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Eyewear designers have released bright, bold collections this summer. From frames with quirky design details to homages to heritage, OT  picks out some of the brightest

The sports eyewear brand, part of Silhouette International, will be available for practices in the UK and Ireland from 1 September

The FCA found a number of companies had imposed selling prices on practices, with Luxottica receiving a sanction of €125,174,000, while brand, Chanel, and eyewear company, LVMH, also received penalties

Patty Perreira, co-founder and designer of the eyewear brand, Barton Perreira, tells OT  about her eyewear style icons, and where she draws her design inspiration

The companies have collaborated on the release of a new pair of sunglasses made from regenerated nylon and designed for a “performance-based lifestyle”

Providing sunglasses inspired by the Californian lifestyle, the new addition to the Safilo Group is set to form a key part of the manufacturer’s digital transformation plans

The sustainable eyewear company was recognised in the ‘Fight Poverty’ category for its charitable projects in Peru

Celebrating a 25-year collaboration, the companies have renewed the license agreement for another five years

The SPF for your eyes campaign advises the public of the importance of UV protection, with less than half of UK adults surveyed owning sunglasses with UV protection

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