STYLE http://www.visionmonday.com/rss/style/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:37:11 -0400 Majority of Shoppers Continue to Buy Prescription and Nonprescription Optical Products In-Store, Focused inSights Report Reveals http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/majority-of-shoppers-continue-to-buy-prescription-and-nonprescription-optical-products-instore-focused-insights-report-reveals/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:30:00 -0400 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council, a trade association dedicated to supporting the optical industry, released Focused inSights 2024: Online vs. In-Person Purchase Patterns, offering a comprehensive examination of consumer shopping habits for eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and readers. The report detailed both online and in-person buying trends, providing valuable insights for a variety of optical businesses. A summary, along with the full research report, is available in The Vision Council’s <a href="https://thevisioncouncil.org/research-reports" target="_blank">Research Download Center</a> as a complimentary download for members of The Vision Council, with a paid option for non-members. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/majority-of-shoppers-continue-to-buy-prescription-and-nonprescription-optical-products-instore-focused-insights-report-reveals/ A New North American Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award Will Launch for Design Students During Vision Expo East 2024, Powered by 20/20 Magazine http://www.visionmonday.com/people/honors/article/a-new-north-american-sergio-cereda-eyewear-design-award-will-launch-for-design-students-during-vision-expo-east-2024-powered-by-20-20-magazine/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:30:00 -0400 NEW YORK—A new Sergio Cereda Design Award will be formally announced at Vision Expo East on March 16, a second initiative created in honor of eyewear designer Sergio Cereda to recognize distinctive and emerging talent in the eyewear industry. The North American Award follows the creation of the European award to honor Cereda, which was successfully launched at the Mido exhibition in Milan on Feb. 3, as <em>VMAIL </em>previously <a href="https://www.visionmonday.com/style/article/sergio-cereda-eyewear-design-award-to-launch-at-mido-2024/" target="_blank">reported</a>. The deadline for submissions for the inaugural North American Sergio Cereda Design Award is Oct. 1, 2024. Winners of the award will be announced in 2025. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/honors/article/a-new-north-american-sergio-cereda-eyewear-design-award-will-launch-for-design-students-during-vision-expo-east-2024-powered-by-20-20-magazine/ Kering Eyewear, Maui Jim, and Red Bull Announce Three-Year Partnership Program http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/kering-eyewear-maui-jim-and-red-bull-announce-threeyear-partnership-program/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:18:00 -0400 MILAN—<a href="https://www.keringeyewear.com/homepage" target="_blank">Kering Eyewear</a>, a top distributor in the luxury eyewear market, and <a href="https://www.mauijim.com/" target="_blank">Maui Jim</a>, which recently joined the Kering Eyewear portfolio, announced that Maui Jim and <a href="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/" target="_blank">Red Bull</a> have teamed up for a three-year partnership. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/kering-eyewear-maui-jim-and-red-bull-announce-threeyear-partnership-program/ Safilo’s Sustainability Efforts Have Been Validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) http://www.visionmonday.com/business/going-green/article/safilos-sustainability-efforts-have-been-validated-by-the-science-based-targets-initiative-sbti/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:10:00 -0400 PADUA, Italy—<a href="https://www.safilogroup.com/en" target="_blank">Safilo Group</a> (SFLG.MI) announced earlier this month that its near-term science-based targets have been validated by the <a href="https://sciencebasedtargets.org/" target="_blank">Science Based Targets initiative</a> (SBTi), a partnership between the <a href="https://www.cdp.net/en" target="_blank">CDP</a>, the <a href="https://unglobalcompact.org/" target="_blank">United Nations Global Compact</a>, <a href="https://www.wri.org/" target="_blank">World Resources Institute</a> (WRI) the <a href="https://www.worldwildlife.org/" target="_blank">World Wide Fund for Nature</a> (WWF) and <a href="https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/" target="_blank">We Mean Business Coalition</a>, which promotes ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organizations to set science-based emissions reduction targets. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/going-green/article/safilos-sustainability-efforts-have-been-validated-by-the-science-based-targets-initiative-sbti/ Oakley and the NFL Gear Up for Super Bowl LVIII http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/oakley-and-the-nfl-gear-up-for-super-bowl-lviii/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:05:00 -0400 LAS VEGAS—Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, <a href="https://www.oakley.com/en-us" target="_blank">Oakley</a>, the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/" target="_blank">NFL’s</a> official on-field partner through 2030, has an updated on-field presence with a refreshed logo on the pro-shields, offering increased visibility and showcasing the brand’s ability to deliver eyewear solutions that redefine how athletes compete. Since Oakley and the NFL’s partnership began, all NFL athletes—including those playing in this weekend’s Super Bowl—have had the opportunity to wear Prizm Clear Shields equipped with Prizm Lens technology, which allow them to see more detail and contrast in game. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/oakley-and-the-nfl-gear-up-for-super-bowl-lviii/ Kering Eyewear 2023 Sales Reach Record €1.5 Billion http://www.visionmonday.com/business/suppliers/article/kering-eyewear-2023-sales-reach-record-15-billion/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:24:00 -0400 PARIS—Against a backdrop of <a href="https://www.kering.com/en/" target="_blank">Kering Group's</a> report of its fiscal 2023 revenues, which saw an overall decline of 4 percent in what its chairman said was a "trying year," the group also reported its <a href="https://www.keringeyewear.com/" target="_blank">Kering Eyewear</a> revenues hit a new record of €1.5 billion (up 35 percent as reported and up 10 percent on a comparable basis), "benefiting from the consolidation of Maui Jim and excellent development of the brand portfolio." In the fourth quarter, sales were up 6 percent on a comparable basis. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/suppliers/article/kering-eyewear-2023-sales-reach-record-15-billion/ Silmo Launches Third Edition of Its Optical Design Contest 2024 http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/silmo-launches-third-edition-of-its-optical-design-contest-2024/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:18:00 -0400 PARIS—<a href="https://en.silmoparis.com/" target="_blank">Silmo Paris</a>, one of the world’s leading optics and eyewear exhibition, announced the launch of the third edition of the Optical Design Competition. The contest offers a unique opportunity for new generations of designers to push back the boundaries of innovation in the field of optical eyewear objects. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/silmo-launches-third-edition-of-its-optical-design-contest-2024/ Just Peachy http://www.visionmonday.com/style/article/just-peachy/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:28:00 -0400 WHAT: From the moment Pantone named “Peach Fuzz” its Color of the Year for 2024, it was clear the warm, peachy shade would make a mark this year. But unsurprisingly the eyewear industry was ahead of the curve, and peach frames are already here to make adopting the trend easy for everyone. http://www.visionmonday.com/style/article/just-peachy/ National Vision Collaborates With Vontélle to Bring Diverse Eyewear to National Shelves With Official by Vontélle Frame Collection at America's Best http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/national-vision-collaborates-with-vontlle-to-bring-diverse-eyewear-to-national-shelves-with-official-by-vontlle-frame-collection-at-americas-best/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:21:00 -0400 DULUTH, Ga.—<a href="https://www.nationalvision.com/" target="_blank">National Vision, Inc.</a> the nation's second largest optical retailer and provider of quality, affordable eyecare and eyewear, announced its collaboration with women and Black-owned eyewear company, <a href="https://www.vontelle.com/" target="_blank">Vontélle Eyewear</a>, on an exclusive frame collection celebrating Black History Month in February. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/national-vision-collaborates-with-vontlle-to-bring-diverse-eyewear-to-national-shelves-with-official-by-vontlle-frame-collection-at-americas-best/ Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award to Launch at Mido 2024 http://www.visionmonday.com/style/article/sergio-cereda-eyewear-design-award-to-launch-at-mido-2024/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:21:00 -0400 NEW YORK and MILAN—A new eyewear design award will be announced formally at the upcoming <a href="https://www.mido.com/" target="_blank">Mido</a> exhibition in Milan on Feb. 3 at a special press event at Rho-Pero. http://www.visionmonday.com/style/article/sergio-cereda-eyewear-design-award-to-launch-at-mido-2024/