Paris-based Belarusian designer Dzmitry Samal has launched its new Orphee design. Inspired by skeleton joints, the frame is made using 3D printing technology. The frames come in acetate and are available in five colours. The temples feature openings to provide better peripheral vision. http://www.dzmitrysamal.com/
theo releases new Mille models
theo has released seven Mille models in gold and silver colours. The silver-coloured styles are coated with palladium, whereas the gold-coloured ones are coated with palladium and gold. The latter ones carry a label of authenticity on the temple to certify that they are made with real 24-karat gold. http://www.theo.be/
Carl Zeiss Meditec Wins the US EyeVote Readers’ Choice Awards
Carl Zeiss Meditec has won two US EyeVote Readers’ Choice Awards for 2014. The medical technology business group of ZEISS won Best Brand in Diagnostic Equipment and Best Company in Diagnostic Equipment.
EyeVote is an annual survey run by Jobson Publishing. The survey is sent to all of their publications’ US and Canadian subscribers including those that receive Review of Ophthalmology, Review of Optometry, Vision Monday and 20/20.
This is the third consecutive year Carl Zeiss Meditec has won the two distinctions.
New models at Roger Dutch Eyewear
Five new full-rim metal styles have been added to the Roger Dutch Eyewear collection. They are available in bright colours and funky shapes. They also come in reduced sizes for small faces. Distributed by Audace Lunetttes. http://www.audacelunettes.com/

Luxottica Opens First Canadian Customer Showroom in Toronto
Luxottica has opened its first Canadian customer showroom in Toronto at a gala event opening on Monday.
In a celebration with Canadian eye care industry clients, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Luxottica Wholesale North America Ludovic Ladreyt said, “We want to show increasing support for the Canadian market, by supporting increased training, for a team that’s stronger at supporting you to do a better job of sales consulting.”
Located on the 58th floor of downtown’s prestigious Toronto First Canadian Place building, the glass offices include a training room and showcase room, being nicknamed the vault.
President of Luxottica Wholesale North America Holly Rush said, “We want to elevate the experience when viewing our products and brand and change the experience from transactional to transformational.”
This is Luxottica’s fourth premium customer showroom in North America, joining centres in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.





