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March 3, 2015April 24, 2018

Major changes at Mykita

All of Mykita’s partners, with the exception of co-founder Moritz Krueger, have withdrawn their participation in the company. Bernd Beets has become Krueger’s new partner.

The financial terms of the new partnership have not been released. Krueger will continue to act as CEO and creative director of Mykita. “In Bernd Beetz, we have found the ideal partner, because he understands Mykita and knows that the creative and innovative culture is our greatest capital,” said Krueger.

Beetz is not new to the world of fashion. Until recently, he was CEO of Coty Inc., a global beauty products company. In 11 years, he grew revenue, expanded the company’s presence to 135 markets and added significant brands to its portfolio. He was also president and CEO of the House of Christian Dior at LVMH.

March 2, 2015April 24, 2018

Ogi Eyewear Presents the Charismatic 9211 in Bold, Dynamic Colours

Vivid, triple laminated acetate makes the 9211 by Ogi Eyewear the newest, must-have frame.

This vivid rectangular cat-eye shape features unique triple layered acetate in bold and energetic colours. Matching striped temples add an extra pop of colour for a look that makes a statement. Offered in brown/tan, purple/blue, burgundy/green, and green/yellow.

www.ogieyewear.com

March 2, 2015April 24, 2018

Bortuzzo to Head Kering Eyewear

Long-time optical eyewear industry executive, Antonio Bortuzzo, has joined Kering Eyewear, a division of luxury fashion company Kering as the head of the Americas for the company, VMail has learned. Kering Eyewear is gearing up later this year and into next year with the establishment of its own directly-controlled international eyewear business.

Bortuzzo was most recently president of Viva international Group, just prior to that group being acquired by Marcolin Group in Oct. 2013. His prior roles included CEO of Alain Mikli International, as well as serving as CEO of eyewear wholesaler Allison S.p.A and general manager of Marcolin Group.

Kering is a world leader in apparel and accessories and develops an ensemble of powerful luxury and sport & lifestyle brands: Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Christopher Kane, McQ, Stella McCartney, Tomas Maier, Sergio Rossi, Boucheron, Dodo, Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, Pomellato, Qeelin, Puma, Volcom, Cobra, Electric and Tretorn.

February 27, 2015April 24, 2018

Alternate Pathway for Processing Vision Discovered

Scientists at Monash University (Melbourne, Australia) have discovered an alternate neural pathway for processing vision that could lead to new techniques to restore vision loss following brain injury.

Adult injuries to the visual cortex pathway often result in blindness. However, in children under one year of age, the brain has the ability, known as “plasticity”, to modify these pathways in response to damage and reroute processes through a different part of the brain.

Young children with brain lesions of the type associated with blindness in adults were able to retain their vision by rerouting the visual processes through an area of the brain known as the pulvinar. The pulvinar is part of the thalamus, which functions as the switchboard of the brain, relaying sensory information to different areas.

Novel MRI techniques were used to map these connections as they were reformed following an injury.

Further information: http://monash.edu/news/show/new-pathways-discovered-to-prevent-blindness

February 27, 2015April 24, 2018

It’s not so funny

The College of Optometrists in the U.K. conducted a study on the most outrageous reasons why people decide to book an eye exam.

The study wanted to highlight the importance of seeing an eye care professional quickly when vision deteriorates.

Here are some of the situations described by respondents:

A man started chatting to a stranger in a bar, thinking it was his girlfriend…

People offending their friends and relatives by failing to recognize them…

A pilot landed a jumbo jet safely in thick fog but then taxied it the wrong way along the runway… and many people drove the wrong way down a one way street…