NEW YORK—With Expo still fresh on everyone’s minds, Vision Monday presents a slideshow to recap some of the sights and excitement that helped make up Vision Expo East. From new booths on the show floor to special product launches and company-sponsored events, it was a busy weekend for all at Vision Expo 2017.
Zeiss Crafting Success Grand Prize Winner
Zeiss selected one grand prize winner out of all attendees from their Crafting Success Tour which stopped in 13 cities across America in 2016. The lucky ECP won a free trip for two to Vision Expo East after attending the Zeiss event in Houston, Texas. (L to R) Summer Bouchedid, Zeiss; winner Sami El Hage, OD, Ph.D, FAAO, Eye Care Associates, Houston, Texas; Jens Boy, Zeiss; and winner Sylvie El Hage, OD, Eye Care Associates. Contact your local Zeiss representative for more information on the 2017 tour.
Crizal Marks 25 Years
(L to R) Essilor's Howard Purcell, OD, Rick Gadd and Bob Colucci celebrate the 25th anniversary of Crizal with commemorative Crizal blue bracelets.
Silhouette Showcases Atelier Collection
(L to R) Silvia McGinley, manager of Atelier Sales in the U.S., Eva Chickering, the Viennese Opera Ball from the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and Jan Rosenberg, CEO of Silhouette.
Silhouette Showcases Atelier Collection
Jan Rosenberg, CEO, addresses the attendees during the Silhouette Atelier event at the Baccarat Hotel.
Silhouette Showcases Atelier Collection
Attendees fill the Petit Salon of the Baccarat Hotel to view Silhouette’s Atelier Collection and see Robert Avram, Silhouette's master goldsmith and gem setter in action.
Silhouette Showcases Atelier Collection
Ilse Junger from Silhouette’s Linz Headquarters (l) and Kristen McLaughlin of Silhouette during the exclusive event at the Baccarat Hotel.
Silhouette Showcases Atelier Collection
Robert Avram, Silhouette’s master goldsmith and gem setter made an appearance during the event.
Safilo Hosts Women in Optics Breakfast
Safilo’s CEO, Luisa Delgado (standing) welcomed female partners of the company from across North America, to the networking breakfast at their New York showroom. To her left, Nancy Berger, VP, Publisher of Marie Claire USA Magazine, and makeup artist Bobbi Brown, whose namesake eyewear collection is produced by Safilo.
Safilo Hosts Women in Optics Breakfast
Visual artist, Shantell Martin treated guests to a fascinating live drawing session. Martin recently collaborated with fashion brand Max Mara, Safilo’s licensing partner, on the new limited edition Prism in Motion sunglasses
Safilo Hosts Women in Optics Breakfast
Among the guests at the Safilo Women in Optics breakfast were Vision West’s Laura Dorris, (l) and ABB Optical Group’s Nan Meehan.
Safilo Hosts Women in Optics Breakfast
Mayo Clinic’s Jean Miller with Safilo’s Lori Carter.
Corporate Optometry Reports (COR) Meeting
Presenter Carl Spear, OD of Alcon lunching with Costco’s Denise Mogil at the Corporate Optometry Reports (COR) Meeting.
Corporate Optometry Reports (COR) Meeting
April Jasper, OD, FAAO, Women in Optometry with Mark Jacquot, OD, Luxottica Retail at the COR Meeting.
Corporate Optometry Reports (COR) Meeting
Local Eye Site’s Brad McCorkle gave a presentation about current vision care staffing trends at COR.
Corporate Optometry Reports (COR) Meeting
Gregg Ossip, OD, (l), Ossip Optometry & Ophthalmology with presenter Richard Edlow, OD, Catonsville Eye Group at the Corporate Optometry Reports (COR) meeting.
Corporate Optometry Reports (COR) Meeting
VisionWeb’s Ian Lane gives a presentation at the COR meeting.
Pop-Up Talks in The Galleria
VM Editors Jamie Wilson (l) and Stephanie Sengwe lead a Pop-Up Talk on “Bricks and Clicks: Social Media Meets Optical on Main Street.”
Pop-Up Talks in The Galleria
(L to R) Jamie Wilson and Stephanie Sengwe of Vision Monday hosted a panel discussion with independent retailers, Julie Kubsch, Cliff Balter and Lisa Martinsson during Vision Expo East in the Galleria Lounge.
Pop-Up Talks in The Galleria
The audience at the Pop-Up listens in on how to knit closer ties to their towns and communities via social media.
Pop-Up Talks in The Galleria
20/20 Magazine’s James Spina (l) led a Pop-Up Talk titled “TrendSETTING - Let Style Be Your Story in Eyewear and Sunwear” with input from De Rigo REM’s Nico Roseillier.
Other participants included Marchon’s Thomas Burkhardt and State Optical’s Scott Shapiro.
20/20 Magazine’s ‘Independent’s Day’ Panel
James Spina, 20/20 Magazine’s editor-in-chief and senior VP, moderated a panel titled Independent’s Day: A Celebration of Independent Minded Vendors and Retailers. (L to R) Taking part in the discussion were Scott Shapiro, State Optical; James Kisgen, Matsuda Eyewear; Pierce Voorthuis, Georgetown Optician; Jack Schaeffer, OD, Schaeffer Eye Center; Ray Khalil, Lafont; Edward Beiner, Edward Beiner Group; and Tom Castiglione, Morel.
Return of The Turtles
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made an appearance at Nouveau’s newly redesigned booth.
Wiley X Celebrates 30th Anniversary
(L to R) Frank Rescigna, Myles J. Freeman & Rob Maser of Wiley X celebrating the company's 30th anniversary with a champagne and wine happy hour and raffle at their booth.
Lafont Marks 30th Anniversary With Booth Celebration
The Vision Council’s Ashley Mills helped Lafont’s Ray Khalil celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary with a macaron tower.
Lisa Loeb Makes Guest Appearance at Classique Booth
Lisa Loeb at the Classique Eyewear booth promoting her eponymous line of eyewear.
Stylist Kate Young at Tura
Eyewear designer Kate Young takes a break from styling sessions at the Tura booth.
Music to Eyefinity’s Ears
Dueling piano performances were a highlight at the Eyefinity booth, including special guest performer, Bryan Rogoff, OD.
Vision Choice Best New Product Winner
Specs of Wood was the Vision Choice best new product winner for the second year in a row. The Vision Council’s Mitchell Barkley (l) and Reed Exhibitions Melissa Ashley (r) flank winner Ian Rubinstein from Specs of Wood.
Kenmark’s New Booth Brings Brand Front and
Center
Mike Cundiff in front of one of the many displays at Kenmark’s new booth.
WestGroupe Unveils Redesigned Booth
(L to R) Michael Suliteanu, Michelle McQuillen and Mike Debono at the newly redesigned WestGroupe booth.
Smilen Eyewear Marks 30 Years in Business
In honor of their 30th anniversary, throughout 2017 Smilen Eyewear is running a Buy 30 & Get 30 Free covering their Times Square and Red Carpet Collections.