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October 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Bertelli Refreshes Animal Print for Fall with Shimmering Details

Optik Sept-Oct 2026 issue Voila WestGroupe B-1059

In Burgundy, B-1059 brings animal print to life with pink shimmer and golden accents woven throughout the animal-inspired temples. The rich burgundy front subtly reveals the same high-definition animal-inspired pattern along its outer edges, achieved through a
custom layering technique that creates beautiful depth, dimension, and visual intrigue.

Double-layered handmade acetate unveils a sparkling pink interior for an extra touch of radiance. Also available in Black and Brown.

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About WestGroupe:

Established in 1961, WestGroupe is family operated with over 60 years of industry insight. Our mission has always been to provide unique and superior quality eyewear for the fashion-focused consumer. We are driven by our customer commitment to excellent service and exceptional product. WestGroupe is dedicated to defining future standards in the optical business by developing, creating, and supporting innovative products and services that allows our customers to succeed. WestGroupe offers a premium selection of globally recognized proprietary eyewear brands including KLiiK denmark, FYSH, EVATIK, Superflex® and OTP.

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October 15, 2026October 16, 2026

OCTIKA and WestGroupe Partner to Introduce OSMOSE to Canada

OCTIKA has entered an exclusive partnership with WestGroupe to introduce OSMOSE, an innovative French eyewear concept, to the Canadian market. The brand will officially debut in January 2027, bringing a fresh perspective on versatility, functionality and contemporary design.

Developed within OCTIKA’s product hub in Occitanie, France, OSMOSE reimagines everyday eyewear through a refined balance of innovation and modern aesthetics. The collection is built around a signature 3‑in‑1 magnetic clip system that transforms a single frame into multiple expressions, allowing wearers to shift seamlessly between functions and styles throughout the day.

A 3‑in‑1 Concept Designed for Modern Lifestyles

Each OSMOSE frame comes with two interchangeable magnetic clips engineered to enhance both performance and visual identity. Some models pair a Category 3 polarized sun clip with a yellow‑tinted clip designed to improve nighttime driving visibility. Others feature dual polarized clips, offering varied sun protection and distinct stylistic options.

This intuitive system enables wearers to transition effortlessly between looks without compromising comfort, quality or design integrity. Certain clip combinations even create a complete visual transformation of the frame, allowing a single style to deliver multiple expressions within one cohesive design concept.

The January 2027 debut will feature 21 models for men and women, presenting silhouettes that transcend trends while reflecting OSMOSE’s dynamic, design‑led approach to contemporary eyewear.

A Strategic Partnership for Long‑Term Growth

“OSMOSE brings a fresh and differentiated perspective to the eyewear category by combining thoughtful design with true everyday versatility,” said Alexis Nyiro, Director of Product Development and Marketing at WestGroupe. “We are excited to partner with OCTIKA to introduce OSMOSE to the North American market and support the brand’s long‑term growth across the region.”

“OSMOSE was created to offer a new vision of eyewear, one that seamlessly blends design, functionality and adaptability within a single product experience,” added Stefano Cinquegrana, Founder and CEO of OCTIKA. “WestGroupe stood out as the ideal partner because of its strong industry reputation, market expertise and deep relationships within the optical community.”

Through this partnership, WestGroupe will leverage its extensive distribution network and longstanding industry relationships to support OSMOSE’s introduction and expansion across Canada. The agreement also reinforces WestGroupe’s ongoing portfolio diversification strategy and its commitment to bringing distinctive, design‑driven eyewear brands to the market.

Source: WestGroupe

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October 13, 2026October 7, 2026

Nikon Lenswear – 80 Years of Innovation. Billions of Personalized Vision Solutions.

Nikon Lenswear marks 80 years since the launch of its first ophthalmic lens, the Pointal Lens, introduced in 1946.

What began with a single lens design has evolved into one of the industry’s most advanced lens portfolios.

Today, Nikon Lenswear can deliver billions of lens combinations, enabling highly personalized vision solutions tailored to each wearer’s prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs.

80 YEARS OF PURSUING OPTICAL EXCELLENCE

At the heart of Nikon Lenswear’s journey is Kiwami, a Japanese philosophy that embodies the pursuit of excellence at the highest level. For eight decades, Nikon Lenswear has combined Japanese craftsmanship, optical precision, and advanced engineering to continuously redefine vision performance.

Supported by its dedicated R&D center in Japan and Nikon’s broader expertise in high-precision optics and imaging technologies, Nikon Lenswear continues to advance the science of vision through ongoing innovation and research.

FROM CAMERA TECHNOLOGY TO OPHTHALMIC LENSES

The latest Nikon Lenswear Z Series demonstrates the power of this shared innovation ecosystem.

Leveraging Nikon camera’s proven lens contrast assessment methodology, Nikon Lenswear became the first to apply this approach across an entire portfolio of ophthalmic lenses.

The result is the Z Series, a lens portfolio engineered to enhance contrast perception, helping wearers experience sharper vision, greater clarity, and a higher-definition view of the world.

DESIGNED FOR EVERY WEARER

From single vision and progressive lenses to advanced technologies that support today’s visual demands, Nikon Lenswear remains guided by one belief: every wearer deserves a lens uniquely crafted for them.

As it celebrates this 80-year milestone, Nikon Lenswear reaffirms its commitment to shaping the future of vision through precision, innovation, contrast enhancement, and human-centered optical design.

CAMPAIGN ROLLOUT

Nikon Lenswear’s 80th anniversary campaign launches on October 13 and will be supported through social media initiatives designed to drive consumer awareness and connect wearers to Nikon dedicated eye care professionals across Canada.

For more information visit on Nikon Lenswear’s 80th anniversary, visit the Nikon Lenswear website or Social Media Platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Source: Nikon Lenswear

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October 8, 2026October 9, 2026

Eye on the Industry Episode 14: New Look at 40 with Jacinthe Laurendeau

Episode 14 of Eye on the Industry is now available, celebrating 40 years of New Look with company President Jacinthe Laurendeau.

episode 14- EOTI podcast with New Look president oct 2026

Laurendeau joins hosts Christine Zeggil and Isabelle Tremblay for a bilingual conversation looking back at the evolution of one of Canada’s best-known optical retailers—and ahead to how technology, personalization and human expertise will shape its next chapter.

Laurendeau’s own career has grown alongside the company. She began with New Look as a student optician more than 30 years ago, later becoming a licensed dispensing optician and holding a series of management and leadership roles before becoming President.

During the episode, she reflects on how New Look has evolved from its beginnings under founder and optician Guy Rouleau while maintaining what she describes as its core focus on accessibility, quality and customer service.

Technology has changed considerably over four decades. Laurendeau points to innovations including virtual try-on, digital measurements, online optician services and New Look’s Montreal ophthalmic lens laboratory. Yet she says the company’s underlying priorities remain much the same: innovation, passion and a focus on the customer.

The conversation also touches on New Look’s growth from six to 77 stores in Quebec and Ontario, along with 11 locations in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

To mark its 40th anniversary, New Look has launched Club 86, a frame collection inspired by the 1980s and reinterpreted with a contemporary perspective. Several models are named after communities the company serves, while one frame, “Guy,” honours founder Guy Rouleau.

Looking ahead, Laurendeau says technology will continue to play a growing role in the customer journey—but not at the expense of personal expertise.

“Our customers and patients want efficiency, but also they need our expertise,” she says. “The human touch is really more important than ever. We need to use technology to improve that.”

Listen to the latest episode of Eye on the Industry with Jacinthe Laurendeau for a look at 40 years of New Look—and where the company sees Canadian optical retail heading next.

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October 8, 2026September 15, 2026

Served with Style

Optik Sept-Oct 2026 issue Voila Mood Bonne franquette silure de loire

Bonne Franquette brings culinary inspiration to optical design with Silure de Loire, the first frame in its starred collaboration with French chef Mathieu Pérou. The round acetate design echoes the chef’s regional dish, with tortoise warmth, subtle green accents and resin details recalling the Loire catfish’s scales.

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About Mood Eyewear:

Mood Eyewear Inc is proud to lead in the latest European optical trends, integrating European fashion influences to enhance the visual experience. We consider it both a duty and an honor to support our business partners by providing personalized and efficient service. Our exclusive collections are carefully curated to blend creativity, innovation, art, design, craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology.

Established in 2006, Mood Eyewear was founded with the aim of importing and offering prestigious optical and sunglass collections to the Canadian market. Our group ensures the distribution of renowned European brands, selected for their quality and distinctive aesthetics.

We are the exclusive distributors in Canada for brands such as Blackfin, Woodys, Le Parc, Visionario, I-Man, Komono, NOS, Binocle and Bonne Franquette.

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Bertelli Refreshes Animal Print for Fall with Shimmering Details

About WestGroupe:

OCTIKA and WestGroupe Partner to Introduce OSMOSE to Canada

A 3‑in‑1 Concept Designed for Modern Lifestyles

A Strategic Partnership for Long‑Term Growth

Nikon Lenswear – 80 Years of Innovation. Billions of Personalized Vision Solutions.

80 YEARS OF PURSUING OPTICAL EXCELLENCE

FROM CAMERA TECHNOLOGY TO OPHTHALMIC LENSES

DESIGNED FOR EVERY WEARER

CAMPAIGN ROLLOUT

Eye on the Industry Episode 14: New Look at 40 with Jacinthe Laurendeau

Served with Style

Distributed by Mood Eyewear: www.moodeyewear.com

About Mood Eyewear:

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