Tura Renews Eyewear License With Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B and Gx

By Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:21 AM NEW YORK—Tura has announced the renewal of its exclusive license with Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B and Gx eyewear collections. This renewal is for several more years.

Deadline Extended to May 24: Still Time to Nominate a Supportive Business Partner, for the 20/20 Magazine and Vision Monday 2023 'Ultimate Partners' Program

By Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:15 AM NEW YORK—The readers of Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine are being asked to share their choices for great business support partners in another challenging business year, via the new Ultimate Partners program. Nominations for 2023 have been coming in over the past several weeks and the deadline for submissions has been extended until 11:59 p.m., ET, on May 24. Readers are being asked to recall when they were facing a critical challenge, in 2022 and into this year, and to salute the business partner who showed up at the right moment to reshape that problem into an opportunity or name which supplier, or representative, came to the rescue with valuable new solutions.

Revo Opens First Flagship Store in Barcelona

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:18 AM NEW YORK and BARCELONA—Revo has announced the opening of its first flagship store in Barcelona, Spain. Located on Baixada de la Llibreteria in the Gothic Quarter, the store is in one of the city’s most charming and highly trafficked neighborhoods.

Modo Acquires Lowercase Eyewear

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Monday, May 15, 2023 12:24 AM NEW YORK—Modo announced its acquisition of Lowercase, a Brooklyn, New York-based independent eyewear manufacturer. Gerard Masci founded Lowercase in 2016 on the commitment of quality craftsmanship in bold, retro designs.

Bulgari and Thélios Announce Strategic Eyewear Partnership

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Thursday, May 11, 2023 12:24 AM ROME and LONGARONE, Italy—Bulgari and Thélios have announced a new partnership for the creation, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of Bulgari eyewear. This strategic partnership will officially begin in January 2024.

Mirage Obtains ISO 14001:2015 Certification for Environmental Management System

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Thursday, May 11, 2023 12:15 AM VARESE, Italy—Italian eyewear company Mirage has announced that it has completed the certification cycle for the creation and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) and obtained ISO 14001:2015 certification. This certification comes after a three-year process. ISO 14001:2015 certification requires compliance with the most important environmental standards and represents a particularly significant milestone for the company, which specializes in the production of injection molded eyewear. The certification asserts that Mirage’s EMS takes into account all environmental aspects and risks related to: energy and water consumption, air pollution and emissions, the choice of raw materials, waste management, investments in environmental responsibility, the use of chemicals, maintenance procedures and, finally, training and education activities.

Eyeporters’ OWA Regional Event Features Student Fashion Show, Clothing Donations

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023 12:15 AM LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Eyeporters hosted an Optical Women’s Association regional event at its studio in Lake Forest, California, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, to host a fashion show organized by students from the local Orange County School of the Arts.

Accessories Council Celebrates 27th Annual ACE Awards With Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Kris Jenner, Ciara and More

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Monday, May 8, 2023 12:21 AM NEW YORK—On Wednesday night, May 3, 2023, the Accessories Council hosted its 27th annual ACE Awards in New York City, honoring individuals and companies who have furthered the awareness and use of accessories. The ACE Awards were first created in 1997 to celebrate the accomplishments of the industry and bring consumer attention to the categories before important shopping periods. Over the course of these past 27 years, the Accessories Council has honored and recognized global brands and pioneers, positioning them at the forefront of the fashion industry. Several eyewear Accessories Council members took part at this year's ACE event.

Safilo Group Cites Growth in Europe and Emerging Markets in Q1 Results

By Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023 12:24 AM PADUA, Italy—Safilo Group S.p.A's board of directors reviewed and approved the company's Q1 2023 economic and key performance indicators. Angelo Trocchia, Safilo Group CEO, said, “The first quarter of 2023 broadly met our expectations for the beginning of the year, reflecting the continuation of some of the main business drivers that had characterized the second half of last year.

Marcolin Group Reports Q1 Sales Increases

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Thursday, May 4, 2023 12:21 AM LONGARONE, Italy—The board of directors of Marcolin S.p.A. approved the consolidated financial results as of March 31,  2023. In the first quarter of 2023, the consolidation of the company's economic results continued positively.

ClearVision Named ‘Best Company to Work for in New York’ for Eighth Time

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Thursday, May 4, 2023 12:15 AM HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—ClearVision Optical has been recognized by the New York State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group and Rochester Business Journal as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York. This is the eighth time ClearVision has received this honor. The Best Companies to Work for in New York program identifies and honors the best places of employment in New York, according to an announcement from ClearVision.

Oakley Revamps Southern California HQ as Reimagined Flagship Store, Museum of Heritage Products

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:21 AM FOOTHILL RANCH. Calif.—Oakley has reopened the doors of one of its first ever retail stores based at the brand’s headquarters, Oakley One Icon in Foothill Ranch, California.

Inspecs Reports Q1 Sales Increase in Unaudited Release of Preliminary Results

By Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:18 AM BATH, England—Inspecs Group plc (LSE: SPEC), a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear, announced on April 27  its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2022.

Estee Lauder Completes Acquisition of Tom Ford Brand; Marcolin Reiterates Extension of Its Long-Term Eyewear Licence

By Staff
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:18 AM NEW YORK and LONGARONE, Italy—The Estee Lauder Companies (ELC) announced the completion of its acquisition of the Tom Ford brand on Aug. 28 and the company is now the sole owner of the brand and all its intellectual property.

EssilorLuxottica and Roger Federer Announce Exclusive Global Eyewear Collaboration Between Oliver Peoples and RF Brand

By Staff
Friday, April 28, 2023 12:21 AM CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—EssilorLuxottica and Roger Federer have announced an exclusive licensing agreement for the design, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of eyewear between the Roger Federer (RF) and Oliver Peoples brands.