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Silmo 2026: Smart, Luxurious and Everything in Between
The Paris optical show brought together global industry players to discover what's new at its late September…
Travis Scott’s First Oakley Sunglasses Are Here
The first drop of Cactus Jack x Oakley includes three "statement pieces" in Scott's signature brown shade.
Ray-Ban Meta Expands AI Eyewear With Audio Glasses and Gen 3
Unveiled at Meta Connect, the expanded lineup introduces camera-free Audio glasses and brings AI to the…
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The Paris-founded label is reviving a century-old bronze technique for sculptural, nickel-free frames while…
Silmo Wants to Be Eyewear’s Launchpad, Not Just Its Showcase
With 980 exhibitors and an expected 34,000 visitors, executives want the fair to be a toolbox for the…
Ahlem Manai-Platt Is Scaling Luxury Eyewear on Her Own Terms
The eyewear designer opens her largest store to date in New York's Meatpacking District, bringing optical…
EXCLUSIVE: With About $70 Million in Fresh Funding, Blue Elephant Makes U.S. Debut
The South Korean eyewear brand is opening a 7,000-square-foot Beverly Hills flagship.
EXCLUSIVE: Alo’s Next Move Is Luxury Eyewear
Handcrafted in Japan using premium acetate and plated hardware, the six-style collection marks the latest…
Jacques Marie Mage Brings Its World of Luxury to New York
After a five year search for the right location, Jérôme Mage has opened the brand's largest gallery to date…
Gentle Monster Parent Company Lands Fresh Funding From ZWC Partners
The deal will support product innovation and retail expansion at Gentle Monster and Iicombined's other brands.
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…
Why Metal Frame Sunglasses Are Suddenly Everywhere Again
Lighter, sharper and refined, this season's metal designs serve as an alternative to the oversized acetate…
EssilorLuxottica Acquires Faro, Italian Maker of Milling and Diamond Cutting Machinery
The acquisition strengthens the eyewear giant's integrated supply chain in the production of frames.