12 January 2025
Please look after this bear
Coral Eyewear has launched its first frames for children with Paddington-themed glasses and sunglasses in a new partnership with STUDIOCANAL Kids & Family.
Frames in the collection feature Paddington bear, and colourways that take inspiration from the character’s blue duffle coat, red hat, and love of orange marmalade. Subtle nods to Paddington include paw prints on the inside of the arms of the frame.
The frames, which are made with recycled and bio-based materials, have been designed for children between the ages of four and10.
A new dimension
Eyespace has introduced new myopia-fit frames to its Rock Star collection that are designed to support in the management of progressive myopia.
The frames are appropriate for myopes, and also draw from fashion trends in eye-catching colours.
Recent releases also feature a 180-degree flex hinge for comfort and fit, while enhancing resilience and reducing the risk of breakage.
The collection offers ‘mini-me’ styles inspired by celebrity-worn designs, the company said.
Sustainable materials are used in almost 30% of the collection.
Night light
Avant Garde Optical, distributors for Nanovista in the UK and Ireland, highlighted the Nano Glow collection of frames that glow in the dark with a new, more resistant ‘52’ hinge.
Fluorescent particles create a glow-in-the-dark effect for the frames in the collection. The design feature helps children to find their frames at night, the companies suggest.
The frames are made from Siliflex, a light and flexible patented material.
Grown-up glasses
Kaleos has revealed its autumn/winter 2024 collection for children and teenagers, encouraging wearers to ‘Dream big, prepare for the future.’
The collection includes six optical frames and two new sunglasses. Each style is available in four colours.
This season’s range draws inspiration from the adult collections, tying together the Kaleos styles across age groups.
The brand highlighted the ‘Bogo’ sunglasses, the design of which was inspired by an adult frame created as a special edition to celebrate Kaleos’ 10th anniversary this year.
Made for stars
Continental Eyewear has collaborated with Dr Alicia Thompson, paediatric dispensing specialist, to develop an eyewear collection around the unique requirements of children.
The StarFit line has drawn on research into paediatric facial parameters to provide a secure fit that grows with the child. The frame designs consider pressure point to ensure comfort across a variety of activities at school and in play.
The manufacturer shared that it has seen an “unprecedented response from the industry,” since launching the collection.
The adjustable properties of the frames have been well-received by practices working with children, the company said, sharing: “It’s exciting to be part of something that’s enhancing paediatric care, and we’re proud that StarFit is contributing to a renewed emphasis on providing better, more tailored eyewear solutions for young patients.”
Custom fun
Exeter Eyewear’s SEEcreatures range, exclusively distributed by Bondeye Optical, offers custom-made colourful frames for little faces.
Each frame can be made to order at no extra charge, with a dispensing kit that allows demonstrations of more than 100 combinations of size and colour. The brand suggested custom options reduce the need for inventory stock, making the collection ideal for independent and paediatric clinics.
Rob Barrow, founder of Exeter Eyewear, commented: “SEECreatures has been a resounding success with clinics. You could say they are making a splash. We have had some amazing feedback and we intend to extend the range soon.”
“We are very proud of SEEcreatures as this range sits perfectly in specialist paediatric clinics and smaller volume independent clinics alike,” he said.
Bold looks
Dibble Optical has shone a spotlight on two brands designed with children in mind. The Flex Frames BOLD Collection presents stand-out styles in soft materials to offer a lightweight and flexible fit.
Dilli Dalli eyewear focuses on comfort, safety, and design with a soft-touch collection of comfortable, durable, and playful styles. A range of metal designs bring together sleek metal fronts with soft-touch temples, while the brand also offers a line tailored to children who wish to express their burgeoning styles.
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