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PRESS Eyewear will launch a new sun and optical collection for Spring/Summer 2026, produced in the finest quality titani...
01/23/2026

PRESS Eyewear will launch a new sun and optical collection for Spring/Summer 2026, produced in the finest quality titanium and handcrafted in Japan. A tribute to America’s truest musical art form, jazz, and some of the world’s most iconic musicians, the Carved Collection embodies the signature character and style of the New York eyewear brand, paying rigorous attention to quality and technical sophistication while really making an impact through remarkable construction, material combinations, and color.

“We have had so much success with our metals, and this new collection adds an entirely new dimension to that story. Jazz has always been a part of my life – my father was a jazz musician – and I grew up immersed in that world, inspired by the brilliance of the music, influenced by the style and attitudes of the 1950s and 60s, and an expression of true coolness which was deeply refined.

PRESS Eyewear will launch a new sun and optical collection for Spring/Summer 2026, produced in the finest quality titanium and handcrafted in Japan. A tribute t

We had the opportunity to sit down with Arda Yilmaz, the founder of 40Million Eyewear, at SILMO Istanbul back in Novembe...
01/23/2026

We had the opportunity to sit down with Arda Yilmaz, the founder of 40Million Eyewear, at SILMO Istanbul back in November, and go through this unique line of eyewear. So, I went back a second time and asked Arda to share some of the highlights with our readers and viewers. Arda and his team will be showing their line at MIDO in Hall 2, Booth T41 T45.

https://youtu.be/60MJZW_XRLg

We had the opportunity to sit down with Arda Yilmaz, the founder of 40Million Eyewear, at SILMO Istanbul back in November, and go through this unique line of ey

Paloceras introduces Nouvelle Fiction at a moment of growing global visibility. Sculptural Pebble frames have been worn ...
01/22/2026

Paloceras introduces Nouvelle Fiction at a moment of growing global visibility. Sculptural Pebble frames have been worn by cultural figures across music, film, and design, placed in more than one hundred boutiques worldwide, and covered in publications including Vogue, Numéro, and the Financial Times. Several releases have sold out within days, confirming a strong appetite for the inflated silhouettes that define the Paloceras aesthetic. Nouvelle Fiction continues that story by translating expressive form into vision-ready optical eyewear designed for prescription use from the outset.

Nouvelle Fiction adapts the sculptural design language of the Pebble frames into refined, lightweight spectacles made for clarity and daily wear. Each shape maintains a recognisable identity through defined volume, rounded contours, and spherical tips, while being carefully recalibrated to meet optical standards.

Paloceras introduces Nouvelle Fiction at a moment of growing global visibility. Sculptural Pebble frames have been worn by cultural figures across music, film,

EYECON, the luxury eyewear show and cultural platform held in New York City, today announced its official roster of 2026...
01/22/2026

EYECON, the luxury eyewear show and cultural platform held in New York City, today announced its official roster of 2026 Brand Partners and key early indicators ahead of its second edition. Designed to support meaningful commercial connections between luxury brands and premium retailers, EYECON 2026 will take place March 6–8, 2026 at The Glasshouse, during New York Eyewear Design Week.

Building on strong momentum from its inaugural year, EYECON continues to position itself as a discovery-led marketplace for luxury eyewear—bringing together a curated mix of heritage craftsmanship, emerging designers, and next-generation independent brands.

“EYECON was built to be the discovery engine for luxury eyewear in the U.S.—the place where buyers and press can see what’s next before the rest of the market catches up,” said Tarrence Lackran, Founder and Managing Director of EYECON.

EYECON, the luxury eyewear show and cultural platform held in New York City, today announced its official roster of 2026 Brand Partners and key early indicators

WestGroupe expands its portfolio with the latest AllSaints optical release, unveiling two new styles that channel the br...
01/21/2026

WestGroupe expands its portfolio with the latest AllSaints optical release, unveiling two new styles that channel the brand’s urban energy and rock-inspired attitude through modern acetate design. With architectural silhouettes, rich materials, striking hardware, and considered color palettes, each frame epitomizes AllSaints’ signature aesthetic and exacting attention to detail.

UMA – ALS1050 elevates the season with an oversized modified square silhouette crafted from premium Acetate Renew. Designed with presence, the palette transforms color and pattern into character. Black Tort sharpens a classic with deep contrasts and a sleek, modern feel, while Snow Leopard blends soft neutrals with bolder patterning for a polished yet daring look. Crystal Inky Blue adds depth through a subtly feminine undertone and moody richness that feels unmistakably AllSaints.

WestGroupe expands its portfolio with the latest AllSaints optical release, unveiling two new styles that channel the brand’s urban energy and rock-inspired a

INFLEX Eyewear is the next generation of resilient eyewear. Our innovative design features the patented flexible bridge ...
01/21/2026

INFLEX Eyewear is the next generation of resilient eyewear. Our innovative design features the patented flexible bridge paired with rigid rims, which work together to release the frame tension, allowing the frames to flex, bend, and return to their original form. INFLEX retains its shape better than traditional frames, making it durable, stylish, and built for real life. Our flexible frames can sustain much better than regular frames, reducing the risk of breakage. Through strategic partnerships with leading retail chains, INFLEX brings exclusive innovation to wider audiences, ensuring that cutting-edge comfort and style are accessible to everyone.

See the entire INFLEX collection at Mido Pavilion 1, Booth C14-C16.



About INFLEX Eyewear

Rooted in innovation, INFLEX glasses are engineered with cutting-edge flexible materials that effortlessly reform to their original shape, no matter the twists and turns of your day.

INFLEX Eyewear is the next generation of resilient eyewear. Our innovative design features the patented flexible bridge paired with rigid rims, which work toget

A love letter to London, Water’s Edge drifts along the bank of the Thames, where strength meets serenity and confidence ...
01/20/2026

A love letter to London, Water’s Edge drifts along the bank of the Thames, where strength meets serenity and confidence glimmers like light on the water. For the new season, Linda Farrow’s muses are captured in moments of quiet power: by Tower Bridge, beneath Big Ben, reflected in the glass of the London Eye. Always poised, always in control.

A Luxurious, Detail-Driven Collection

Each frame for A/W 2026 is a study in precision for those obsessed with detail. Every surface is considered, from double-color precious plating and engine-turned honeycomb temples, to hand-painted eyelet hardware and high-shine Italian acetate.

This season, Linda Farrow introduces photochromic lenses by Barberini, designed to move effortlessly from day to dusk. The Blair frame debuts a new laminated core wire, sealed within the temple to reveal a metallic sheen and fine etching beneath the surface.

A love letter to London, Water’s Edge drifts along the bank of the Thames, where strength meets serenity and confidence glimmers like light on the water. For

John Seegers of Optician Works and Laramy-K has graciously shared some of their awesome videos with us to share with you...
01/20/2026

John Seegers of Optician Works and Laramy-K has graciously shared some of their awesome videos with us to share with you. John is one of the top trainers for opticians, and his video series has garnered acclaim from coast to coast, helping thousands of opticians pass their certification and licensing exams.
This week’s video is Contact Lenses and The New Optician
https://youtu.be/wsbfsYxZBO0?si=Sk7qJYv7G2MdSXNO

For more information or education, visit Laramy-K.

John Seegers of Optician Works and Laramy-K has graciously shared some of their awesome videos with us to share with you. John is one of the top trainers for

Mondottica Group unveils Off-White’s debut Optical and Sun Spring/Summer 2026 collections as part of its global eyewear ...
01/19/2026

Mondottica Group unveils Off-White’s debut Optical and Sun Spring/Summer 2026 collections as part of its global eyewear licensing agreement, arriving in stores from January. The partnership brings Off-White’s design DNA and luxury point of view to a comprehensive unisex eyewear offer.

Made in Italy, the Sun 26 collection comprises 30 unisex acetate and metal frames, each offered in up to six colour options. The SS26 Optical collection includes 24 unisex acetate and metal models, available in up to seven colours.

Tony Pessok, CEO, Mondottica Group, said: “We’re delighted to kick the year off with our first Off-White eyewear collections. These made-in-Italy unisex styles combine fashion-forward design with distinctive detailing—exactly what opticians and customers expect from the brand.

Mondottica Group unveils Off-White’s debut Optical and Sun Spring/Summer 2026 collections as part of its global eyewear licensing agreement, arriving in store

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