Photographed by Stephen Mark Sullivan

From eco-friendly concepts to vintage styles revisited, the range of offerings at Vision Expo East was truly inspirational. Unusual materials—pine cones, cork, recycled aluminum, horn—and eye-catching shapes, both organic and geometric, were on display. These 20 frames represent only a fraction of the creativity in the optical arena.

–Iris Johnson

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Reflective surfaces at Retrosuperfuture

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Space-saving design at Popticals

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Sculptural forms at Kuboraum

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Eco-friendly materials at Parafina

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Auto-inspired details at 8000Eyewear

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Layered translucence at Siens Eye Code

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Modern curves at Charliemax Milano

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Delicate sparkle at Lafont

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Organic curves at Rigards

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Tortoise updated at Schnuchel

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Natural elements at Shwood Eyewear

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Playful lens details at For Art's Sake

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Semi-rimless reimagined at Gamine

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Elegant metal at Veronika Wildgruber

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Contrasting finishes at Thierry Lasry

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Playful geometry at Metronome

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Neon accents at Sabine be

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Subtle geometry at Traction Productions

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Futuristic fun at Matttew

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Vintage designs at Spectaculars