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October 1, 2019

Marchon Signs Exclusive Global Eyewear License for Lanvin – Fall 2020

Marchon announces that they have entered into an exclusive, long-term global licensing agreement with Lanvin S.A., for sun and optical eyewear.

Lanvin is a prestigious French fashion house, originally founded in 1889 by Jeanne Lanvin, who established a world of elegance and cultural refinement. Today, the Maison’s famous brand codes are identifiable throughout the various Lanvin collections, under the new creative direction of Bruno Sialelli, who joined earlier this year to advance and infuse modernity into the brand.

The first men’s and women’s eyewear collections developed under this partnership is scheduled for global release in September 2020. In advance of that, a capsule collection comprised of four sunglass styles, will be previewed in March 2020. The new Lanvin eyewear line is planned to be sold globally in select department stores, specialty stores, and premium sun and optical retailers, as well as in Lanvin’s retail locations and online at lanvin.com.

Source: Marchon

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

2019 Silmo d’Or Winners

The jury has awarded the Silmo d’Or prizes… Discover the 2019 winners!

FRAME TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION:

FREISICHT with “AVANTGARDE”

CHILDREN:

OPAL with “TARTINE & CHOCOLAT TC AA353”

OPTICAL FRAMES “FASHION TREND”:

MARNI with “ME2632” MARCHON

SUNGLASSES “FASHION TREND”:

SONIA RYKIEL with “ENDLESS SUMMER” L’AMY

SPORT:

SAFILO with “ATTACKMAGMTB” SMITH

CONTACT LENSES:

JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION

LENSES:

NOVACEL with “VARIOVID VOLTERRA”

MATERIAL / EQUIPMENT:

BBGR with “LUMIZ 100”

OPTICAL FRAME “EYEWEAR DESIGNER”:

TARIAN with “GRAPHIC”

SUNGLASSES “EYEWEAR DESIGNER”:

CAROLINE ABRAM with “DIVINE”

LOW VISION:

VOXIWEB with “VOXIONE”

SPECIAL PRIZE OF THE JURY:

JACQUES MARIE MAGE with “Loewy”

1rst CLASS:

LIGHTBIRD with “PLANET”

SPECIAL PRIZE: VISUAL HEALTH:

ABEYE with “LEXILENS”

Click HERE for the full press release.

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019

$14 Billion Cumulative Investment Needed to Eliminate Poor Vision by 2050

Essilor International, subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica, published a ground-breaking report that defines the global scale of uncorrected poor vision – the world’s largest disability which overwhelmingly impacts the developing world –and outlines, for the first time, solutions to eliminate it within one generation. According to the report, a total investment of $14 billion over the next 30 years is required to eliminate uncorrected poor vision by 2050.

Uncorrected poor vision is the world’s most widespread disability: it affects 2.7 billion people across the globe, 90% of whom live at the economic base of the pyramid, and costs the global economy $272 billion in lost productivity each year. By 2050, uncorrected poor vision is predicted to reach epidemic proportions with over 50% of the world’s population expected to suffer from myopia, many with serious vision-threatening side effects and drastic long-term implications.

To gather more evidence-based insight into the scale of this vision care crisis, accelerate the identification of possible solutions and mobilize both public and private stakeholders, Essilor initiated the report “Eliminating poor vision in a Generation: What will it take to eliminate uncorrected refractive errors by 2050?” using analytical support provided by McKinsey. Its findings suggest that uncorrected poor vision can be eliminated by 2050 through an investment of $14 billion over the next 30 years, dedicated to creating sustainable access points to eye care, innovating for affordable solutions, funding subsidized and free services, and raising awareness.

Using the key findings of the report as a starting point, Essilor hosted a panel discussion, in partnership with the social enterprise and media platform Devex, on the sidelines of 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The discussions examined how public and private stakeholders can jointly overcome the obstacles to meeting the 2050 target of universal vision. The event, held on 24 September 2019 in New York, gathered representatives from non-governmental organizations, health communities, multilateral agencies and international bodies.

Click HERE for the full press release.

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019

Westgroupe Announces #WithoutMySight Challenge for World Sight Day 2019

WestGroupe is celebrating World Sight Day on October 10^th with Optometry Giving Sight. Each year, Optometry Giving Sight holds an international fundraising campaign that brings the global optometry community together to help end preventable vision impairment. More than 1.2 billion visually impaired people in the world have limited access to an eye exam and a pair of eyeglasses. This figure includes millions of children who depend on their sight to succeed in school. World Sight Day, an annual awareness day, is a global call to action to bring awareness and education on eye health.

For the second year in a row, WestGroupe is partnering up with Optometry Giving Sight and The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, along with a complete list of collaborators, in a combined effort to educate the public on eye health, as well as fundraise to help people in need of basic eye care.

To help inform the public, the #WithoutMySight social media campaign is a way to motivate people around the world to help end preventable vision loss and to better understand the immediate effects of vision loss and the importance of looking after your eye health. For every $5.00 raised, the foundation can provide an eye exam and a pair of glasses for someone in need.

Starting October 2, Westgroupe will introduce their Champions on social media by publishing their story videos. On October 10, the #WithoutMySight Challenge of their Champions and collaborators will be launched. The Challenge will continue throughout the month of October to help spread awareness and educate people on the importance of eye health.

How to take the #WithoutMySight Challenge:

1. Choose a (safe) task you’d like to perform while blindfolded (making coffee, writing an e-mail, shooting a three pointer, preparing a snack, the options are endless!).

2. Have someone record you performing the task with your blindfold on.

3. Nominate 3 other people to take the challenge!

4. Upload and share your video on your social media accounts with the tags: @WestGroupe and #WithoutMySight and #WorldSightDay

5. Donate $5.00 at the following link: http://bit.do/WithoutMySight

Source: Westgroupe

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

Marcolin Consolidates Its Market Share for Eyewear: Agreement Signed with MAX&Co.

MAX&Co., one of the world’s most important ready-to-wear fashion brands, has been added to the brand portfolio of the Marcolin Group.

An exclusive worldwide licensing agreement was signed for the design, production and distribution of women’s eyewear under the MAX&Co. brand for a five-year period from 2020-2024.

MAX&Co., whose collections balance quality, originality and versatility, has recently presented a new brand identity and design direction at Milan Fashion Week.

The MAX&Co. eyewear designs developed by Marcolin Group offer lightweight frames in a rich colour palette with signature brand detailing. Silhouettes range from creatively reinterpreted classics to dynamic contemporary styles for the fashion forward.

The MAX&Co. eyewear collection developed by Marcolin Group will be available in select opticians and in MAX&Co. boutiques worldwide.

Click HERE for the full press release.