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Black Jacks

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:50 AM Volume Number: 24:3
Thick frames, strong lines and aggressive shapes are the ultimate in masculine when it comes to eyewear for men these days.

Selima Hosts Cutler and Gross

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—Selima Optique hosted a party for English heritage brand Cutler and Gross to kick off the start of their pop up boutique taking residence in the store’s 7 Bond Street location on Jan. 21.

Modo Offers Retro Appeal for 2010

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:20 AM Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—Modo has introduced retro-inspired styles into their eponymous eyewear collection.

LBI Adds Styles to Geek Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:3
Geek Eywear is targeted toward those who want to make a strong statement with their eyewear with frames that say “sexy” and “cool” in a real stylish way.

Marchon Debuts Emilio Pucci 2010 Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:17 AM Volume Number: 24:3
MELVILLE, NY—Marchon has released new styles into the Emilio Pucci eyewear collection for 2010.

Kenmark Offers New Optical Styles in Dana Buchman Vision

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:3
LOUISVILLE, Ky—The Kenmark Group has introduced four new optical frames in Dana Buchman Vision.

Fusion Bows Kilsgaard ‘After Party’ Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:3
PLAINVIEW, N.Y.—Fusion Eyewear will be launching a new collection by Kilsgaard Eyewear at Vision Expo in New York called After Party.

Altair Expands the California Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:3
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—Altair has expanded their Altair California line with the addition of the San Francisco collection, including six styles inspired by the “City by the Bay.”

Viva Introduces New Gant Styles Inspired by Italy

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:11 AM Volume Number: 24:3
SOMERVILLE, N.J.—Viva International Group has presented the latest styles from Gant Eyewear for men and women which take its inspiration from Italy.

Marcolin Renews Tom Ford Eyewear License in Multi-Year Deal

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:3
MILAN—The Marcolin Group S.p.A. (MCL-IT) and Tom Ford International have announced the automatic renewal of their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of optical frames and sunglasses under the Tom Ford brand.

Luxottica Joins Network of Suppliers on VisionWeb

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:02 AM Volume Number: 24:3
AUSTIN, Texas—Eyecare providers will now be able to order Luxottica Group products on the VisionWeb portal per a new arrangement which adds Luxottica’s portfolio of brands to the VisionWeb network and also adds new functionality to the VisionWeb frames ordering service.

The ‘New’ Word of Mouth

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—Four hundred million Facebook users. An estimated 18 million Twitter users. Plus “recommenders” spiraling conversations, and mixing business and social priorities via Digg, Yelp, LinkedIn, Flickr and hosts of other sites.

Special Report: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:10 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Heavy Metals

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Cover Story: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:01 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Gripping Eyewear Launches Paris Hilton Sunglasses Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:58 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Charmant Group Celebrates ‘09

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:55 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Holds Sales Meeting

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Calling All 3-D ECPs

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:40 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Modo’s Eco Collection Advances Recycled Materials and ULE

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:34 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Marcolin Renews License for Cavalli Brands

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Mondottica Int’l Establishes Distribution With New U.S. Company

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Signature Eyewear Renews Laura Ashley License

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:28 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Signs License for Mark Nason

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:25 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Signs Eyewear Licensing for William Rast

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Legacie Introduces Itsy Bitsy Betsey Johnson

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Charmant Launches P.S. Plastic Slim Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:2

REM Bows Lucky Kids Optical Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:2

McGee Debuts Totally Rimless ‘Adorned’

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:01 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Sunwear  

Marchon Debuts Emilio Pucci 2010 Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:17 AM Volume Number: 24:3
MELVILLE, NY—Marchon has released new styles into the Emilio Pucci eyewear collection for 2010.

Marcolin Renews Tom Ford Eyewear License in Multi-Year Deal

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:3
MILAN—The Marcolin Group S.p.A. (MCL-IT) and Tom Ford International have announced the automatic renewal of their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of optical frames and sunglasses under the Tom Ford brand.

REM Debuts the Converse Backstage Sun Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:3
LOS ANGELES—REM has introduced a new Converse eyewear collection named Backstage in reference to the contemporary brand’s cool audience.

Walman Inks Licensing Pact With Callaway

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:3
MINNEAPOLIS—Walman Optical has entered into a license agreement with the Callaway Golf Company to promote the Callaway Sunwear collection featuring the technologically advanced Neox Transitions SolFX outdoor lenses.

The ‘New’ Word of Mouth

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—Four hundred million Facebook users. An estimated 18 million Twitter users. Plus “recommenders” spiraling conversations, and mixing business and social priorities via Digg, Yelp, LinkedIn, Flickr and hosts of other sites.

Special Report: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:10 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Cover Story: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:01 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Gripping Eyewear Launches Paris Hilton Sunglasses Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:58 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Marchon Bows Calvin Klein 2010 Styles

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Contact Lenses  

DAC Int’l Acquires Opteq Technology From Contamac Ltd.

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:3
CARPENTERIA, Calif.—DAC International, based here, announced that it is acquiring the technology for the Contamac BV Opteq System from Contamac Ltd., based in the U.K.

CIBA Vision Targets Improving CL Compliance in 2010

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:30 AM Volume Number: 24:3
ATLANTA—Despite last year’s recession, CIBA Vision finished 2009 ahead of the industry in terms of contact-lens sales growth and market-share gains, according to its top executives.
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Equipment  

PSI Releases New Purity Polish Pad

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:3
ODESSA, Fla.—Practical Systems, Inc. (PSI) is releasing the new Purity Polish Pad. Purity is an environmentally friendly polish pad that uses natural rubber, less dyes and new manufacturing technologies that keep slurries cleaner and reduce polish carry out, according to PSI.

Nidek Distributors Converge in Japan, With Nod To Ozawa

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:52 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Lenses  

Briot Offers Optimus Lens Packages

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:42 AM Volume Number: 24:3
CUMMING, Ga.—As a result of a new partnership between Briot USA and lens supplier Optimus, Briot is offering free Optimus lens packages in conjunction with its edgers.

US Optical Certified for Zeiss Customized Lenses and Process

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:41 AM Volume Number: 24:3
SAN DIEGO—Carl Zeiss Vision has announced that US Optical of East Syracuse, N.Y., is now fully certified to manufacture Carl Zeiss Vision’s full line of customized free-form and single vision lenses using the lens manufacturer’s patented back-surface application process.

DAC Int’l Acquires Opteq Technology From Contamac Ltd.

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:3
CARPENTERIA, Calif.—DAC International, based here, announced that it is acquiring the technology for the Contamac BV Opteq System from Contamac Ltd., based in the U.K.

Switch Vision Adjusts Pricing for New Rx Lens Support Program

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:18 AM Volume Number: 24:3
FAIRFIELD, N.J.—When Switch Vision launched the world's first magnetic interchange lens system in the summer of 2009, the company's launch collection was supported by a complete range of magnetic interchange lenses in polarized and non-polarized general purpose lenses, specialty lenses for popular sports and activities, sun readers and prescription suns.

Bristol Extends High Base Poly Line

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:3
MIAMI, Fla.—Bristol C&D is extending its Poly-B high base plus polycarbonate product line with the introduction of a 13-base single vision semi-finished aspheric lens.

Optima Expands HyperIndex 1.74 Line

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:3
STRATFORD, Conn.—Optima, based here, is expanding its HyperIndex 1.74 lens line with the introduction of three new products.

New Crizal Alizé Features Improved Cleanability

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:3
DALLAS—Essilor of America is launching a “new and improved” version of its Crizal AlizĂ© anti-reflective lenses, according to the company.

Hoya Net Sales Slip 5.2 Percent in 3Q ’09

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:3
TOKYO—Hoya Corp. announced financial results for the third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009.

OWA to Honor Ventura, Fraboni at NYC Event Next Month

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:3
NEW YORK—The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) will be honoring two of its longtime members at an event here this month.

Walman Inks Licensing Pact With Callaway

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:3
MINNEAPOLIS—Walman Optical has entered into a license agreement with the Callaway Golf Company to promote the Callaway Sunwear collection featuring the technologically advanced Neox Transitions SolFX outdoor lenses.

Transitions Optical Expands Scope of Upcoming PGA Tourney Activities

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3
INNISBROOK, Fla.—Transitions Optical announced plans to expand the scope of its Transitions Championship golf tournament with new elements that focus attention of the connection between healthy sight and optimum sports performances.

Transitions Honored by Hispanic Public Relations Group

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:55 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Academy Attendees Have Fun Despite Lack of Sun

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:46 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Academy Highlights New Lens, Lab of the Year Winner

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions President Craig appointed VP at PPG

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Essilor Kicks Off ’10 With Heavy Schedule of New Releases

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:40 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Essilor Announces 10 Int’l Acquisitions and Partnership Pacts

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Seiko Offers Free-Form 1.7-Index PALs

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Signet Armorlite Introduces Kodak Sun Lenses With NXT Technology

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Office Systems  

Jobson Optical Group Launches Unit: The ECP Business Services Group

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:34 AM Volume Number: 24:2

McGrann Named Chief Technology Officer of VSP Global

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Bold Face  

Bold Face: “Blind” No More

Posted: 3/5/2010 3:00 PM
After nearly 25 years the Oscars have finally recognized one of the world most popular and successful actresses. Clearly the Academy is “blind” no more to Sandy’s charms…

Bold Face: Men, Men, Men

Posted: 2/26/2010 1:38 PM

Bold Face: Big Screen Time

Posted: 2/19/2010 1:56 PM
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Style.Pages  

Black Jacks

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:50 AM Volume Number: 24:3
Thick frames, strong lines and aggressive shapes are the ultimate in masculine when it comes to eyewear for men these days.

Heavy Metals

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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