Category: What’s new in eyewear

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April 18, 2016

Vinylize Turns Gold Records into Glasses at Vision Expo

Framed gold and platinum records used to be common on the walls of music business executives until black vinyl LPs gave way to CDs. But not only were classic LPs Read More

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Hoffman Natural Eyewear – Gold Rush

Pretty much every object of desire has been given the gold treatment – all the way to the entire body of a Bond girl in “Goldfinger.” Upscale Japanese restaurants are Read More

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April 13, 2016

A Shady Duo by Ørgreen

In a world of contrast and contradiction, Ørgreen introduces a pairing of opposites. Two versions of the same concept in a unisex duo of sunglasses celebrating the duality of difference. Read More

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April 12, 2016

Sunclips by Andy Wolf Eyewear

Andy Wolf Eyewear is launching a modern interpretation of clip-on glasses just in time for summer. The aim was to focus on the essentials, with the clip’s minimalist and functional Read More

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Native Sons 2016 Spring/Summer Eyewear Collection

  Designers Shinzuki Takizawa and Tommy O’Gara of quality eyewear brand Native Sons has come up with another range of sleek pieces for this season. The frames are all available Read More

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April 1, 2016

SUPER Andy Warhol The Iconic Series

The collaboration between SUPER and The Andy Warhol Foundation arrived to its third release. Introducing its retro-inspired Iconic Series, SUPER designed a unique selection of colors inspired directly from opticals Read More

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March 28, 2016

Leading Contemporary Artists Collaborate with Classic Specs

New York-based eyewear provider Classic Specs has joined forces with three of today’s influential names in the art community to design a new collection of conversation-starting frames. The glasses and Read More

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March 27, 2016

Bændit’s Modular Bendable Eyewear

Functional meets fashionable, Bændit Eyewear provides an modular and bendable sunglasses. Lightweight and resistant to deformation, their eyewear allows ease to use and to keep. Each of pair of sunglasses is comprised Read More

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UX Share your Eyewear by X-IDE

UX Share your Eyewear by X-IDE, officially launched at Mido 2016, takes its cue from the world of young people – the vitality and energy that sets them apart. New technologies Read More

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March 26, 2016

Take A Look At Self-Portrait’s First Eyewear Collaboration With Le Specs

ELLE chats to Self-Portrait designer Han Chong about his latest venture. If you have your ear to the proverbial fashion ground, then you’ll know that ‘Self-Portrait’ is the hottest, and Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
March 22, 2016

EBLOCK presents a new collection: B-SIDE VIBE

Eblock launched the first models of the new VIBE collection in occasion of the Mido 2016: Nylon and metal combined in new shapes and new colours resulting in a lightweight frame Read More

  • Trend Reports
March 14, 2016

Mido 2016 Trend Report: The Eccentric Materials

We’re always excited to see the latest materials used at Mido for creating prescription glasses and sunglasses, this year did not disappoint, here are some that we spotted! 1.Hapter 2. Paper Read More

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Mido 2016 Trend Report: The Shape Shifters

This year at Mido 2016, we’ve seen change in the shapes of both sunglasses and prescription frames. We’ve reviewed them and here is a collection of all the newest shapes in Read More

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Mido 2016 Trend Report: The Natural Wood

It’s been a few years since Wooden material for eyewear and every year the designs get more and more interesting with the evolution of the materials.   1. Waiting For The Read More

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Mido 2016 Trend Report: The Adventurous Colours

At Mido 2016, we’ve also spotted a trend of bright and adventurous colours for both prescription glasses and sunglasses.   1. Kirk & Kirk 2. Nao Ned 3. Calavera 4. Read More

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Mido 2016 Trend Report: The New Cut

One design element that we’ve seen across brands at Mido 2016 was a small detail in the frames of the eyewear that instantly makes the designs unique. Different ways of Read More

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Mido 2016 Trend Report: The Updated Classics

The classics are classics for many reasons like the design, comfort and durability of the eyewear. At Mido 2016, brands thought outside the box on how to update their classic Read More

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Mido 2016 Trend Report: The Vintage Inspired

Fashion has always been inspired by the past, eyewear designs are no exception. Here are some brands we’ve spotted at Mido 2016 showcasing vintage inspired shaped and colours. 1. Thierry Read More

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Mido 2016 Trend Report: The Avant Garde

The possibilities of creativity are endless when it comes to Avant Garde eyewear designs, here are some of the craziest brands at Mido 2016!   1. Oliver Goldsmith Eyewear 2. Read More

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Komono Curated: Baloji x Komono

Komono Curated is an ongoing series of capsule collections and artist collaborations developed to push the boundaries of the known accessory world and conquer new frontiers. Curated allows Komono to Read More

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Mido 2016 Trend Report

The 46th edition of Mido was insightful and eye opening. The advancement of old brands and the list of flourishing new designer brands is the start of a new exciting Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
March 5, 2016

RYE & LYE reinterpreted The Divine Comedy and the Frenzy of Orlando

Since its very beginning, RYE&LYE has followed a path of research and experimentation tied to the use of unconventional materials and processes not common in the eyewear sector. The RYE&LYE Read More

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March 1, 2016

Neo Made in Italy by Blackfin

The latest collection by Blackfin is almost like a celebration of the quality and craftsmanship of Italy.  There are a great many Italian companies, but only a few remain whose Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
February 27, 2016

Mido Optical Fair 2016

Every year more than hundreds of eyewear designers and brands flock down to Mido in Milan, Italy to showcase their latest innovations and designs. This year, Mido is even larger Read More

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February 20, 2016

Q & A with GRO Founder, Penna Omega

GRO is produced in an Italian factory, where every section of the frame is cut, assembled and polished by the hands of dedicated eyewear artisans. Something always gets lost when Read More

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February 12, 2016

2016 Eyewear Tradeshows

Welcome to 2016 and here are the list of all Optical and Eyewear Exhibitions and Tradeshows around the world, we have prepared a brief intro for each trade show or Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
January 29, 2016

theo Eyewear x Matali Crasset

With WIDE OPEN, a collection of no fewer than 12 glasses, theo eyewear is inaugurating a truly exceptional collaboration with French designer matali crasset. It is the first time that Read More

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January 27, 2016

The Glasses of The Future are Made from Paper

Perhaps the glasses of the future will be made with Paper.  A handcrafted masterpiece requires time and patience. With up to 20 layers of the most elegant Italian fine paper Read More

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January 26, 2016

Daydream Believers by Sunday Somewhere

The Story 7:20am. Sunrise. Sicily. Through our villa window, Hazy morning thoughts drift over uneven cobblestones, Passed white linen pegged to makeshift washing lines, Bergamot citrus groves in the distance. Read More

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January 25, 2016

A Peek Inside Victoria Beckham’s Exquisite Eyewear Factory

To show the art and process behind making eyewear, Victoria Beckham is sharing a peek inside her exquisite Italian factory. Based in Valdobbiadene, a small town 50 miles outside of Venice, Read More