Category: Brands

  • What's new in eyewear
January 18, 2016

Interview with Garrett Leight about Making It

Garrett Leight is the first to admit that being the son of Larry Leight, founder of iconic, 30-year-old eyewear brand Oliver Peoples, has benefited his own pursuits in the eyewear Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
December 30, 2015

Warby Parker’s New Glasses Bring Winter Layering to Eyewear

Warby Parker has made a name for itself selling stylish everyday eyewear that won’t put a major dent in your checking account, but for its latest collection, founders Neil Blumenthal and Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
December 12, 2015

Oren Isaac Eyewear Unlike Any Other

Who is Oren Isaac? Since 1997, founder and optician Emmanuel Aboucaya, has perfected his craft in the Soho area of New York City. With Oren Isaac eyewear, Emmanuel’s passion has now come to Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
November 30, 2015

Res/Rei 2015 Collection

RES / REI frames are handmade by experienced artisans. The Mythologies This collection finds its inspiration in the work of the ‘Memphis Collective’ during the 80’s. Founded by Italian artists Read More

  • Highlights
November 25, 2015

Black Optical x Jacques Marie Mage American Bison Collection

Nothing says fall like black leather, but with jackets saturating the streets and pants being a tough trend to nail, haven’t you been looking for a piece that will accent Read More

  • Trends

Philippe Starck’s Latest Eyewear Collection Is More Futuristic Than Ever

The artist, who made his name in architecture and industrial design, has added a twist to his long-running line of frames.

  • What's new in eyewear
November 20, 2015

SPINE’s High-tech Patented Hinge Technology

Technology and design come together in the latest 6 piece optical collection by SPINE where retro shapes are brought into the future with ultra streamlined flat bridges and subtle bevel Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
November 10, 2015

Hacket Bespoke Optical Collection

Handcrafted from the finest acetates and meticulously tailored to fit, the range fully embraces classic aesthetics through timeless styling.

  • What's new in eyewear
November 2, 2015

Woodone Debuts Nature Collection at Silmo 2015

The marvels of nature frequently offer sources of inspiration to WooDone. More than ever before, this year the beauty of flowers reigns supreme in the collection the South Tyrol brand Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
October 31, 2015

Shark-lock patent eyewear by Blackfin

The Shark-lock patent has won the prize in the Technological Innovation category! The Silmo d’Or prize goes to Blackfin, the 100% Italian brand of titanium eyewear. This much-coveted golden statuette Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
October 30, 2015

Titanium 3D glasses by Hoet

The 3D laser-printed Hoet Couture collection in titanium already includes 5 models. The 3D technology offers a number of unprecedented options in terms of design, custom made and is eco-friendly. Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
October 29, 2015

CACHAREL Optical Collection 2015

Imagine Paris with its timeless atmosphere and its lavish surroundings. A clear light blue sky and leaves falling from majestic trees. A woman is strolling around the Tuileries Gardens, her Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
October 28, 2015

Introducing Kevin Durant x Nike Optical Collection

This season, Nike Vision will launch an optical collection in collaboration with one of today’s great basketball players, reigning MVP Kevin Durant. The collection will consist of two unisex styles: Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
October 26, 2015

The Row Collaborates with Oliver Peoples on Eyewear

The Row is launching an eyewear collection with Oliver Peoples. Headed up by former actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the label is a firm favourite with the A-list. While the Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
October 23, 2015

Frameri Partners With EnChroma To Offer Fashion Eyewear For The Color Blind

For the one in twelve men (and one in two hundred women) who suffer from color blindness, online eyeglasses retailer Frameri is partnering with color-enhancing lens manufacturer EnChroma to create the first fashion Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
October 19, 2015

Wes Anderson Meets the Addams Family in This Beautifully Crazy Ad

You’ve never seen an optician ad that’s anywhere near as wild as this one. Washington, D.C., agency Design Army created the spot for Georgetown Optician, and it’s just a crazy Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
October 18, 2015

Allsaints x Archibald Optics: Limited Edition Sunglasses

Fashion brand AllSaints celebrates its 21st anniversary with a collaboration with London-based eyewear label Archibald Optics creating a unique line of sunglasses that’s so limited you must get your hands on Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
October 11, 2015

Rigards Doing Tradition Differently

Grounded in tradition, the eyewear brand Rigards has always had an innovative approach to the term tradition. Being focused on on rediscovering the hidden treasures of natural horn frames, creating Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
September 6, 2015

Adidas x Italia Independent Sign Deal For Adidas Originals Eyewear

German active wear brand, Adidas and Italian design company, Italia Independent, have signed a four-year long eyewear licensing deal. The agreement details the production and distribution for Adidas Originals eyewear, Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
September 2, 2015

PARED Eyewear Spring Summer 2015 Campaign

We refuse to believe there’s even a single person on the planet who can resist the allure of Studio 54, regardless of whether or not they got to witness it. Pared Eyewear is Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
August 29, 2015

Launch of Yohji Yamamota Optical – Deconstructed & Reconstructed

Is there anything Yohji Yamamoto shies away from? We’re starting to think not. Most recently the iconic designer, who has been redefining the boundaries of fashion since 1972, debuted several Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
August 28, 2015

Carbon-Wood Innovation For FLEYE’s New Collection

FLEYE is the first eyewear company to blend man-made carbon fibres and natural wood fibres in one glasses frame. It’s a fine balance of opposites. Engineering vs nature. Super strong, Read More

  • What's new in eyewear
August 18, 2015

Drew Barrymore Launches Flower Eyewear Collection

It seems Drew Barrymore is taking a page from James Franco’s book and becoming a jack-of-all-trades—and we’re not complaining. After launching her own cosmetics brand, Flower (named after her production company, Flower Films), Read More

  • Trends
August 17, 2015

A Music-Biz Legend Launches Eyewear

An interview with president David Nilsson and head of design Lina Aastrup of Stockholm-based Swedish Eyewear, which holds the global license for Marshall Eyewear. Why Marshall? Isn’t it known for making Read More

  • What's new in eyewear

L.G.R glasses on Tom Cruise in the latest Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation

Tom Cruise wearing LGR in the latest Mission: Impossible movie!

  • What's new in eyewear

C4: Canadian Creative Collaborative for Charity

Canadian Creative Collaborative for Charity is Claudia Alan’s new, ready to wear line of luxury eyewear. The C4 debut collection is a collaboration with Canadian style icon, Susie Wall, to benefit Read More

  • What's new in eyewear

You Can Buy Glasses Inspired By Famous Typefaces

Any competent print designer can name a typeface at a glance. But can they name a typeface hidden in a pair of eyewear? That’s the question.

  • What's new in eyewear
August 13, 2015

Artist Strook draws Antwerp for Theo’s new collection

The Antwerp eyewear label theo doesn’t believe in colouring inside the lines. That’s why theo got in touch with the Bruges-based artist Strook. With his characteristic play of lines, he has literally made his mark on theo’s latest collection.

  • What's new in eyewear
August 10, 2015

Kaleidoscope Collection by Kirk & Kirk

Inspired by Kalos, Greek god of beauty, Jason and Karen Kirk propose a unique colour palette that is at once in tune with seasonal fashion trends but is distinctly different from the crowd.

  • What's new in eyewear
August 2, 2015

From Brooklyn Spectacles, with love

Exclusive interview with Founder of Brooklyn Spectacles, Jenny Ma