By Staff
Monday, July 13, 2020 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—Gatto USA, part of the Italy-based
Gatto Group is expanding its presence in the U.S. market to offer its services to American-based eyewear and accessories companies. Headed by Francesco de Grossi, Gatto USA has a showroom here in Manhattan as well as a service facility in Boonton, N.J. to support customers who are looking to collaborate on packaging and paper products, displays, product cases and visual merchandising for their collections, according to the company.
By Staff
Monday, June 29, 2020 12:21 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Global announced a new strategic partnership with
Kering Eyewear, the company said, adding that "This will expand choice and offer exclusive benefits to practices participating in the
VSP Global Premier Program.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Open Your Eyes Frame Vendue, an
auction presented by The Vision Council and featuring frames with special significance designed by leading independent designers to support the
Equal Justice Initiative and
My Brother's Keeper Alliance, is accepting bids until Friday, June 26 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Monday, June 22, 2020 1:00 AM
Bright, bold frames with exciting patterns and hyperactive shapes are perfect for summer—indoors or out.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
The Accessories Council reports that the deadline to submit entries for its 2nd annual Design Excellence Awards has been extended through July 26, 2020. The Design Excellence Award finalists will be announced on Aug. 3 and the winners in each category will be unveiled on Sept. 3.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Monday, May 18, 2020 1:00 AM
WHAT: Pastels for Spring and Summer that feel light, airy and carefree.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Monday, May 4, 2020 12:05 AM
Eyewear made with natural or recycled materials that pays homage to the Earth and reminds us just how precious our home really is.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Monday, May 4, 2020 12:04 AM
NEW YORK—Mykita and Leica Camera AG have announced a partnership, launching with a debut sunglasses collection. The Mykita|Leica collection centers around new sun lenses which Mykita and Leica engineered together, exclusively for this collection. The lenses are optical grade quality and, paired with Mykita’s distinct and iconic design language, bring the highest level of German engineering to eyewear. The collection was designed in collaboration with the Leica design studio in Munich and handcrafted at the Mykita Haus in Berlin.
By Staff
Monday, May 4, 2020 12:03 AM
Even in a virtual classroom, optimism is fashionable. Whether it's a refreshed retro shape, lightweight durable metals, or cool fashionable colors,
Life is Good eyewear for teens helps spread good vibes.
www.mcgeegroup.com
By Staff
Monday, May 4, 2020 12:03 AM
@VisionMonday’s Instagram features eyewear related celebrity fashion, street style and trends. Here, musician
H.E.R. wears Karen Walker sunglasses while thanking our essential workers.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Monday, April 20, 2020 12:45 AM
Eyewear made with natural or recycled materials that pays homage to the Earth and reminds us just how precious our home really is.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Monday, April 20, 2020 12:44 AM
NEW YORK—Mykita and Leica Camera AG have announced a partnership, launching with a debut sunglasses collection. The Mykita|Leica collection centers around new sun lenses which Mykita and Leica engineered together, exclusively for this collection. The lenses are optical grade quality and, paired with Mykita’s distinct and iconic design language, bring the highest level of German engineering to eyewear. The collection was designed in collaboration with the Leica design studio in Munich and handcrafted at the Mykita Haus in Berlin.
By Gwendolyn Plummer
Monday, April 20, 2020 12:43 AM
NEW YORK—Garrett Leight and premium luggage brand Rimowa have introduced a special edition collaborative collection, made up of six pairs of sunglasses (three metal and three acetate), two luggage sticker sets and a limited-edition Rimowa x Garrett Leight California Optical Essential Cabin Suitcase in white gloss.
By Staff
Monday, April 20, 2020 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—The Accessories Council will launch the 2nd Edition of the Design Excellence Awards today.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—The Elaine Gold Launch Pad program, created in a partnership of the
Accessories Council and the
Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA), is making a $250,000 donation to
A Common Thread, the new CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund initiative that supports those in fashion impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.