Jamie Wilson, Associate Editor
Jamie’s coverage includes news and developments in frames, sunwear and fashion accessories markets, including product, marketing initiatives, companies and brand licenses. She is the editor of
Style.Pages, a monthly print feature exploring fashion trends in eyewear and sunwear as well as its accompanying e-blast. Jamie also edits
VMail ProductWatch, a weekly e-newsletter offering briefings on frame, sun, spectacle lens and contact lens line additions. She also manages
Vision Monday’s social media platforms including
Twitter,
Facebook ,
Instagram and
LinkedIn. Contact Jamie at
jwilson@jobson.com.
By Jamie Wilson
Monday, May 13, 2019 12:00 AM
As a 20-something year-old, I can firmly say that skin is in. From YouTube skin care tutorials and tips from Instagram beauty influencers to advice from wellness gurus about self-care, there is no shortage of information about skin care for women my age, younger and older. However, most of the advice tends to skew toward having a blemish-free complexion or smoothing out wrinkles. But our skin is the largest organ on our body and requires a lot more care that just aesthetics when it comes to defense against the elements.
By Jamie Wilson
Monday, January 21, 2019 12:32 AM
I’m still trying to wrap my brain around the fact that it’s actually 2019. What?! The older I get, the less I understand how time really works. Why are Mondays so long and the weekends so short? Why do winters drag on and summers breeze by? I’m not sure I’ll ever figure it out. What I do know is that we can’t go back, so forward it is.
By Jamie Wilson
Monday, September 17, 2018 12:46 AM
Earlier this month, I was fortunate to celebrate another year around the sun. While I treat every year as a “milestone” birthday (after all, you only turn each age once), I definitely understand making an extra splash for certain years. At 18, for example, you legally become an adult, which is a huge deal. And at 21 you’re legally allowed to cope with those new responsibilities of said adulthood with a nice cocktail. That’s an even bigger deal.
By Jamie Wilson
Thursday, July 26, 2018 3:45 PM
SAN FRANCISCO–Many of us have heard the phrase, “Rep Where You’re From,” and Alana Whitaker, known as “
California Glasses Girl,” is taking that to the next level through her growing social media platforms and website aimed at helping other eyewear reps grow their businesses.
By Jamie Wilson
Friday, June 15, 2018 2:02 PM
Each Tuesday on
Vision Monday’s social media accounts, we find cute optical themed clothing items, accessories and everything in between to share with you all. Now, it seems that we’ve hit a treasure trove of optical-themed merchandise with
EyeLoveLifeDesigns, crafted by Ashley Nickell, OD.
By Jamie Wilson
Monday, May 14, 2018 1:30 AM
Memorial Weekend is right around the corner, marking the unofficial start to summer. Longer days mean more time to soak up all of the sun’s rays. From weekends at the beach to tropical vacations, this is the season where skin is in.
By Jamie Wilson
Monday, January 22, 2018 12:28 AM
With every New Year, we often wonder how the last 12 months possibly went by so quickly. We’re now faced with a fresh set of months to make our mark on which can be equal parts inspiring and daunting.
By Jamie Wilson
Friday, December 8, 2017 2:47 PM
NEW YORK—Ah, the holidays. They’re a time of cheer, joy and good tidings. At least, they’re supposed to be. But we all know that the holidays are often filled with last minute shopping at packed stores, catching flights at crowded airports and quite possibly a little too much family time.
By Jamie Wilson
Friday, November 3, 2017 12:11 PM
NEW YORK—“I’m late! I’m late, for a very important date!” When you look at the clocks around your house tomorrow, don’t worry, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. It’s just that time of the year again—Daylight Saving Time (DST) to be exact.
By Jamie Wilson
Friday, October 27, 2017 3:20 PM
TORONTO, Ontario— Sister duo Gina Dressler-Kay and Alison Dressler-Adler, co-owners of
Cristall Opticians, an independent boutique located here, hosted their first trunk show 30 years ago and are still going strong. With over 60 years of experience in the optical industry between the both of them, Gina and Alison understand the importance of not only providing top quality optics to their customers, but also a personalized experience for their clientele.
By Jamie Wilson
Friday, October 20, 2017 3:38 PM
CANTON, Ohio—
Eisenbrei Plaza Optical, the 54-year old optical boutique located here, isn’t only about providing a quality eyecare experience for customers, but is also invested in supporting other local businesses. Mark Eisenbrei, owner and optician, recently started the #EyesOnArt initiative which gives local artists a chance to display their work in his boutique.
By Jamie Wilson
Thursday, October 5, 2017 11:14 AM
NEW YORK—While Sophia V., OD, has always had an interest in fashion and writing, she feared that she wouldn’t be able to set herself apart from all of the other fashion blogs out there. But Sophia realized that it was her career as an optometrist that would inevitably differentiate her blog, Monocle Muse, from the rest.
By Jamie Wilson
Thursday, September 28, 2017 4:30 PM
NEW YORK—Carolina Herrera once said, “Fashion has always been a repetition of ideas, but what makes it new is that way you put it together.” Click
here to read the latest edition of
VMail Weekend.
By Jamie Wilson
Friday, September 8, 2017 1:59 PM
NEW YORK—What’s your favorite color? This is a question we’ve all answered at one time or another. And if we’re taking guesses, for New Yorkers it’s most likely 50 shades of black and for me, it’s always been pink. While colors can be a vehicle for self-expression and conveying emotion, how many of us can truly say we have a “signature” color? Click
here to read this week's edition of
VMail Weekend.
By Jamie Wilson
Monday, August 28, 2017 12:00 AM
I got my first pair of glasses in the fifth grade, and oddly enough I was initially very excited. At the time, glasses were still more widely viewed as a medical device than a fashion statement. So, by the time I got to sixth grade, the newness wore off and I switched over to contact lenses, wearing my glasses sparingly.