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Elie Saab Inks Licensing Deal With Ophy Eyewear
The first optical frames and sunglasses under the renewable three-year license will make their debut on Elie…
Google and Gentle Monster Reveal First AI Smart Glasses
Kicking off Google I/O, the companies unveiled the first design from their Android XR eyewear collaboration…
Ray-Ban Opens ‘House’ Concept for Met Gala After Party, Scaling Experiential Retail in Eyewear
The Ray-Ban House in SoHo blends hospitality, culture and customization as the brand looks to deepen…
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The acquisition strengthens the eyewear giant's integrated supply chain in the production of frames.
Safilo to Acquire Spy+ and Serengeti
Together, the U.S.-based Spy+ and Serengeti brands generated sales of about $39 million in 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Jacques Marie Mage Has Eyes on Loulou de la Falaise
The late designer and fashion plate, a key collaborator of Yves Saint Laurent, inspired a capsule collection…
EXCLUSIVE: Tracee Ellis Ross Teams With French Brand Emmanuelle Khanh for Eyewear Capsule
The collaboration launching Tuesday spans two oversized frames, each available in five colorways.
Ahlem Welcomes Summer With Voyager Collection
The Voyager collection introduces two shapes, the Comédie and Grâce, produced in three colorways and limited…
Vision Expo 2026 Looks Ahead With Cautious Optimism
The Orlando show hosted around 8,000 professionals from 92 countries, marking the debut of a single annual…
Sunglass Hut Bets on Ray-Ban Exclusive Capsule
The collection will launch globally across Sunglass Hut locations beginning Monday.
EXCLUSIVE: Oakley Names Matthew M. Williams Its Creative Director of Apparel, Footwear and Accessories
Hiring the seasoned American designer signals big ambitions for the eyewear maker in both sport/performance…
Ic! Berlin Marks 30th Anniversary With Capsule and Campaign Starring Sven Marquardt
Founded in 1996 in Berlin, the indie eyewear brand is scaling up, looking at new consumer cohorts and markets.
Japan’s Jins Eyewear Brings Viral Blush Glasses to the U.S.
The Tokyo eyewear brand is introducing its viral Cheek Color Lens and beauty-enhancing frames in California.
How Moscot Is Seizing on the Booming Appetite for Independent Eyewear
Its affordable luxury pricing, growing retail network and male consumers' appetite for legacy eyewear have…