Feb31st
19 January 2023
The shortlist for the 2023 Love Eyewear Awards has been revealed by organisers of 100% Optical.
The 2023 awards, sponsored by Olleyes, have seen a record-breaking number of entries across the 12 categories.
Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges made up of designers, artists, academics, journalists and influencers from the eyewear industry.
Nathan Garnett, 100% Optical show director, commented: “Since our launch in 2020, these awards have become more prestigious and sought-after, making the shortlisting process a tough one for our judges.”
“I believe the shortlist is a fantastic reflection of the fast-growing industry we’re in,” he added. “The awards ceremony is a real show highlight and we look forward to crowning our winners.”
Carolina Herrera’s pearl-studded frame
The shortlist also sees an NFT collection by Woody’s Eyewear, created for the metaverse.
An NFT frame by Woody’s Eyewear has made the shortlist. Credit: Woody’s Eyewear
The Sustainable Frame of the Year category sees entries made from sustainably-harvested wood, 3D-printed collections, eyewear made from recycled fishing nets collected in Cornwall, and frames created from foraged leaves set into bio-acetate.
The awards will be announced at 100% Optical on 25 February in a ceremony held on the catwalk at 5pm.
The shortlist
Women’s frame of the year
- OtrO Eyewear, ‘Arena’
- l.a Eyeworks, ‘Palapa’
- Feb31st, ‘Anna’
- Vava, distributed by 10 North Distributions, ‘WL0009’
- Struktur Eyewear, Thierry Bonhomme, distributed by MAC Agencies, ‘The director light’
- Carolina Herrera, ‘HER 0080.’
Women’s sunglasses frame of the year
- Vava, distributed by 10 North Distributions, ‘WL0002’
- Ffin, ‘NOS’
- Scotch & Soda, ‘Marina SS7028 211’
- Woody’s Eyewear, ‘NEON-G’
- Otaaki, ‘Denali.’
Men’s frame of the year
- Struktur Eyewear, Theirry Bonhomme, distributed by MAC Agencies, ‘The Paris Light’
- Yohji Yamamoto, ‘L001 OPT - M007’
- Kirk & Kirk, ‘Horace’
- Vava, distributed by 10 North Distributions, ‘WL0048’
- David Green Eyewear, distributed by Greenstar, ‘DESNA DE3.’
Men’s sunglasses frame of the year
- JFrey, ‘2982 2020’
- Vava, distributed by 10 North Distributions, ‘BL0031’
- Ffin Eyewear, ‘Ana’
- Morel, ‘80092A/GN05’
- Eyewear by David Beckham, distributed by Safilo Group, ‘DB 7098/S.’
Unisex frame of the year
- l.a. Eyeworks, ‘Goodall’
- Pepe Jeans London, ‘Bangkok PJ5199’
- Morel, ‘90034C/BG02’
- Struktur Eyewear, Thierry Bonhomme, distributed by MAC agencies, ‘The Artist’
- Vysen Eyewear, distributed by 10 North Distribution, ‘Tom - T6.’
Luxury frame of the year
- Pampaloni Silver Eyewear, ‘18k Oro Bianco con Diamanti’
- Emmanuelle Khanh, ‘Palace - Black 16’
- Feb31st, ‘Tomma FX Kauri’
- Yohji Yamamoto, ‘SL014-A008
- Vysen Eyewear, distributed by 10 North Distributions, ‘Nikky - NK1.’
Sustainable frame of the year
- Rolf, ‘Fargo - silver oak’
- Nina Mur, ‘Osher Dark Green Mist’
- Vava, distributed by 10 North Distributions, ‘CL0012’
- Waterhaul, ‘Fitzroy Navy’
- David Green Eyewear, distributed by Greenstar, ‘Alaska DDA1.’
Kid’s eyewear of the year
- Roald Dahl, ‘RD-23-C2’
- Rolf, ‘Kudu’
- Pepe Jeans London, ‘Kranky PJ4077’
- Planet Pop, ‘Minke’
- Tomato Glasses, ‘Kids C Camo TKCC22.’
Eyewear retailer of the year
- Spectacle Emporium
- The Focal Rooms by The BilBro & Co
- Valarie Jerome Optometrists
Most engaging practice window
- Bespoke Eyewear
- Coleman Opticians Hearing & Vision Centre
- McClintock Dispensing Opticians/ optical styling.
New designer of the year
- Ffin Eyewear
- Ona Utuama
- Moshe Ohana.
Eyewear accessory of the year
- Le Kevin luxury glasses holders
- Ampere, ‘Dusk’
- Blinx.
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