#SocialPurpose: Repurposed Eyewear With a Cause

By Tiffany Wong
Thursday, June 11, 2015 2:30 PM NEW YORK—#SocialPurpose is a movement that will never go out of style and several eyewear companies have made it a foundational part of what they do.

A&A Optical Intros SeventyOne Collection

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, May 18, 2015 12:00 AM DALLAS—A&A Optical has launched SeventyOne, its latest eyewear collection that pays homage to yesteryear.

L’Amy America Launches Kenzo Eyewear in the U.S.

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, May 18, 2015 12:00 AM WILTON, Conn.—L’Amy America has introduced a brand new eyewear line from Kenzo. “We are very pleased to partner with Kenzo, such an iconic Paris fashion house” said Stephen Rappoport, president of L’Amy America.

Moscot Debuts 2015 Sun Collection

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, May 18, 2015 12:00 AM NEW YORK—The century-old, family-owned Moscot has introduced a new four-piece sun collection.

Tura Marries Vintage With Modern for Kate Young Collectio

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, May 18, 2015 12:00 AM NEW YORK—Tura and fashion stylist Kate Young have partnered to launch Kate Young for Tura, an eyewear collection inspired by Young’s penchant for modern retro styling.

ImageWear Debuts Betsey Johnson Optical Collection

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, April 20, 2015 12:01 AM MINNEAPOLIS—ImageWear has introduced the Betsey Johnson eyewear collection, an optical line that “emphasizes personality, free spirit, bright color and movement,” the company said.

Italia Independent Introduces EYEYE Line

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, April 20, 2015 12:01 AM MILAN—Italia Independent has launched its EYEYE line featuring quality frames with the brand’s signature aesthetic at a competitive price point.

Safilo Group Launches Kids by Safilo Optical Collection

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, April 20, 2015 12:01 AM MILAN—Safilo Group has introduced its Kids by Safilo eyewear collection. Made specifically for kids ages 0 to 8 and their vision needs, the collection is designed with a medical-scientific approach and created using advanced technologies and materials, the company said.

Sama Eyewear’s Hometown Inspires New deCode:LA Collection

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, April 20, 2015 12:01 AM LOS ANGELES–Sama Eyewear pays tribute to a different side of Los Angeles with its latest deCode: LA collection. According to the company, the collection is predicated on the “quieter, more overlooked aspects of the city, whose inhabitants are connected, creative and committed to all manner of profoundly important causes.”

High Visibility: Being a Good Sport

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, April 13, 2015 11:00 AM With temperatures warming up, athletes are emerging from the cold and preparing for a new sports season under the beating sun. In this edition of High Visibility, we’re featuring brands that are teaming up with tennis, baseball and triathlon organizations to provide high performance eyewear that protects in intense, harsh conditions.

Eastern States Distributes Été Lunettes in U.S.

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, March 16, 2015 12:00 AM ELMONT, N.Y.—Eastern States Eyewear (ESE) has announced that it will exclusively distribute Été Lunettes in the U.S.

FGX Debuts Corinne McCormack Rx Sun Line

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, March 16, 2015 12:00 AM SMITHFIELD, R.I.—FGX International has launched its Spring 2015 Corinne McCormack Sun Rx Collection, which includes six styles in 11 individual frames, with shapes that range from the classic aviator to the cat eye.

Luxottica Unveils Brand New Michael Kors Collection

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, March 16, 2015 12:00 AM NEW YORK—Luxottica has launched the extensive Michael Kors Spring 2015 eyewear collection featuring chain link styles, rose gold styles, logo charm styles, exotic print styles and the new Miranda Eyewear Collection.

Marchon Debuts Flexon Sun Collection With PolarRepel Lenses

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, March 16, 2015 12:00 AM NEW YORK—Marchon has launched its latest Flexon Sun collection, a line of memory metal sunwear entirely equipped with PolarRepel lenses and exclusively developed in collaboration with Zeiss.

Marcolin Introduces Emilio Pucci Eyewear Collection

By Tiffany Wong
Monday, March 16, 2015 12:00 AM FLORENCE—Marcolin Group has launched the new Emilio Pucci eyewear collection for the fall-winter 2015/16 season. The collection is “a classy reinterpretation of elegance and femininity,” according to the company.