2 THELIOS has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Barton Perreira, the luxury eyewear company co-founded by Bill Barton and Patty Perreira.
3 SAFILO GROUP and amazon.com have launched Carrera Smart Glasses with Alexa, blending Safilo’s Italian design with Alexa technology.
4 MYKITA was awarded SILMO’s first ever “Responsible Company” prize for its progress in social and environmental responsibility.
5 TURA and Authentic Brands Group have announced a multi-year partnership extension for Ted Baker eyewear.
6 HILCO VISION has earned the Green Seal Certification for its new SeeGreen sustainable lens and screen cleaning solution. Green Seal Verification confirms that a raw material meets the chemical-specific requirements of Green Seal’s stringent certification standards.
7 THE MODO GROUP has appointed Lapo Elkann as creative director of the Italia Independent brand.
8 VSP VISION has been named a 2023 Top Company for Executive Women by Seramount. The honor recognizes U.S. companies that support women’s growth and advancement toward management and senior-level positions.
9 MODERN OPTICAL CANADA has announced a collaboration on a new frame and lens package with ZEISS Vision Care Canada. ModZpak brings together the expertise and innovation of two industry leaders, promising exciting opportunities for Canadian consumers and eyecare professionals alike.
10 UN-TI-TLED, the new creative agency under Nicolas Roseillier, has announced the launch of its new website un-ti-tled.com showcasing its innovative portfolio and extensive range of projects.
11 LOFT EYEWEAR SHOW is set to remain in New York City in 2025 and beyond. The 2024 New York event will take place from March 14 to 17, 2024 at the current Hudson Mercantile event space.
12 SAFILO GROUP and Stuart Weitzman have announced a new exclusive global licensing agreement that runs through June 2029 for the design, manufacturing and distribution of Stuart Weitzman branded sunglasses and optical eyewear collections.
