Expo Óptica: The Largest in Latin America
Expo Óptica reaches another edition consolidated as the biggest event in the optical sector in Latin America. The fair emerged in 2003 under the name Expo Abióptica and is part…
Sea2see: The Journey Continues in the Fish Markets of Seoul
Barcelona, Spain – In a new phase of the journey, which began in Morocco and later visited Marseille, Sea2see's creative team visited the fish markets of Seoul and their vibrant fish…
Safilo Partners with Spaarkly to Continue Digital Journey
Padua – Safilo Group, one of the eyewear industry’s key players in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of prescription frames, sunglasses, outdoor eyewear, goggles, and helmets, has signed an agreement…
IAPB Council Members Name New Group C Trustee
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness announced that Dr. Bruce Spivey, Secretary Treasurer, Ophthalmology Foundation has been appointed Group C Trustee on the IAPB Board. He will assume…
Linda Farrow X Peoples from Barbados Tie Up through Sunset-Inspired Eyewear
Bridgetown, Barbados – Bajan luxury eyewear brand, Peoples from Barbados (PFB) announced its first custom collaboration with British luxury eyewear brand, Linda Farrow, the first chapter of a blossoming creative…
Götti introduces new sales rep to the Middle East
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Götti Switzerland introduces its new sales team member for the Middle East, Mr. Tarek Saoub. As sales representative for Gotti’s eyewear collections in the region, Mr. Saoub will showcase the new Götti Dimension Collection, the hyperprecise 3D printed glasses made in Switzerland. He will also launch Götti’s Perspective Collection, the reinvented, minimalist, and progressive rimless glasses. Gotti’s pure and linear design are fit for those who strive toward the style principle of reduction as its glasses embody authenticity in everyday life. (more…)
Marcolin Group and Rivoli Group sign a joint venture in the Middle East
Marcolin Group, a worldwide leading eyewear company, announced today to have signed a joint venture agreement with Rivoli Group, one of the largest luxury retailers in the Middle East area.
The JV, named Marcolin Middle East, is 51% owned by Marcolin Group and its headquarters will be based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It will distribute the eyewear collections of the Marcolin’s brand portfolio: Tom Ford, Balenciaga, Ermenegildo Zegna, Montblanc, Roberto Cavalli, Tod’s, Emilio Pucci, Swarovski, Dsquared2, Diesel, Just Cavalli, Kenneth Cole, Timberland, Guess, Gant, Harley-Davidson, Marciano, Skechers and Web. (more…)
World Council of Optometry marks 90 years advocacy
Originally founded in Cologne, Germany in 1927 as the International Optical League (Ligue Internationale d’optique), The World Council of Optometry (WCO) marked its 90th anniversary on March 7, 2017. Headquartered…
UK sight charity helps over 1 million people in Rwanda
1 March 2017 – Vision for a Nation (VFAN) has now helped over one million people to access eye care services across Rwanda. The award-winning UK charity has supported Rwanda’s Ministry of…