Barton Perreira Expands Retail Presence With New Meatpacking District Store in NYC and Acquisition of Bozeman Optical in Montana

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Monday, October 31, 2022 12:27 AM LOS ANGELES—Barton Perreira has expanded their retail presence with two new locations—a second store in New York City and the acquisition of Bozeman Optical in Bozeman, Mont.

Safilo Appoints Roberto Genovese to the Role of Vice President, North America Licensed Brands

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Friday, October 21, 2022 12:21 AM SECAUCUS, N.J.—Safilo announces the appointment of Roberto Genovese to the role of vice president, North America licensed brands, reporting to Francesco Rinaldi Ceroni, president and chief commercial officer of North America, Safilo Group.

Silmo d’Or Announces 2022 Nominations

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:30 AM PARIS—The organizers of Silmo Paris, the eyewear and eyecare exhibition coming up at the end of this month, Sept. 23-26 at the Paris Nord Villepinte, have announced the nominees for the 29th Silmo d’Or.

Independent ECPs in New York (June 7) and Boston (June 9) Are Invited to Special Venues to Preview Italian Eyewear Collections

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022 12:21 AM NEW YORK—Eyecare professionals in the Boston and New York areas are invited to special events being organized by the Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with ANFAO, Italy’s eyewear manufacturer association.

Charmant's Japanese Eyewear Brand Minamoto Wins iF Design Award 2022

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Friday, May 6, 2022 12:18 AM MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.—Charmant Group has won the prestigious iF Design Award 2022 in the Product category for its Minamoto eyewear collection. The Minamoto brand was launched at Silmo Paris in 2021, according to an announcement from the company.

Young Eyewear Designers Offer New Ideas for Spectacles to Compete for First opti BOX Award at the Upcoming May 13-15 opti 2022 Show

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:15 AM MUNICH—At the upcoming opti show, to be held here May 13-15 at Fairgrounds Munich, a dozen young designers will be showing their new interpretation of spectacles and competing to win the first opti BOX Award. The criteria are design, sustainability, functionality, technology and marketing.

Marcolin Reports Growth and Return to Profit in 2021, With a Sharp Rise in Business to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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Monday, May 2, 2022 12:27 AM MILAN—The shareholders' meeting of Marcolin, one of the world's leading eyewear companies, last week approved the separate and Group consolidated financial statements for the year ending Dec. 31, 2021.

Inspecs Group Reports Rise in Q1 Revenues

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Friday, April 29, 2022 12:24 AM BATH, England—Inspecs Group plc (LSE: SPEC), a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear (sunglasses, optical frames and lenses) announced this week the Group's trading update for the three months ending March 31, 2022.

National Sunglasses Day 2022 Is Coming Up on June 27

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Friday, March 25, 2022 12:21 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Sunglasses Day 2022 is coming up on June 27 and The Vision Council, co-organizer of Vision Expo, is reminding its members and the industry at large to participate and help celebrate that day and to reinforce the importance of wearing ultraviolet (UV)-protective sunwear and eyewear.

Kering Says All Maui Jim Functions Will Remain In-House and the Lab to Be Kept Intact With Possible Expansion

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Friday, March 18, 2022 12:24 AM NEW YORK and PADOVA—Following Kering Eyewear's announcement of the company's planned acquisition of Maui Jim, Inc., as VMAIL reported this past Monday, Kering executives replied to questions from VMAIL about its short and medium-term plans for Maui Jim. The transaction is subject to the clearance by the relevant competition authorities and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.

Kering Eyewear to Acquire Maui Jim

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Monday, March 14, 2022 8:55 AM PARIS—In an announcement issued earlier this week, Kering Eyewear said it will acquire Maui Jim, Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1987, Maui Jim is the world’s largest independently owned high-end eyewear brands with a leading position in North America. In its announcement, Kering said, "The acquisition of Maui Jim represents a major milestone in the successful expansion strategy of Kering Eyewear. Only a few months after the acquisition of Lindberg, Kering Eyewear will own a second proprietary brand, reinforce its status in the high-end eyewear segment and broaden its offer to cover the full scope from functional to timeless and fashion luxury products." Click here to see VM's follow-up story.

Silmo Announces First Student Optical Design Contest for 2022, Winner to be Honored at the Show in September

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Friday, March 4, 2022 12:15 AM PARIS—The organizers of Silmo, which is planned to be held in-person Sept. 22-26, 2022 at Paris-Nord Villepinte, are inviting eyewear creators to "Explore new horizons!" with the 2022 Optical Design Contest, and for them to take part in a "new area of expression to catalyze trends by stimulating and revealing the seeds that will blossom in tomorrow's optical world."

LOFT Eyewear Show Is Back in NYC, March 31-April 3 at Hudson Mercantile

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022 12:18 AM NEW YORK—LOFT NYC is coming back to New York City again this year, after the unexpected pandemic hiatus, to be held March 31-April 3 at the Hudson Mercantile here.

Show Organizers Announce Winner of the 2022 Vision Expo Global Talent Search

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Thursday, February 3, 2022 12:27 AM ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, announced the winner of the 2022 Vision Expo Global Talent Search, supported by the eyewear designers of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (edCFDA).

Inspecs Acquires the Hardy Amies Brand, to Launch New Eyewear Collection in 2022

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Monday, November 29, 2021 12:15 AM BATH, England—Inspecs Group (LSE: SPEC), a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear frames and lenses, announced last week the acquisition of the Hardy Amies brand together with all intellectual property rights around the globe. The iconic British brand was founded by Sir Hardy Amies in the 1940s and is focused on the design of ready-to-wear, occasion wear and bridalwear fashions. Robin Totterman, chief executive of Inspecs, said, "Adding to Inspecs Group's premium heritage eyewear offering, we're delighted with our acquisition of iconic Savile Row couturier brand Hardy Amies. Sir Hardy was official dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth ll for more than 40 years and one of the most innovative and influential British designers of all time. We look forward to working with existing licenses and exploring new opportunities, as well as launching an eyewear collection next year."