LONDON—After a record-breaking number of submissions, 100% Optical has shared the short list for the 100% Optical Love Eyewear Awards 2022. The awards are made up of 11 categories, and are the climax of Love Eyewear Week, which runs from April 18 through 24, 2022 and will champion eyewear among independent and major designers, manufacturers and retailers, according to an announcement from 100% Optical. The winners will be announced at the 100% Optical Catwalk on April 23.

The categories are: Women’s Frame of the Year, Women’s Sunglasses Frame of the Year, Men’s Frame of the Year, Men’s Sunglasses Frame of the Year, Unisex Frame of the Year, Luxury Frame of the Year, Sustainable Frame of the Year, Kid’s Eyewear of the Year, Eyewear Retailer of the Year, Most Engaging Practice Window and New Designer of the Year. The full short list is available here. 

100% Optical is scheduled for April 23 through 25, 2022 at Excel London in London, England. Key show features include a Future Practice Hub, a Dispensing Workshop, a Studio, a Design Arcade and live Catwalk shows. Registration is open here.