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Etnia Barcelona Presents CHROMA

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Etnia Barcelona launches Chroma, a new premium collection that redefines the limits of colour and shape with a sophisticated and exuberant explosion of colours and contrasts. The FW24 collection, debuting with Chroma, includes 14 eyewear models for women and men, featuring mainly feminine cat-eye shapes and milky, transparent, and solid acetates that create an elegant contrast.

Featured model: Chroma No 07 DG

Distributed by: www.etniabarcelona.com

About Etnia Barcelona :

CREATING GLASSES FOR THREE GENERATIONS

In the 1950s, Fulgencio Ramo—grandfather of David Pellicer, who is the current owner of the company—created his first eyewear factory. His children helped out there and quickly acquired all of the know-how of the business to take over the reins. This second generation designed, created and distributed the glasses all over Spain, but it was not until the 1990s when David Pellicer joined the company with the dream of creating something new.

AN INDEPENDENT EYEWEAR BRAND

David brought colour to a product that, up until that point, had only been brown or black. If there was one thing he knew, it was that he did not want to dedicate his efforts to just manufacturing glasses; he wanted something more. That something was creating a brand. A brand that embodied the idea of being free, human and respectful towards all ethnicities. He wanted a brand that thought of all people and forms of expression through colour and art. That’s how Etnia Barcelona was born.

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Transitions Announces Dates for Transitions® Academy 2025

Mark your calendars for Transitions® Academy 2025, taking place from February 2-5, 2025, at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.

Transitions Academy

Transitions® Academy 2025 will bring together industry professionals for two days of immersive learning, networking and innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of workshops, seminars, and hands-on sessions led by experts in the field and inspiring guest speakers.

The event is an extraordinary opportunity for attendees to expand their knowledge with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the optical industry.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other eyecare professionals from around the world and share their experience and success stories about Transitions®.

Save the date for Transitions Academy 2025

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 DaTE 2025: The Next Edition in Riccione

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Having announced the dates, finally the location of the next DaTE event is revealed. Set to take place in Riccione, September 13th to 15th, 2025, with, as noted earlier, a new format, updated to meet the latest needs of this challenging sector.

We chose Riccione for several reasons: first, because it is a city perfectly aligned with the concept of our exhibition. Given its historic ties to design, its passion for innovation and its sophisticated and, at the same time, provocative lifestyle, Riccione has long been a magnet for creatives, trendsetters and experimenters, just like our exhibitors and buyers.”

Davide Degl’Incerti Tocci, President, DaTE, and Cristina Frasca and Dante Caretti, founding partners, DaTE

Riccione can easily be reached by train and car and the Rimini International Airport is just a few kilometers away, making it accessible for international participants. The mild mid-September climate, along with an extraordinary, comprehensive array of available accommodations, create the perfect conditions to facilitate business meetings and networking opportunities.

“There’s still a bit of suspense surrounding the exact location in Riccione,” the President teased. Meanwhile, we are planning the forthcoming editions and can already reveal that DaTE events will be held in Naples, Rome, Milano and Bologna. To discover the future dates and all the latest news, I invite you to follow us on our official website and social channels!”

Admission to DaTE is free of charge, open only to eyewear industry professionals, opticians, buyers and journalists.

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Negotiations Fail: Optometrists Withdraw from the Public System, Effective November 22

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The Association des optométristes du Québec (AOQ) announces that 85% of its members have decided to withdraw from the Régie de l’Assurance-maladie du Québec (RAMQ) following the failure of negotiations between the AOQ and the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) to renew their five-year fee agreement. This agreement sets the rates and conditions for optometrists’ participation in the public health plan, which covers the population under 18, those 65 and over, and social assistance recipients.

“Optometry services will continue to be available, but people currently covered by the public plan will no longer be covered as of November 22 and will have to pay for the services, which we regret. Our operating costs have risen three times faster than the government’s fees for services, so our fee per RAMQ patient visit is now only $3.50.”

Dr. Guillaume Fortin, President, AOQ  

The previous agreement expired in 2020 and talks to renew it have stalled. 55% of optometrists’ patients are affected, a proportion that is growing.

“Our demands are based on the results of an independent study carried out jointly with the government, which approved the methodology. We are asking for reasonable and fair treatment, so that we can continue to play our role throughout Québec and help to relieve congestion in the system, not least by treating some 180,000 eye emergencies every year,” Dr. Fortin concluded.

Reimbursement to optometrists by the RAMQ represents 0.16% of Québec’s health budget, or $11 per Quebecer per year.

As of November 22, 85% of Québec optometrists will cease to participate in the public plan.

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Blackfin Renews Its Decade-long Partnership with Mood Eyewear for Exclusive Distribution in Canada

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Blackfin, the Italian high-end Titanium eyewear company, announces the renewal of its partnership with Mood Eyewear, the exclusive distributor for the Canadian market. This collaboration, which began in the second half of 2014, marks its 10-year milestone, representing a significant step in the brand’s international growth strategy.

Blackfin FW24 campaign

“We are truly happy and satisfied to continue working with Mood Eyewear,” says Nicola Del Din, CEO of Blackfin. “The collaboration with André Bélanger and his entire team goes far beyond a simple business agreement. A deep synergy has been developed between us, extending on a personal level as well, making Mood not only a highly qualified distributor but also a trusted partner who shares our same vision of excellence in product, customer care and execution.”

Since its entry into the market, Blackfin has experienced steady growth thanks to this collaboration, making Canada today one of the brand’s key markets, ranking among the top 5 globally.

“Mood Eyewear Inc is very proud of the renewal of the exclusive distribution agreement for the prestigious Blackfin brand in Canada”, says André Bélanger, President of Mood Eyewear. “From the beginning of our business relationship, we were warmly welcomed into the global Blackfin family and committed to the ambitious project of introducing this exceptional titanium eyewear collection to Canada. The expertise and professionalism of the entire Blackfin team are greatly appreciated by all of us at Mood Eyewear”.

The success is also due to the perfect alignment of values and business development between the two companies. Mood has always supported Blackfin in investing in targeted campaigns to strengthen the brand positioning, ensuring a qualitative and consistent distribution, presenting always all the new collections as well as providing efficient and timely service to our common customers.

This important relationship underscores a shared vision for growth, with the goal of further strengthening Blackfin’s presence in Canada.

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