Sustainable materials, geometric designs and titanium structures – OT  takes a look at a few frames that have picked up industry accolades so far in 2021

The addition of the brand to Safilo’s portfolio will ‘reinforce’ the company’s offering for women, and is a key step in “effectively counterbalancing recent brand exits,” the CEO said

From eyewear made from bio-based materials and sustainable resins, to frames in colourful patchwork designs, OT  takes a look at recent updates in eyewear

OT  caught eyewear designer, Tom Davies, for a conversation about designing frames for the new Disney film

Oakley’s first professional esports athlete, professional Call of Duty player and two-time Major League Gaming XGames gold medallist, Seth ‘Scump’ Abner, talks to OT  about why the right pair of frames makes all the difference when gaming

The facilities are expected to be operational by the end of 2021, with the first innovations due to be revealed “in coming months”

Luxexcel is extending its portfolio from providing 3D printing solutions for lens production, into the smart glasses market. OT  finds out more from Guido Groet, Luxexcel chief strategy officer

Hundreds of frames were stolen from the eyewear designer’s Sloane Square location, including six frames designed for Disney’s Cruella film

The 10-year partnership expired on 30 June

Independent manufacturers have recognised the benefits of the deal for the production of sustainable materials, but some also identified concerns