Kate Spade New York’s Audri/G is a beautiful soft cat eye-shaped combination frame with an acetate front and temple tips. Using a new Cabana dot pattern to perfection, it features a metal nose bridge and thin temples with a subtle metal spade logo on each
temple. Available in black, transparent beige, transparent pink and Havana.
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Safilo and Isabel Marant, known as one of the most influential brands among French designers, announce a new global ten-year license agreement for the design, manufacture and distribution of Isabel Marant sunglasses and optical frames. The first Isabel Marant collection will be launched with the Spring/Summer 2021 lines.
“We are pleased to welcome to our portfolio one of the coolest French designer brands whose unique expression and iconic style ensure it stands out within the advanced luxury design segment. This positioning between contemporary and traditional luxury allows design-driven, trend-setting brands, such as Isabel Marant, to captivate and engage Gen Z and Millennials with their originality, recognition and authenticity,” commented Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group.
“Safilo’s expertise and capabilities in the design, development and manufacturing of eyewear, as well as their qualitative and widespread distribution reach, are the critical factors that lead us to take this exciting challenge of entering into our first ever eyewear licensing agreement. We were looking for a partner capable of translating our idea of a sartorial interpretation into an accessory that is emblematic of present-day style,” stated Isabel Marant. “With Safilo we share the same creative energy and enthusiasm for experimenting and we are sure that together we will able to delight our clients in France and beyond.”
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Transitions Optical recently announced a commitment of $40,000 to the Eye Disease Foundation for research into age-related macular degeneration.
The Eye Disease Foundation seeks to fund research to help prevent eye diseases and blindness, providing researchers with the necessary financing to perform their research. The Eye Disease Foundation is the only one in Quebec that dedicates all its financial resources to research on eye disease. It is also officially recognized by the Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ) and by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), two organizations that fund research in all medical fields in Quebec and Canada. Transitions has been a partner of the Foundation for over 10 years.
“The mission of the Eye Disease Foundation matches our ambition to provide photochromic lens technology that delivers the best possible performance, with hassle-free style and everyday eye protection,” said Patience Cook, director North America marketing, Transitions Optical. “We are proud to support to the Foundation’s goal of preventing serious eye conditions.”
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New Look Vision Group announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Miami based Coco Lunette Holding which carries on business principally under the Edward Beiner banner.
Based in Miami, Florida, the Edward Beiner Company has 12 locations across key premium markets in Florida. As previously reported on Optik NOW, its current annualized revenues are $15.5 million CAD and it will continue to operate as a stand-alone unit within New Look Vision.
Antoine Amiel, President and CEO of New Look Vision stated that: “We are pleased to announce the closing of the Edward Beiner Company transaction, following a period of strong cooperative effort by both New Look Vision and Edward Beiner Company management. We are very much looking forward to working with the Edward Beiner Company team to grow our presence in the U.S. retail optical market. This transaction brings our total store network to 394 locations across North America as we proceed to further implement our corporate strategy for growth and development.”
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FYidoctors announced Kootenay Optometry as the latest clinic to join the company. The addition marks the company’s continued expansion into British Columbia, now operating 33 clinics across the province.
Kootenay Optometry operates two clinics in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia and has served the communities of Castlegar, Trail and surrounding areas for over 30 years. They were recently awarded the 2019 World Sight Day Challenge Silver award from global fundraising initiative Optometry Giving Sight for their commitment to accessible vision care.
Under the FYidoctors banner, the clinic will now enjoy the benefits of FYidoctors’ Internal Freeform technology, that produces high-quality lenses from their ophthalmic laboratory in Delta, B.C., in addition to a variety of support and a wide range of designer frames.
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Read More Alcon and ARVO are continuing their partnership on the 2026 Eye Pitch event, which will showcase early- and mid-stage innovations in eye and vision research at the ARVO Annual Meeting.
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists says optimizing optometric scope of practice is key to improving access to safe, timely eye care across Canada.
Learn More ZEISS has introduced ClearMind, a new premium lens portfolio designed to provide extremely clear vision while helping reduce cognitive load.
Read more Warby Parker has launched Warby Parker Sport, a new performance eyewear category featuring sport-focused frames and polarized lenses for active lifestyles.
Read more Alcon and ARVO are continuing their partnership on the 2026 Eye Pitch event, which will showcase early- and mid-stage innovations in eye and vision research at the ARVO Annual Meeting.
Read more Discover the journey of Dr. Vishakha Thakrar, a leader in scleral lenses and myopia management.
Read more The Canadian Association of Optometrists says optimizing optometric scope of practice is key to improving access to safe, timely eye care across Canada.
Learn More ZEISS has introduced ClearMind, a new premium lens portfolio designed to provide extremely clear vision while helping reduce cognitive load.
Read more Warby Parker has launched Warby Parker Sport, a new performance eyewear category featuring sport-focused frames and polarized lenses for active lifestyles.
Read more Alcon and ARVO are continuing their partnership on the 2026 Eye Pitch event, which will showcase early- and mid-stage innovations in eye and vision research at the ARVO Annual Meeting.
Read more Discover the journey of Dr. Vishakha Thakrar, a leader in scleral lenses and myopia management.
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