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Vision Expo East’s First Orlando Show: Brand Launches, Technology Innovation and a Bump in New Attendees
The 2025 edition Vision Expo East marked the debut of the show in Orlando at the Orange County Convention…
Ray-Ban Taps A$AP Rocky as First Creative Director
The partnership marks a major step in Ray-Ban's evolution.
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This is the latest category expansion for the nearly three-year-old brand.
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All the Events and Newness at the First Orlando Edition of Vision Expo East
The 2025 edition bows at the Orange County Convention Center from Feb. 19 to 22.
Akoni and Safilo on the Positive Road Ahead for Eyewear
Both companies, in spite of uncertainties, see growth ahead for the category in 2025.
A Closer Look at Diesel’s First Collection Strategy Under EssilorLuxottica
Developed under the creative direction of Glenn Martens, the collection explores materials and technologies…
An Italian Boutique Brand Meets Berlin Bouncer in Sunglasses Collaboration
AF Reflect, which is inspired by underground club culture, hooked up with Berlin photographer and Berghain…
Mykita Has a Big New Home in Berlin
The Berlin-based eyewear firm controls the entire design and production chain under one giant roof.
Canada Goose and Marchon Debut Their First Functional Eyewear Collection
The 41-piece collection is created with sustainable materials and is meant to protect wearers from the…
LF Luís Figo Ventures Into Eyewear With Italy’s Oldest Sunglasses Brand
Soccer champion Luís Figo, who launched his namesake fashion label in 2023, has unveiled an eyewear capsule…
Izipizi’s Xavier Aguera on Sport Range, Bio Materials, and Southern Europe and U.S. Expansions
With a U.S. CEO in place, the affordable French eyewear brand is eyeing a brick-and-mortar presence in the…
Barton Perreira Sets Vision for Future Under Thélios Ownership, Emphasizes Craftsmanship and Independent Spirit
In an exclusive interview, cofounder Patty Perreira and CEO Cedric Moreau discuss what sets the eyewear brand…
TBD Eyewear Marks 10 Years of Gentleman’s Vision on Sunglasses
Founded in 2015 by menswear and tailoring enthusiast Fabio Attanasio, the brand is hitting Vision Expo East.
Kering Eyewear Unveils Lindberg’s First Sun Collection Since Acquisition
The eyewear group closed 2024, the year of its 10th anniversary, with a record revenue of 1.6 billion euros…
Eyewear Industry Shoulders Volatility With High-end Push, Acetate and Metal Combo, Functionality for Spring 2025
Industry executives sounded somewhat optimistic at the Mido eyewear trade show as the category proves…