The 'Extraordinary Italian Eyewear' Roadshow in the U.S. Showcases Independent Eyewear

By Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12:21 AM NEW YORK—The Italian Trade Agency concluded their independent eyewear roadshow held in Seattle and Chicago last month. Under the theme "Extraordinary Italian Eyewear," the events underscored elegance and innovation in eyewear.

Accessories Council Announces Winners of 2023 Design Excellence Awards

By Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023 12:21 AM NEW YORK—The Accessories Council has announced the winners of their 5th Annual Design Excellence Awards at the Fashionphile showroom here. Eighteen awards were bestowed on dynamic products that ranged in price from $40 to $9,000 retail.

Thélios' CEO Alessandro Zanardo Shares His Perspective on Barton Perreira, Vuarnet and the Group's Expansion Plans

By Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 12:24 AM NEW YORK and LONGARONE, Italy—Investment in its brand portfolio, its own eyewear manufacturing, new international subsidiaries and expanded sales and internal brand and sales teams have made it a busy two years for Thélios, the eyewear division of LVMH, the world's largest luxury group. This week's announcement of the signing of a deal to acquire Los Angeles-based eyewear/sunwear Barton Perreira, as VMAIL reported yesterday, was another sign of the ongoing transformation of the group. The deal for Barton Perreira was reported by The Wall Street Journal to be valued at $80 million based on its own sources.

Thélios Acquires Luxury Eyewear Brand Barton Perreira

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Monday, November 6, 2023 12:27 AM LONGARONE, Italy—In a move that company executives stated will broaden its portfolio, Thélios, the eyewear division of LVMH, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Barton Perreira, the well-known luxury eyewear company co-founded by Bill Barton and Patty Perreira in 2007 in Los Angeles, Calif. "The acquisition of this timeless luxury eyewear brand further expands Thélios’ portfolio and contributes to strengthening its leadership in luxury eyewear excellence," the company said. Alessandro Zanardo, CEO of Thélios, declared, “We are excited to welcome Barton Perreira into our Maison portfolio.

Citing the Contribution of Maui Jim, Kering Eyewear Reports Sales Gains in Third Quarter

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:30 AM PARIS—Within the Kering Group's (PARIS:KER) financial results for the third fiscal quarter of 2023, issued yesterday, the company reported global revenues for Kering Eyewear for the period reached €330 million, an increase of 34 percent from the prior year's third quarter, the company said, citing the contribution of Maui Jim. Kering Eyewear sales in the Q3 were up 2 percent on a comparable basis. "Growth was mainly driven by sales of optical frames following very strong sales of sunglasses in the first half of the year," the company noted, adding in its presentation to the financial release that comparable growth was driven by Japan and APAC regions.

Voting Ends Today for Jobson's 2023 EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards

By Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:15 AM NEW YORK—Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine are hosting the 15th annual EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards to identify the optical industry’s favorite products and companies this year, but time is running out—nominations will close tonight at 11:59 p.m.

LOFT Eyewear Show to Remain in New York

By Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023 12:24 AM NEW YORK—LOFT Eyewear Show is set to remain in New York City in 2025 and beyond. Since 2000, the LOFT events, in New York and San Francisco, have showcased exclusive, independent and cutting edge designers from around the world.

Time Is Running Out: Cast Your Votes for Jobson's 2023 EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards—Nominations to Close on Tuesday, Oct. 24

By Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023 12:15 AM NEW YORK—Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine are hosting the 15th annual EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards to identify the optical industry’s favorite products and companies this year. But time is running out—nominations will close on Oct. 24 at 11:59 p.m.

Time Is Running Out: Cast Your Votes for Jobson's 2023 EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards—Nominations Close on Oct. 24

By Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023 12:15 AM NEW YORK—Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine are hosting the 15th annual EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards to identify the optical industry’s favorite products and companies this year. These two Jobson Medical Information publications are teaming up once again this fall to get readers’ opinions by asking optical retailers and ECPs to identify their favorite products in 23 distinct categories, but time is running out—nominations will close on Oct. 24 at 11:59 p.m.

Deadline Approaching on Oct. 27 to Vote for Accessories Council Design Excellence Awards

By Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:24 AM NEW YORK—The deadline is approaching for those who want to vote for the eyewear and sunwear product finalists in the Accessories Council's 2023 Design Excellence Awards (DEA). Votes (one per person) must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 27.

UN-TI-TLED Agency Debuts New Website

By Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:15 AM CHICAGO—UN-TI-TLED, the new creative agency under Nicolas Roseillier, is announcing the launch of its new website, showcasing its innovative portfolio and extensive range of projects. Started just a few months ago, as VMAIL reported, UN-TI-TLED specializes in fostering unique collaborations, spanning a wide spectrum of creative ventures, including product design, photography, campaigns, immersive experiential show installations, and more. “I’m thrilled to introduce the new website to the world and to the eyewear community. It reflects the agency’s commitment to pushing creative boundaries and developing meaningful collaborations." said Roseillier, founder and creative strategist.

Reminder: Cast Your Votes for Jobson's 2023 EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards—Nominations Close on Oct. 25

By Staff
Friday, October 13, 2023 12:21 AM NEW YORK—Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine are hosting the 15th annual EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards to identify the optical industry’s favorite products and companies this year. These two Jobson Medical Information publications are teaming up once again this fall to get readers’ opinions by asking optical retailers and ECPs to identify their favorite products in 23 distinct categories.

It's Time to Cast Your Votes for Jobson's 2023 EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards—Nominations Close on Oct. 25

By Staff
Monday, October 9, 2023 12:27 AM NEW YORK—Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine are hosting the 15th annual EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards to identify the optical industry’s favorite products and companies this year. These two Jobson Medical Information publications are teaming up once again this fall to get readers’ opinions by asking optical retailers and ECPs to identify their favorite products in 22 distinct categories.

Silmo d'Or Honors Eyewear Design and Technology Achievements at the 2023 Awards

By Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:21 AM PARIS—Silmo bestowed its 30th annual Silmo d'Or Awards last weekend during the French eyewear show and exhibition held here from Sept. 29–Oct. 2. At the ceremony, honors were bestowed upon a range of eyewear, sunwear and technology companies, whose products were judged by an invitational jury of experts, according to an announcement by show organizers. All the awards and a brief description of each and an image are posted here on the show's website.

Italian Trade Agency Shares More Details about Upcoming 'Extraordinary Italian Style' Events in Seattle and Chicago

By Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 12:18 AM NEW YORK—The Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with ANFAO, Italy’s eyewear manufacturers association, is sharing further details about their upcoming "Extraordinary Italian Eyewear" events.