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Ace and Tate launches recycled programme on Depop

Dutch eyewear brand Ace and Tate is launching the first circular eyewear programme, Reframe, on Depop. The move it states makes them the first eyewear brand to sell on the resale platform and will allow it to extend the life of its frames by offering a “carefully curated collection” of pre-owned frames and discontinued stock. All Ace and Tate...

21 Oct 2020

Business

Marcolin Group opens new subsidiary in Australia

Marcolin Group is expanding its global presence with the opening of a new subsidiary in Sydney. The Australian branch is part of the eyewear group’s aim to strengthening the commercial synergies with the current regional office in Hong Kong, and will play a “key role for the growth in the APAC region,” explained Marcolin in a statement. The move...

8 Oct 2020

Fashion

Coral Eyewear unveils glasses made from Econyl

Sustainability focused start-up Coral Eyewear has become the first UK-based company to launch a collection of glasses and sunglasses made with Econyl regenerated nylon. The Endangered collection features six unisex designs available in four colours that can be tailored with prescription lenses. Each frame comes accompanied with a recycled...

7 Oct 2020

Fashion

Converse signs eyewear licensing deal with Marchon

American footwear and apparel brand Converse has signed an exclusive, long-term global licensing deal agreement with Marchon Eyewear, Inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear. As part of the partnership, Marchon will produce new sun and optical collections, which its states will take “cues...

5 Oct 2020

Fashion

Formula 1 to launch eyewear collection

Formula 1 has announced a partnership with specialist eyewear company Formuleyes to release an exclusive collection of premium glasses, celebrating the sport’s past, present and future as part of its 70th-anniversary celebrations. The first collection will feature three pairs of glasses, all representing a different aspect of what makes Formula...

1 Sep 2020

Fashion

Eyewear brand ZooBug signs licensing deal

Children’s eyewear brand ZooBug has announced a long-term global licensing agreement with GLBL EYEWEAR Group to expand its reach globally. London-based ZooBug has premiered at London’s Premier Global Kids Fashion Week, Mini Mode, and won awards for its child-friendly designed frames, including the SILMO d’Or, the British Junior Design Award for...

4 Aug 2020

Fashion

Stella McCartney partners with Thélios for eyewear collections

British designer Stella McCartney has signed a long-term partnership with Thélios, the eyewear division of LVMH, to create sustainable eyewear collections starting with the spring/summer 2021 season. The first collection will debut in November 2020 and will offer consumers eyewear products made of alternative raw materials, as part of Stella...

3 Aug 2020

Fashion

LACOSTE LAUNCHES THE ROLAND - GARROS EYEWEAR COLLECTION

Lacoste forges a partnership of excellence with the iconic Roland-Garros brand resulting in a new range of sunglass frames driven by the strong connection between the French legendary tennis tournament created in 1928 and the brand’s innate passion for this inspiring sport. Lacoste has been a partner of Roland-Garros since 1971. Lacoste is now...

30 Jul 2020

Business

Ace & Tate secures 14 million euros to fund European expansion

Dutch eyewear label Ace & Tate has raised 14.25 million euros to help fund its European expansion. The Amsterdam-based brand said the money will be focused on three areas: retail expansion in new and existing European markets; new technologies to bolster its omnichannel model; and building on current sustainability initiatives. The...

10 Jul 2020

Fashion

Sofia Vergara launches eyewear collection

Actress Sofia Vergara is partnering with eyewear brand Foster Grant to launch an affordable eyewear collection online, which will also support the Specs for Specs charity initiative. The collaborative collection includes 24 styles across the reading glasses, sunglasses and SunReaders categories, featuring blue light coating lens, hidden...

27 May 2020

Fashion

Post Malone launches sunglasses collection with Arnette

Post Malone — the American rapper known for hit songs including “rockstar” and “Circles” — has become widely recognized for his signature tattoos. Now, his tattoos are available for everyone. In an announcement from the Luxottica-owned eyewear label Arnette, the artist launched a collection of laser-polished sunglasses with the brand featuring...

17 Mar 2020

Fashion

Rimowa launches first-ever eyewear collaboration

Luggage label Rimowa has unveiled a beach-inspired collaboration with indie eyewear brand Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) for a special edition collection. The collaboration has been built on what the brand’s call a “shared passion for craftsmanship and expertise” and marks Rimowa’s first-ever eyewear collaboration, and takes...

10 Mar 2020