The fall/winter 2019 collection from Etnia Barcelona is imperfect and authentic, as each frame is different and achieved by using unique textures and colours. This collection is inspired by the Glam esthetic of the 70s, unique beauty and not being afraid to stand out.
Materials include new metallics, acetates, sprinklings of glitter and provocative shapes. Photo: Pier
Distributed by Etnia Barcelona: www.etniabarcelona.com
MIDO has started a path to sustainability and company transparency. The goal is to obtain the ISO 20121 certification by 2022. It defines the requirements for the organization of sustainable events, that must be able to reduce the impact on the environment and on the community.
Plastic Free policies have already been implemented and employees have been made aware of those related to waste of water, paper, food and energy. Furthermore, a Code of Ethics and a Code of Conduct have been approved.
For the exhibitors, MIDO organizes the first edition of Stand up for green, the prize which will be granted to the most sustainable stand.
Source: MIDO
CHANEL and Luxottica Group announce the early renewal of an exclusive license agreement for the development, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and prescription frames under the CHANEL brand. The five-year agreement will come into effect on January 1, 2020 and run until December 31, 2024 with a possibility for renewal for a period of three years (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027).
Bruno Pavlovsky, President of CHANEL‘s Fashion and CHANEL SAS, commented: “CHANEL has developed a very strong and valuable partnership with Luxottica over the past twenty years. Together we have built an exceptional product line, combining CHANEL‘s creation with Luxottica’s expertise and manufacturing capabilities. We are convinced that CHANEL’s eyewear will continue to be one of the most desirable fashion accessories thanks to Luxottica’s innovative know-how which magnifies CHANEL’s creation and our further enhancement of the client experience in the coming years. We are absolutely delighted to continue this success story with Luxottica.”
Leonardo Del Vecchio, Executive Chairman at Luxottica, commented: “We are extremely pleased with this strategic agreement for our Group. For twenty years, Luxottica and CHANEL have shaped the idea of luxury eyewear together, with outstanding, highly exclusive and iconic products, starting with the launch of CHANEL’s first-ever eyewear collection in 1999. We are proud and thankful for this collaboration which has brought mutual success and satisfaction.”
Source: Luxottica
Submissions for the 2019 Transitions Innovation Awards Program are now open at Transitions.com/Awards. This program recognizes loyal partners of Transitions Optical and individual optical industry professionals from the U.S. and Canada, for their commitment to the Transitions® brand. This year, there is a new category, the Eyecare Practice of the Year Canada.
Entries are open to independent eye care professionals and practices; optical industry professionals and educators; national and regional retailers; and optical laboratories. The seven Transitions Innovation Awards categories include:
Nominations for all Transitions Innovation Awards will be accepted online (at Transitions.com/Awards) until October 31, 2019. To enter, candidates must complete a nomination form and detail their 2019 efforts in the following evaluation areas: commitment and inspiration, goals, plan and creativity, and impact and results. Nominees are welcome to enter more than one category and can self-enter, or can be nominated by a lab, lens manufacturer, industry colleague or other industry organization representative.
All finalists in each category will receive a trip for two to the 2020 Transitions Academy, February 2 – 5, in Orlando, Fla., where the winners will be announced. Award finalists will be notified in December to secure travel plans.
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To support the education of future cornea and contact lens experts, CooperVision, Inc. provided an educational grant to the American Optometric Association (AOA) for its 7th Annual Cornea and Contact Lens Residency Forum, which was held recently in St. Louis.
The theme of this year’s Residency Forum was “Where Contact Lens Leaders Meet.” Workshop topics included networking, how to maximize one’s residency and career, the importance of advocacy, and how and when to utilize consultants. Contact lens-focused topics included the next generation of contact lens fitting, dry eye and contact lenses, how to grow a successful contact lens practice, and more. Speakers included leaders from the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the AOA and alumni of the Residency Forum.
The three-day event also featured a tour of the AOA headquarters and a series of contact lens fitting labs at Koetting Eye Center, one of CooperVision’s 2018 Best Practices honorees. The Cornea and Contact Lens Residency Forum aims to help residents learn valuable skills that will propel their careers and result in rewarding professional opportunities, both during their residency programs and in the years to come.
“CooperVision is a long-time partner of the AOA to facilitate the education and collaboration offered at this annual Residency Forum,” said Michele Andrews, OD, Senior Director of Professional and Academic Affairs at CooperVision. “It is a privilege to be in the presence of new residents, take an active role in their learning, and bear witness to their enthusiasm for this area of optometry. We look forward to seeing how they progress through their careers.”
Source: CooperVision
opti 2027 unveils its See. Hear. Next. campaign, showcasing design, hearing care and forward looking innovation ahead of the January event in Munich.
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opti 2027 unveils its See. Hear. Next. campaign, showcasing design, hearing care and forward looking innovation ahead of the January event in Munich.
Learn More Transitions® launches its Light in Motion Tour across Canada, offering optical professionals an immersive evening experience focused on light science and lens innovation.
Read More ZEISS DuraVision Plus coatings set a new benchmark in lens technology, offering advanced protection, superior clarity and easier maintenance with integrated ClearGuard.
Read More WCO, Alcon and IACLE have partnered to expand global access to dry eye education tools, including the updated Dry Eye Wheel and Dry Eye Management Map.
Read More CORE’s new Contact Lens Update issue offers expert guidance and practical tools to help eye care professionals communicate more effectively with presbyopic patients.
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opti 2027 unveils its See. Hear. Next. campaign, showcasing design, hearing care and forward looking innovation ahead of the January event in Munich.
Learn More Transitions® launches its Light in Motion Tour across Canada, offering optical professionals an immersive evening experience focused on light science and lens innovation.
Read more ZEISS DuraVision Plus coatings set a new benchmark in lens technology, offering advanced protection, superior clarity and easier maintenance with integrated ClearGuard.
Read more WCO, Alcon and IACLE have partnered to expand global access to dry eye education tools, including the updated Dry Eye Wheel and Dry Eye Management Map.
Read more CORE’s new Contact Lens Update issue offers expert guidance and practical tools to help eye care professionals communicate more effectively with presbyopic patients.
Read more opti 2027 unveils its See. Hear. Next. campaign, showcasing design, hearing care and forward looking innovation ahead of the January event in Munich.
Learn More Transitions® launches its Light in Motion Tour across Canada, offering optical professionals an immersive evening experience focused on light science and lens innovation.
Read more ZEISS DuraVision Plus coatings set a new benchmark in lens technology, offering advanced protection, superior clarity and easier maintenance with integrated ClearGuard.
Read more WCO, Alcon and IACLE have partnered to expand global access to dry eye education tools, including the updated Dry Eye Wheel and Dry Eye Management Map.
Read more CORE’s new Contact Lens Update issue offers expert guidance and practical tools to help eye care professionals communicate more effectively with presbyopic patients.
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