Woodys : A Unique Version of “La Dolce Vita”

Woodys presents La Dolce Vita, a new campaign inspired by this famous lifestyle for its Fall-winter collection, adding 44 new models to its main collection. Each frame reflects the brand’s distinctive values through vibrant colours, innovative designs, exquisite laminates and unique details, fusing quality and design in every frame.

Featured model: Carla

Distributed by Mood Eyewear: www.moodeyewear.com

About Mood Eyewear:

Mood Eyewear Inc is proud to lead in the latest European optical trends, integrating European fashion influences to enhance the visual experience. We consider it both a duty and an honor to support our business partners by providing personalized and efficient service. Our exclusive collections are carefully curated to blend creativity, innovation, art, design, craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology.

Established in 2006, Mood Eyewear was founded with the aim of importing and offering prestigious optical and sunglass collections to the Canadian market. Our group ensures the distribution of renowned European brands, selected for their quality and distinctive aesthetics.

We are the exclusive distributors in Canada for brands such as Blackfin, Woodys, Le Parc, Visionario, X-Ide, MIC, I-Man, Komono, and Kunoquist.

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September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Companies Nominated at the 31st SILMO d’Or

Here are the 2024 nominees:

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN EYEWEAR

Blackfin with “Aero Loop” (ITA)

Leinz with “Hot stuff 017 CL 135.15” (ALL)

OOmade with “OOmade SAV 3D” (FR)

OBE with “Polepower-CLIC” (ALL)

Sébastien Geslin with “Anouk” (FR)

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN EYEWEAR
Connected Products

Chamelo with “Music Shield” (USA)

EssilorLuxottica with “Ray-Ban Meta with AI” (ITA)

Even Realities with “Even Realities G1” (ALL)

Julbo with “EVAD.2” 0 (FR)

Solos Technology with “Solos AirGo 3 AI Smartglasses” (HK)

CHILDREN

Grasset Associés with “BE033” Bensimon (FR)

Lafont with “Roudoudou” (FR)

Minima with “Junior Hybrid-3D” (FR)

Rolf with “Hare” (AUT)

Variation Design with “K201 Stella” (FR)

SPORT

Adn Optis with “SwimRx” (FR)

Marcolin with “Adidas Dunamis PRO (SP0100)” (ITA)

Metaoptics with “Metasport Swim” (FR)

MPG The Eyewear Company with “Kraft // Wing DTS 2.0” Red Bull SPECT Eyewear (AUT)

Out Of with “Acuity” (ITA)

VISION

Divel Italia with “Elements” (ITA)

Hoya Vision Care with “Hi-Vision Meiryo” (JPN)

Novacel Optical with “Binova i-Shape Scérale” (FR)

Transitions Optical with “Transitions® Gen S™” (FR)

MATERIAL / EQUIPMENT

Eyesoft with “Check Lenscape” (FR)

MicroUnit with “Lona 5” (FR)

Optikam Video Centration with “OptikamPad” (ALL)

SiView with “Binocular Vision” (FR)

Topcon Healthcare with “Solos” (JPN)

LOW VISION

Magic Sight with “Magic Sight” (FR)

Reber Informatik with “VoiSee” Accessolutions (SUI)

Sensotec with “Go-Box” Accessolutions (ESP)

OPTICAL FRAME “LABELS”

Carrera with “Carrera 1140” Safilo (ITA)

David Beckham with “DB 7126” Safilo (ITA)

Isabel Marant with “IM 0187” Safilo (ITA)

Nina Ricci with “SNR403 colour 7G6” De Rigo Vision (ITA)

Vivienne Westwood with “VW1033” Menrad/Mondottica (ALL)

SUNGLASSES “LABELS”

David Beckham with “DB 99/VISOR” Safilo (ITA)

Isabel Marant with “IM 0184/S” Safilo (ITA)

Marc Jacobs with “Marc 774/S” Safilo (ITA)

Vuarnet with “Arctic 01” Thélios (FR)

Zilli with “ZI65109 C01” Grosfilley France (FR)

SUNGLASSES “EYEWEAR DESIGNER”

Lucas de Staël with “Spunk 01” (FR)

Plein Les Mirettes with “Radiance/Divergences Col 550” (FR)

Prodesign with “Censur” (DNK)

Sasaki Celluloid with “Kaoru Type2” (JPN)

Vava Eyewear with “Vava CL0025” (PRT)

OPTICAL FRAME “EYEWEAR DESIGNER”

Bookart with “Cry City Gold” (JPN)

Cutler and Gross X The Great Frog with “Prometheus 012” (UK)

Factory900 with “RF-210” (JPN)

Tilmann Grawe Paris with “DNA 6” (FR)

Pierre Eyewear with “Lady” (FR)

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September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

The Vision Council Releases New Research Exploring Vision Care Purchasing Habits of Canadian Consumers

The Vision Council released a brand-new report exploring the vision care opinions and purchasing habits of Canadian consumers for the first half of 2024. The survey offers an in-depth look in areas such as managed vision care, frequency of eye exams, and purchasing behavior for prescription eyewear, reading glasses, and plano sunglasses, offering valuable insights into how Canadian consumers navigate vision care under their healthcare system.

“Our Consumer inSights Canada Q1 and Q2 2024 report marks The Vision Council’s first deep dive into Canadian consumer behavior. This expansion enables us to offer industry members valuable insights into the Canadian market, helping them better understand consumer needs and preferences for vision care products and services. Whether businesses are already operating in Canada or are looking to expand into new markets, this addition to our research portfolio aims to provide valuable findings for the industry through a more comprehensive view of the North American consumer landscape.”

Alysse Henkel, Vice President of Research and inSights, The Vision Council

The findings of theConsumer inSights Canada Q1 and Q2 2024report reveal several key insights into Canadian vision care behavior. Less than half (45%) of Canadians have managed vision care benefits, with 53% receiving coverage through an employer, and 25% accessing through government programs. The exam cycle for Canadians is relatively long, with an average of 21 months between exams and a median of 14 months, suggesting that many are not scheduling annual eye exams, but instead seek eyecare when a problem or issue arises. Similarly, the eyewear purchase cycle is lengthy, with an average of 26 months and a median of 24 months between purchases. Regarding non-prescription products, nearly half (46%) of Canadians reported purchasing blue light blocking glasses, highlighting a growing awareness and concern for eye protection against digital screens.

Additional Report Highlights:

81% of respondents use a form of vision correction – including glasses, prescription sunglasses, reading glasses and contact lenses.
49% of respondents report having an eye exam within the past 12 months.
87% of those with a recent eyeglasses, lens or frame purchase said they bought in-person while 13% said they bought their eyewear online.
32% reported paying $99 or less out-of-pocket for their glasses, lenses, or frames.
Contact lens purchases were more likely to be online compared to the other vision correction products, with an online purchase rate of 23%.
60% of those who use readers purchased a new pair within the past year.
More than half (56%) of respondents wear plano sunglasses.

The Vision Council’s Consumer inSights Canada Q1 and Q2 2024findings are the result of a survey of 3,135 adults in Canada aged 18 or older in the first half of 2024. Respondents are representative of the Canadian adult population. The survey included questions about vision correction, managed vision care, eye exams, prescription eyewear, reading glasses, and plano sunglasses.

The full report is available in The Vision Council’s Research Download Center as a complimentary download for members of The Vision Council, with a paid option for non-members to download.

More about the inSights Research Program

The Vision Council’s inSights Research Program is built on a foundation of rigorous methodology and cutting-edge technology. The inSights Research Program provides a comprehensive perspective on the state of the optical industry through quarterly consumer survey reports; quarterly in-depth special reports on eyewear and eyecare products and topics; and an end-of-year market estimate and industry forecast.

To read the Supplemental Report with Select U.S Consumer Comparisons click HERE.

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September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Marcolin Joins the United Nations Global Compact

Marcolin announces that it joined the United Nations Global Compact, the global pact launched in 2000 with the aim of mobilizing businesses to align their strategies and operations with the Ten Universal Principles on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption, and to promote actions aimed at achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Marcolin joins the other participants, i.e. more than 20,000 companies and 2,500 non-business signatories from 167 countries around the world, including more than 500 in Italy.

By joining the Global Compact, Marcolin is committed to sharing, supporting and applying in its sphere of influence, ten principles considered fundamental and relating to human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. The Group once again emphasizes the centrality of its all-round ESG path in its corporate processes,based on a strategy that is built on three pillars: the environment, people and the supply chain.

Joining the UN Global Compact is for Marcolin a further step in the Group’s commitment to concrete and tangible sustainability. By uniting forces with thousands of other companies worldwide, Marcolin wants to do its share in accelerating change and building a more sustainable future for the generations of today and tomorrow.

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September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Ferragamo Elegance

Voila September-October 2024 Marchon Ferragamo SF2006S

Salvatore Ferragamo sunglass model SF2006S has an elegant and fashionable appearance, strengthened by the modified rectangular shape and the transparent colour options.

The sophisticated Gancini Rivets adorning the front and hot printed Ferragamo logo on the temples characterize this style, connecting the front and the temples.

Distributed by Marchon: www.marchon.com

About Marchon:

Working with leading brands to constantly push the envelope through distinct designs, innovative materials and clever constructions, Marchon Eyewear’s goal is to consistently design distinctive eyewear that offers accessible quality, style and value.

Marchon is proud of its diversified portfolio of brands, covering key demand segments in the premium end of the market.

Marchon Eyewear distributes its products through a global network of subsidiaries and distributors, serving over 80,000 accounts in more than 100 countries.

Whether helping people access quality care, supporting eye care providers in managing their practice, or partnering with local organizations to aid our communities, VSP Vision™ is there with a comprehensive portfolio of brands that keep health at the center of everything we do. As the first not-for-profit eye health company, care and compassion have led our growth for nearly 70 years. Today, our focus remains on helping those we serve bring their best vision to life.

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