Eyewear and lenses

Eyewear in designers’ spring and summer collections have an emphasis on bright colours, unique materials and unusual shapes

The eyewear manufacturer revealed four themes inspiring sunglasses design this year, showcasing new models from licenced brands including Ted Baker, Hackett and Vivienne Westwood

The sustainable eyewear brand has launched a store onboard the Scarlet Lady

A new sculpture made of lens waste and discarded demo lenses will aim to draw attention to the topic of sustainability in the industry

Jess Gillam, award-winning saxophonist and BBC Radio 3 presenter, tells OT  what she loves about her bold eyewear, uniting people through music, and receiving an MBE

The Austrian eyewear brand is also donating 10,000 pairs of eyewear to the Polish Opticians’ Support Network

A record number of entries were received for the awards, which include 11 categories this year

Acquired by EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies in 2021, the company seeks to produce spectacle lenses that address myopia progression

Pala Eyewear founder, John Pritchard, tells OT  about the brand’s cause-first approach, upcoming frame launches, and what is involved in being a B Corp

The acquisition of the brand famed for its sunglasses marks the second key investment for the eyewear company