Love Eyewear Award 2026 shortlist revealed

The shortlisted entries for the 2026 Love Eyewear Awards have been revealed, celebrating eyewear design, manufacturing, and retailers.

The award winners will be named during 100% Optical (28 February–2 March), with a ceremony held at 5pm on the first evening of the show – Saturday 28 February.

The awards include 13 categories, ranging from New designer 2026, to Sustainable frame of the year, and Best use of social media.

Sarah Daniels, senior marketing manager at CloserStill Media, organiser of 100% Optical, said: “Created to celebrate the creativity and passion at the heart of the eyewear industry, the Love Eyewear Awards celebrates those who continue to shape the industry’s future.”

“Every year we look forward to the bold creations and unique perspectives from designers, retailers, and practices from long-standing industry leaders to emerging talent,” she added.

A panel of judges, comprising content creators, journalists, and optical professionals, voted on the shortlisted nominees.

Shortlists for New Designer 2026 include Frankies Eyewear, Monarkh Eyewear, and Modstyle Eyewear UK Ltd.

Götti Switzerland and l.a Eyeworks both have designs in the Luxury frame of the year category, while Eyespace Eyewear and Coral Eyewear are among those in the Kid’s frame of the year shortlist.

Four practices are named in the Eyewear retailer of the year shortlist: The Focal Rooms, CBTR Opticians, McClintock Optical Styling Boutique, and Ótica Maxivisão.

Explore the full Love Eyewear Award shortlist on the 100% Optical website. Register for a free pass to attend 100% Optical here.