COPENHAGEN—Copenhagen Specs, now in partnership with Silmo as VMAIL reported in March of this year, intends to bring the unique fair concept to cities other than Copenhagen and Berlin. Organizers have just announced that the next city will be Barcelona, and the dates for the first Barcelona Specs show will be May 9 to 10, 2020. The eyewear fair will take place in the middle of Barcelona city in the Italian Pavilion, Fira Montjuic at Plaça d'Espanya.

Morten Gammelmark, founder/CEO of Copenhagen Specs said, "The ambition of Copenhagen Specs has always been to promote and support independent eyewear. And with the partnership with Silmo, the longtime promoter of eyewear excellency, we now have the opportunity to bring the eyewear fair to Barcelona and promote the fantastic independent eyewear brands. We will stay true to our concept with small booths, focus on the product and a cozy and very unique atmosphere.”

He added, “We look forward to continuing the close cooperation we have with all the independent eyewear brands and we look forward to working closely together with the independent shops in Spain and the surrounding countries.”

More information about “Barcelona Specs” will be available on www.copenhagenspecs.dk within the coming months.In 2020, the show dates are: Copenhagen Specs (in Copenhagen), March 7 to 8, 2020; Barcelona Specs, May 9 to 10, 2020; and Berlin Specs, September 5 to 6, 2020. Details are available from Gammelmark at morten@copenhagenspecs.dk.