyewear Shows, Kering Eyewear and Thélios aim to deliver an unforgettable week of inspiration and innovation. The initiative is designed to benefit eyewear boutiques, industry buyers, optometrists, opticians and their staff, offering them a rich, immersive experience in a city they know and love.”
In addition, New York Eyewear Design Week will feature a full complement of optometry and opticianry continuing education as well as a space dedicated to machinery, software and optometric needs.
More information about New York Eyewear Design Week will continue to be released on the New York Eyewear Design Week website.