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SPX Illusion, The Special Effects Eyewear

With the SPX Illusion, Silhouette surprises with fullrim eyewear in the look and feel so typical of Silhouette – made from the most flexible and comfortable high-tech plastic: SPX+, developed by Silhouette and used exclusively to make even plastic eyewear as light and comfortable as possible.

Silhouette brought out the finest fullrim eyewear in the world as its first fullrim surprise in September 2014: Urban LITE. And now there is the SPX Illusion that is rich in variety and individual, conjuring up contours and plays of colour on the faces of its wearers – men as well as women. The four shapes combined with fresh gradients of colour make an expressive statement.

Unique: the Havana effect, achieved by hand in a multi-step, highly precise process that makes each pair of spectacles one-of-a-kind – whether gray, brown or yellow and black marbled. Eyewear for people who wish to express their individuality.

With the SPX Illusion, we have succeeded in making eyewear that is cutting edge, thanks to the combination of lens shape and colour,” remarked Roland Keplinger, Head of Design at Silhouette.

SPX Illusion Facts:

  • 4 models in 6 colours
  • Hand-made Havana effect
  • Flexible & comfortable

http://www.silhouette.com

Ogi Eyewear Launches Luxury Division with Two New Brands

Ogi Eyewear has announced the launch of two new brands, Bon Vivant and Red Rose, which will be part of a new luxury segment of the company called the North Division.

Resurrecting the iconic, timeless appeal of a lost, yet not forgotten collection, Ogi Eyewear brings back the Red Rose name in a whole new way. Inspired by minimalism, Red Rose design embraces modern heritage applying the exquisite properties of 100% pure titanium to create simple, iconic shapes with universal appeal. Differentiated by its inventive screwless design and infused microns of precious metals in the coloring process, a sleek aesthetic with infallible resilience is achieved. Expert design and craftsmanship revives the rich heritage of Red Rose.

Driven by the couture style, iconic artwork and grand architectural masterpieces of France, Bon Vivant Eyewear captures the essence of enchantment. Bon Vivant is a French expression that means “one who lives well.” Designed for the creative soul who has the free spirit of an artist. Bon Vivant is for fashion enthusiasts who desire a unique, yet wearable frame. Those with an appetite for all that is good in the world are drawn to the handcrafted designs of Bon Vivant.

Ogi Eyewear is a leading luxury wholesale optical company that delivers exceptional value and craftsmanship.

http://www.ogieyewear.com/

Sales Gains in CooperVision Spur Cooper Companies 2015 Q1 Results

Reporting the first fiscal quarter ending January 31, 2015, Cooper Companies revenue reached US $445.2 million ($ 562 million CDN) – a 10% increase from the prior year.   CooperVision (CVI) sales increased 13% reaching $ 369.3 million ($466 million CDN).   The strongest growth was shown in the multifocal and single-use sphere categories; growing respectively at +26% and +22% versus the same quarter last year. Multifocal comprised 12% of CVI sales and single-use spheres accounted for 23%.  At $108.5 million ($137 million CDN), sales of toric lenses, CVI’s largest segment, increased 7%.

The Americas (which includes Canadian sales) accountingfor 43% of revenues from CooperVision, also increased revenue by 13%.

View the quarterly report: http://investor.coopercos.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=900257

The Latest Theo Collection, The Shuffle

A pair of glasses with a bit of an edge, or perhaps an extra edge, that’s one thing you can say about the Shuffle collection, for sure. The question was asked, “What if we tried slicing the glasses in half horizontally, and shifting the upper part a little?”

A small modification led to amazing results. The glasses are playful, light and colourful. And the clever design is not limited to the front of the frames. The earpiece ends in a round tip that’s sliced in two and overlapped.

 http://www.theo.be/

Record Year for Italian Eyewear

Exports of sunglasses, optical frames and Italian lenses increased 11.8% in 2014, reaching a record $4.346 billion CAD (3.110 billion).

A total of 94 million pairs of glasses (61 million and 33 million solar ophthalmic frames) were sold outside Italy by Italian manufacturers. This good performance allowed the Italian optical industry to record a total turnover of 4.431 billion Canadian dollars, up 9.4% compared to 2013.

The Americas sold a little less than 30% of these frames, up 9.6% from 2013, with stronger growth in the United States (12.7%). On their own, the United States accounts for 23% of all exports of Italian eyewear.

By the end of 2014, 868 companies made up the industry ,employing 16,195 people, up 2.3% compared to 2013, in addition to about 1,000 temporary workers. This increase is partly due to a return of production in Italy, due to increased production costs in Asia and growth in demand for luxury goods “made in Italy”.

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