Blog

September 18, 2019May 20, 2026

The Rebirth of the Iconic Tydée by Morel

Morel’s 1880 collection has a history of creating signature eyewear styles.
Tydée, an iconic model launched in the 60s, sold millions of pairs throughout the world.

Tydée 4 features four modern yet traditional shapes, three unisex and one feminine, all are finished with a repetitive “M” is intricately engraved,
forming the signature pattern of the collection.

Distributed by Lanctôt: https://www.rlanctot.com

September 18, 2019

FYidoctors | Visique Continues to Grow: Addition of Factory Optical Chain

FYidoctors | Visique announces the addition of Factory Optical | Optiks International, a 24-location Western Canadian optical chain, to its growing network of optometric clinics.

“This is an exciting time for both Factory Optical and the optical industry on whole,” said Stephen McIntosh, President and Founder of Factory Optical. “Joining forces with the world’s largest optometrist-owned eye care company brings our customers tremendous value through increased selection, state of the art lens manufacturing and eyecare technology. We look forward to continuing to deliver on consumers eyecare needs with the bench strength that FYidoctors brings.”

Dr. Alan Ulsifer, Chairman and CEO of FYidoctors, added, “Factory Optical has created a highly successful business by focusing on the needs of the consumer. Our businesses are fully aligned as FYidoctors focuses on delivering exceptional eye health care and offering its patients and consumers a wide array of exciting, innovative and fashionable products. The partnering of these two entities brings value to both organizations and, most importantly, to the quality of eye care for Canadians.”

The addition of the Factory Optical | Optiks International chain brings the network of FYidoctors | Visique to over 225 clinics, 500 doctors and 2,500 employees serving patients’ needs and consumers across Canada.

Click HERE for the full press release.

September 18, 2019September 17, 2019

Marcolin and Emilio Pucci Together Until 2024

Marcolin Group and Emilio Pucci, a Florentine fashion house, announced the renewal of their worldwide exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of Emilio Pucci branded sunglasses and eyeglasses.

The partnership was renewed for an additional 5 years, until 31 December 2024.

Marcolin Group has been developing eyewear models for the Tuscan brand since 2015.

Click HERE for the full press release.

September 13, 2019

Safilo Returns to Main Floor for VEW 2019 with Newly Designed Booth

Safilo announces its return to the main show floor of Vision Expo West (VEW). There, Safilo will be present with an impactful and easily accessible new corporate booth with which to greet all show attendees from Thursday, September 19 – Saturday, September 21.

After two years of showing its expansive designer portfolio in The Suites, the company returns – with its full eyewear portfolio of 30+ brands – to the Sands Convention Center with an enticing, newly designed, 50 x 60 sophisticated selling environment that closely resembles its much buzzed about new booth introduced at Vision Expo East in March.

The highly engaging new booth will concentrate on the company’s Fall/Winter 2019 collections with a special emphasis on the company’s own top-performing Carrera brand and best-selling Kate Spade New York license. Carrera tote bags will be gifted to all booth visitors. Bubbly (prosecco) will be served at 5:00pm on Thursday and Friday, along with branded tote bag giveaways, during a kate spade new york-themed cocktail hour in honour of the brand’s 7^th consecutive EyeVote Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Women’s Fashion Sunglass Brand. Additional collections on display will include the company’s proprietary brands such as Polaroid, Safilo and Smith, as well as licensed collections including BOSS, Dior, Jimmy Choo, rag & bone, Tommy Hilfiger and more. The company will also present a variety of interactive digital media solution services for the exam room, waiting room and optical retail.

A dedicated order writing area will provide an exclusive sales environment for customers and sales representatives to review collections.

“As the largest independent frame manufacturer with a new vision for Safilo North America, I’m proud to renew our commitment to Vision Expo West – and to our customers – by being present again in an impactful and accessible way on the main show floor with an exciting offer of new products, business-building solutions and commercial programs,” said Steve Wright, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Safilo North America.

“We are super excited to reveal our new booth to our West Coast customers, which closely resembles our much talked about booth launched at VEE; it was a huge home run for us and expect the same result in Las Vegas,” added Victoria Hallberg, Safilo North America’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Click HERE for the full press release.

September 13, 2019September 12, 2019

Independent Eyewear Grande Finale @ #OptikEyeStyle Montreal

Without argument Montréal is the centre of Canadian Independent Eyewear, and a fitting venue for the grand finale of the #OptikEyeStyle tour.

Over 50 different “creator” eyewear collections from nearly 25 vendors displayed their wares at the contemporary art gallery, Gallery GORA, located in the heart of the Montreal Place des Arts area on September 5.

The contemporary art on display from Quebec and abroad adorning the walls provided a visual complement to the aesthetics of distinctive designer frames originating from Montreal, France, Italy, United Kingdom and Slovenia.

The event, combining a frame show with networking and education, was attended by practice owners, optical buyers, educators and students and industry VIPs. Participants enjoyed the surroundings and the opportunity to mingle with like-minded eyewear enthusiasts.

#OptikEyeStyle provided the opportunity to “start the conversation” between prospective customers and suppliers.

Optik Magazine Publisher, David Pietrobon shared top-line results of research on the Canadian frame market with the help of “Friend of Independent” supporter from HOYA Canada, Tania Dzenpia. The research reflected how independent eyewear collections have found a place in the Canadian marketplace and what factors are necessary for them grow.

To round out the event, the audience participated in a fun interactive exercise to create a <<word-cloud>> to define the essence of Independent Eye Care Professional.