Eyewear and lenses

News on the latest optical frames and sunglasses available on the market

A man in a grey suit holds a pair of spectacles and looks along shelves of more glasses on display

Charmant to close UK subsidiary

The group has confirmed that after a “lengthy and substantial review process” the UK arm will close at the end of June

A still from the video which shows a small pair of pink spectacles in front of a rainbow sign reading: ‘Star Fit Lazer Junior’ and a headline overlaid in blue and white: ‘100% Optical Frames fit for kids’

Paediatric designs: the Star Fit collection

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Nuria and Miguel pose in the sunshine wearing circular glasses in white and yellow with bold rounded sides

Me and my glasses

“I developed a great passion for independent designs”

6 min read

A woman wears large square sunglasses, a blue headscarf, formed like waves, and yellow and blue dress, with a piece of fishing net worn as a necklace

Being a B Corp in eyewear: “We’re constantly working to improve”

In recognition of B Corp Month, OT asked three B Corp certified eyewear companies to share the difference it makes for business, and for the sector, as well as sustainability tips for practices

6 min read

A woman with white hair wears a shiny sage green dress and stands against an olive green background. She wears spectacles with a dark top and sides that transitions into a clear plastic at the bottom of the frame

Latest launches

Eyewear for all

EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana sign for 16 years

The Gen S lens, in a dark brown frame, is on display on a glass stand

“Groundbreaking science is the foundation that underpins Gen S”

7 min read

A pair of angular white frames are posed off-centre

Top trend: White hot frames

Clare Brent wears bright red frames in a rectangle shape. She is in a restaurant and holds up a plate of food

Me and my glasses

“I like to stick by what I know I love”

A girl wears square frames in a crystal teal colour

Marcolin and Skechers renew license agreement

Long reads

“I developed a great passion for independent designs”
6 min read
Being a B Corp in eyewear: “We’re constantly working to improve”
6 min read
“Groundbreaking science is the foundation that underpins Gen S”
7 min read

A pair of chunky navy sunglasses lay on a cutting of plastic netting

Eco Eyewear measures carbon footprint

Gen S frames

What optometrists need to know about selling the Transitions Gen S lens

9 min read

The Love Eyewear Awards, vivid pink-red glass rectangles, are arranged in a line

Love Eyewear Award winners announced for 2024

A stylish image of a woman posing with large dark sunglasses

Eyewear at 100% Optical

A blonde woman wears a bright blue suit and circle sunglasses and leans against a black car

Odette Lunettes partners with The Eyewear Stylist

The partnership marks the entry of the Belgian eyewear brand into the UK market

Carolina is outside in the sunshine wearing a black and white floral summer dress, she is peeking over the top of her square black sunglasses

“I express myself with glasses”

Woman in a white suit speaking on the Transitions Academy stage

Ultra-responsive Gen S lens launched at Transitions Academy

A woman lays on a concrete pillar in front of a stone wall relief in a Grecian style. Only the woman’s legs are visible, drawing focus to the hot-pink Mary Jane style shoes she is wearing

Christian Louboutin makes eyewear debut

A split-screen of a woman in two different settings, wearing different frames. In the first she wears business attire with pantos spectacles, in the second she smiles, posing on a bike with dark sunglasses and hair tied back

Essilor multi-pair promotion returns

Renatac220

Top trend: Frames with sparkle

A young man and woman lean in to kiss, they both wear chunky acetate frames that feature a giant eye on the sides. She wears pink frames and his are a teal green. Both appear to be overgrown with an array of flowers including daffodils, roses, giant daisies and lilies. The image has a soft, vintage-style quality

Behind the brand

“Etnia Barcelona is the result of the heritage of three generations”

5 min read

Safilo and Aeffe extend partnership for Moschino eyewear