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MIDO SPECIAL EDITION Men’s trends 2013 > 20

Affordable fashion Fantastic frames for everyday > 74

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P2 20/20 Europe: Editor’s comment

P4 What’s on in Europe

P16 In Detail: Maybach Eyewear – Icons of Luxury

P20Men’s Fashion: late 19th and early 20th century revival

P30 Brand profile: OGI Eyewear

P33Special Vintage

P74Trends: Affordable wonders

P78Products section

P92View from the US

P93European Lenses & Technology

STAFFAN PREUTZ DESIGNwww.polariseyewear.com

See us at MIDO, Pav.24 Stand G12 /H 11

Pure look, streamline appearance

E D I TO R ’ S C O M M E N T

A special issue for MIDO, packed with all the colour, design, and fashionable choices that you will need for success in 2013! We have taken a look at men’s

fashion in particular, with the new wave of intellectual look frames inspired by old-fashioned designs, from the late 19th century and early 20th century! We are following the developments in men’s eye fashion very closely, and this issue has an inspiring fashion shoot showing the leading shapes and elegant looks for men for the season.Also in this issue, � nd the new launches and innovations that have been presented or are being presented as we bring this issue out for the Milan fair.

Finally, as the Spring arrives, take a look through our very popular product pages for ideas of the frames and collections to keep your eyes on for the year ahead. Customers are increasingly looking for the latest trends, new colour and exciting eyewear with an individual edge.

We look forward to seeing you at MIDO - don’t miss the 20/20 EUROPE special competition “Let’s Face It/Facce da MIDO!” when you enter the MIDO Design Lab, Pav. 24. We are offering an amazing opportunity to win a 20/20 EUROPE cover!

Clodagh Norton, Editor; [email protected]://www.2020europemagazine.com/

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WHAT ’S ON IN EUROPE

MARCH 2013

Jewels for the eyesPinoptik, the Italian eyewear company, presents its new line of decorative frames for women, ‘Emozione’. The line features carefully crafted metal styles decorated with Swarovski crystals for shine and elegance. ‘Emozione’, says the company, proposes excellence in terms of design, crafting techniques and comfort. www.pinoptik.it

Eyewear news and launches coming for Spring/Summer…

E&E glasses launch sunglass collaboration Eyewear design label E&E glasses have launched a new collaboration with Swedish girl band, Sahara Hotnights which celebrates the music scene in Sweden. The sunglasses are inspired by strong women like Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe. The direction translates the mood of American west coast meeting the Swedish Midnight Sun. The collection will be released in March 2013.

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Inface and the legacy of Scandinavian design The Inface design team has embraced the palettes of material, shape and colour for 2013. 12 new frame series plus the Sun Collection for the new season were presented this January at opti. The Collection reflects deeper thoughts and a close encounter with the strong need to take greater care of the planet and each other. The design is pure and simple, with carefully selected colours, materials and shapes.Typical of the collection is model IF 1161-62, a titanium style for men in fashionable colour combinations between the titanium fronts and the temples of exclusive acetate. The fronts are strong and characteristic like acetate frames. Yet the Titanium ensures the lightness and comfort.

Pure good-looks, streamlined appearanceFor 2013, Sweden’s Polaris launches a collection focused on pure, clean design. The company promises “Eyewear produced with the intention to fit faces in the most individual way. We don’t make unique, individual glasses. We make glasses for unique, individual people”.The new range - the 9th generation of SPD frames – sees an increase in the number of colour options, with both transparent and solid colours offered, as well as pattern or glitter. “This collection is full of surprises and contrasts,” explains a spokesperson for the company, “just like the climate of the Arctic Circle, it is full of contrasts and magic.”



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Blackfin to take new directionAt Opti 2013, Blackfin by Pramaor Italian Titanium eyewear presented a high-impact collection of sunglasses, where the distinctive traits of the brand, such as the basic and defined traits of the frames and the reduced thicknesses of the titanium are combined with a creative research that anticipates the new course of the brand. The common denominator of the entire collection is the use of titanium and beta titanium, processed in Italy with the most modern and innovative techniques to ensure a product of pure design and plain elegance with excellent mechanical characteristics. The lightness of the material, the patented hinges and the brand new Swordfish temple-tip - allowing one to change the original length of the temple in three easy steps, thanks to the “pre-programmed break” system - provide a pair of sunglasses with a strong personality and a perfect fit.For 2013, Blackfin features mirrored or shaded lenses, as in model BF679 Palm Bay that reinterprets the classic cat-eye shape with sculpted profiles: a modern effect for an ultra-feminine frame in titanium. The same process is used for model BF678 Pacific for men where the front features are softened and the design is emphasized by the blue, brown or black colourations combined with the new lenses.

Newcomer Adrian Marwitz shows at optiNew label Adrian Marwitz showed their first collection at opti 2013 in January. Unique and at the same time timeless, the company presented a collection of German-made frames produced to the highest quality standards. The collection symbolizes an unmistakable passion and belief that spectacles are fashionable objects of design, according to Adrian Marwitz, the founder. With this philosophy in mind, the collection was designed in titanium, and manufactured with high precision in Germany. With the conscious decision to make the glasses in Germany, ADRIAN MARWITZ returns to the roots of a spectacle dynasty that began in 1919 with his grandfather.Each design features a bright stripe on the hinges which marks the frame’s true “uniqueness”. The spectacles in this collection come in four different colours, with each colour representing one of the design principles: freedom, love and a strong conviction to realize dreams. This collection, “Hip and Crazy Wildlife”, reflects on the urban jungle trends and strives to create new dynamic design impulses.



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Silhouette presents Titan Minimal Art - The IconSilhouette has launched its new Titan Minimal Art – The Icon series, which is designed to represent the best that the Austrian brand has to offer. Designer Gerhard Fuchs took the core values of all Silhouette eyewear and enhanced its design with attributes reflecting an active attitude to life and the liveliness of young urbanites. The result, says the company, is light, versatile eyewear of subtle durability with captivating clear design.

A new world for kids At opti, ic! berlin presented a new children’s collection, consisting of models for boys and girls, featuring new fun detailing, colour and good durability in designs that any child can enjoy. Launched in Munich for the first time, the collection for youngsters includes optical and sunglass styles such as a large retro aviator, scaled down from the adult designs typical of the German brand.



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Munich fair reports success in 2013 Opti’s organisers report that at this year’s event in Munich, over 23,200 industry professionals from over 70 countries came to discover the exhibitors’ latest products and trends and experience numerous launches and presentations. The number of exhibitors compared to the previous year rose again, as did the range of countries that they were from. “opti is becoming more and more important at an international level,” said Dieter Dohr, CEO and President of GHM (Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH). “More and more companies are seeing the Munich event as an opportunity to expand their international clientèle base. Of course, opticians also benefit from this, because the bigger the selection of products on offer, the more choice you have for putting together your own range.” Industry professionals from more than 70 countries were impressed by the extensive ranges displayed by the 491 exhibitors in the four busy halls.



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MARCH 2013

How long have you been produc-ing MAYBACH Eyewear and what does the collection include today?The licence between MAYBACH and IVKO GmbH started in Janu-ary 2010 and the first collection launched soon after at SILMO in the same year. The collection today is designed for men and women and we include a num-ber of unisex styles. Each MAY-BACH frame is made by hand in our workshop in Germany. The frames are painstakingly created and inspected using traditional frame-making tech-niques, based on the decades of experience IVKO has built over time, resulting in a perfect product.

Explain the types of materials found in the collection.The collection features a very sleek, refined clean design. We use the most select luxury ma-terials including natural horn, fine woods, carbon fibre, leath-er and titanium. We also feature 18 carat solid white, yellow and rose gold, and in some frames,

MAYBACH Eyewear:

High-end automobile

brand, MAYBACH has

for decades symbolised

the most exacting

demands on quality

and luxury. The label’s

eyewear collection,

licensed to the German

luxury eyewear

specialists IVKO,

embodies this spirit

by proposing highly

selective materials

combined with the best

of German handcrafting

and design. 20/20

EUROPE asked Jutta

Kahlbetzer, CEO, IVKO

GmbH to talk about the

collection and how it

is being received at a

global level.

natural diamonds. We also fea-ture piano varnish.The collection has been created, not to follow fashion trends but to allow any one at any time to look good in it. It has very strong international appeal.

What kind of lenses are featured?All the sunglasses in the collec-tion use special Carl Zeiss lens-

es, which not only offer 100% UV protection but also reflect the lat-est technology with state-of-the-art lens coatings, as well as po-larization which improves vision in strong light conditions.

Please refer to the most out-standing details of the frames.One of the most elegant high-lights is introduced in the form

Jutta Kahlbetzer and Wolfgang Thelen

Icons of Luxury

IN DETAIL

MARCH 2013

of fine silver or gold contours in the eyeglass temples. The fine edge of a metal layer embedded between exclusive wood, forms delicate silver or gold coloured lines. Combined with the high-class materials like carbon fi-bre or white piano lacquer, this captivating contour is further emphasised. Examples of these temples can be seen in our frame style The Monarch I G-WP-Z02.

What are the key markets for the collection at this time?We are selling worldwide in 38


countries. We have great success, as this is a premium level collec-tion, with markets like the Middle East, China, Russia and the USA, as well as different regions in Eu-rope including Germany, France, UK, Switzerland, Italy and more. The frames retail in Europe from 1400 to 2500 euros; we have some very exclusive styles that go up to 38,000 euros featuring 18K solid gold with diamond inlays. If de-sired, temples in individual col-ours, particularly in horn, can be combined with gold for a very rare and beautiful result.

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MAYBACH is also producing other ranges, please give de-tails.The brand is extended to other accessories, including leather goods and saddlery which has been launched in Munich in January during a special event. Handbags, shoulder bags, businessbags and wallets are just some of the items now available from MAYBACH. The Leather Goods Collection is showcased in four colourways, encompass-

ing the classic elegance of black and the elegant natural-ness of dark brown, as well as pure white and expressive orange.The MAYBACH Icons of Luxury are presented in the stores of many optical-partners and exclusive Maybach stores will be opened in the near future which will further increase the recognition of the brand at a global level.

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MARCH 2013

MAYBACH is also producing other ranges, please give details.The brand is extended to other accessories, including leather goods and saddlery which has been launched in Munich in January during a special event. Handbags, shoulder bags, busi-nessbags and wallets are just some of the items now avail-able from MAYBACH. The Leather Goods Collection is showcased in four colourways, encompassing the classic elegance of black and the elegant naturalness of dark brown, as well as pure white and expressive orange.The MAYBACH Icons of Luxury are presented in the stores of many optical-partners and exclusive Maybach stores will be opened in the near future which will fur-ther increase the recognition of the brand at a global level.

www.maybach-luxury.com

ACCESSORIES - EYEWEAR - LEATHER GOODS - SADDLERYIVKO GmbH | Germany | www.maybach-luxury.com

„Maybach“ and the „MM“ logo are subject to intellectual property protection owned by Daimler AG. They are used by IVKO GmbH under license.

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Photographer: Valentina Eleonora Costawww.valentinaeleonoracosta.comAssistant: Prisca Sara AdankLighting and retouching: Marco DiodatoModels: Chris and Alessandro Boom Models AgencyFashion Stylist: Camilla BresciHair & Make up stylist: Yasmine Sanchez

Focus on the elegant styling of spectacles worn in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century gives the men’s collections a special feel for 2013. Rounds, ovals and rectangles come in smaller sizes...acetate remains strong but there is a rise in the metal designs and classy titanium interpretations as well as a growing popularity for the semi-rimless look. Colours are muted and classic, with traditional tortoise patterns and horn-look designs and tones bringing a new intellectual sophistication.

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DESIGNER PROFILE

OGI Eyewear launches

Evo-Tec, a new sophisticated

eyewear collection for the modern

man. 20/20 EUROPE found out

more about the developments at the

label and spoke to Joseph Tallier

on the launch of the new Evo-Tec

collection at OPTI.

OGI EYEWEAR:a brand on the rise


DESIGNER PROFILE

american label, OGI explains its core identity as the re-definition of affordable luxury. Launched in 1997, the brand has grown rapidly from a small mid West start-up to a global luxury brand, headed by designer and entrepeneur. David Spencer. Today, the company is proud to offer two distinct labels, OGI and Seraphin, both of which are developing quickly. “One of the things we are obsessed with is quality. So it’s all about fit, quality, and value. The frames we offer have to be super stylish, because then we know how well they will sell,” explains Tallier.In the last five years, the OGI label has seen true refinement in the styling, according to Tallier. “And now we are proud to have a new departure for the label, with the launch of Evo-Tec. Ogi feels that men are consistently overlooked in the marketplace. So for 2013, we are focusing on men’s eyewear beginning with the new Evo-Tec collection. We are offering great design, a lightweight new material, details such as adjustable nosepads, and lightweight durability for an excellent tailored fit in this line,” adds Tallier. “We believe the modern male with embrace the Evo-Tec collection as it is sure to become the cornerstone of men’s style. This is an area that has been overlooked until now.”This new 3rd generation collection consists of five styles, each available in four different colour combinations. Targeted at a fashion-forward focused teenager or adult, the frames feature monel, titanium, Italian acetate and OBE

spring hinges. Presented in black clamshell hardcases with a vibrant crushed velour lining, the line is fully adapted to offer true modern sophistication.“The feedback in Europe for OGI in general has been terrific and we need to get the message out there further. We are growing, and we have important developments coming in the region; we plan to commit further by opening our own offices in Europe by 2014. The new Evo-Tec line has already caused tremendous excitement in the US, and we are very excited for this launch in Europe, with further celebration of that coming for MIDO.”

The beauty of OGI’s Evo-Tec is in its simplicity but also in the innovation we have achieved. “The material has been available but nobody else has been able to colour it in this way. By making the product in Japan, we have been able to make a very sophisticated hinge and we have made excellent progress to produce these colours. It really is revolutionary,” explains Tallier.

“We are truly obsessed with doing things better all the time,” summarises Tallier as our interview ends. “This is why we are successful, and I believe there is much untapped potential in this region, following our major successes in North America.”

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T h e 2 0 t h c e n t u r y a n d c o n t e m p o r a r y e y e g l a s s e s

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1920 ’ s -1930 ’ s

Italian made sunglasses from the 1930’s in plastic and celluloid.

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1920’s-1930’s

The search for alternative materials to natural ones such as ivory,

tortoiseshell and bone represents a decisive moment in the history of

eyeglasses. The stage of a necessary path toward modernity and the

transition from a handicraft dimension to industrial eyewear, even if manual

operation is still an essential and valuable element in the realisation of each

collection. The great revolution of the century is therefore represented by

the discovery of plastics, particularly those which were flexible and eclectic,

which lent itself perfectly to the faithful reproduction of the materials

hitherto used, which had become increasingly expensive and rare. Celluloid

was patented in America on 12 July 1870 by John Wesley Hyatt who,

attracted by the prize offered up (10 thousand U.S. dollars), participated

in a competition run by an American company looking for a material to

replace ivory in the production of billiard balls. In Italy, the first large factory

of this innovative material was opened in 1924 in Castiglione Olona, in the

province of Varese (SIC, Società Italiana della Celluloide, the Italian Celluloid

Company). It was only the starting point of a long search that would bring

the Mazzucchelli family to become market leaders in plastics such as

acetate. Celluloid turned out not to be the perfect solution for the final

creation of new products and was permanently banned in 1954 because it

is easily flammable. The “witness” of the search for plastic materials goes to,

among others, Giulio Natta who, in the same year, invents polypropylene

and receives the Nobel Prize in 1963. The eyeglasses of the 1920’s-1930’s

still offer recognisable constructive elements from the past, such as hints

of the pince-nez, very small or large and rounded circles, sometimes

made in celluloid and metal. Models which were not too far from those

that returned to vogue in subsequent years in a continuous course and

recourse of fashions. Even the war and its aftermath influenced style:

aviator glasses, created into the 1930’s, will forever remain an icon and will

be continuously replicated in all eras, over time losing any reference to

their initial use in the collective imagination.

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Sunglass model from the 1930’s in plastic, USA.

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two optical frames: in nickel silver and completely covered by plastic and spiral side ends, approximately 1930;

in nickel silver with coated circles, approximately 1920.

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1940’s-1950’s

Fashion and films were the main driving force in the development of

eyeglasses over the years of this period. Especially the sunglasses that

the divas of Hollywood, and not only, wore to protect themselves from

the persistent flashes of photographers, captured as they descended the

stairs of aircraft. On the screen, glasses for eyesight were used almost

solely to better portray the characters. Just think of Marilyn Monroe as the

myopic klutz in “How to Marry a Millionaire” by John Negulesco, 1953, or

the bumbling scientist Cary Grant with his thick frames in the film “Monkey

Business” in 1952 by Howard Hawks, or even the clip-on sunglasses that

emphasised the arrogant swagger of Jett Rink (alias James Dean) in “Giant”

by George Stevens in 1956. Without detracting from the legend, James

Dean actually suffered from myopia that made him squint his eyes to

better focus images, making him look particularly intriguing.

eyeglass case in painted silk with golden zipper

and chain, Gatto 1950.

extroverted two-tone sunglasses in celluloid and rhinestones in the

form of ivy leaves. Part of the “Diva” line, inspired by the animal and vegetable world

and made by Lozza at the end of the 1940’s.

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another two-tone sunglass model in celluloid and rhinestones, inspired by ants and part of the “Diva” line by Lozza, made at the end of the 1940’s; another Lozza model from the 1940’s in plastic and rhinestones.

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Women’s glasses of that period had the form of a butterfly, elongated

at the temples, or “cat’s eye”, as they say across the Atlantic. They were

sometimes decorated with rhinestones and plastic to imitate other

materials such as mother of pearl or translucent stones, while the

decorations were inspired by nature. In the men’s eyeglasses, lenses

had no curvature, the shapes ranged from square to slightly square and

constructive elements that were to be replicated later appeared for the

first time. These were the years, interrupted by the war, where the most

important fashion houses were born. Those that would go on to forever

establish the boundaries between good and bad taste, defining the exact

parameters of style, with a capital S. In the sun, many cult models were

born, transmitted to future generations mainly by film stars like Marcello

Mastroianni, Marlon Brando, Steve McQueen, but also through music, when

these two worlds didn’t overlap, like with the case of Elvis Presley who in

his excessive life was both a singer and actor. Eyeglasses followed changes

of taste at a distance and were only marginally affected by designers, but

still they absorbed this new culture of aesthetics; they made it their own,

internalised it, although it would be some time before they are recognised

in full as fashion accessories and then on the catwalk.

Women’s eyeglasses frame in metal,rimless at its lower part and with celluloid

terminals, USA, approximately 1950.

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1940 ’ s -1950 ’ s

box-package of a sunglass model made by the Cadore company Foc in the 1940’s; one of the first models from the 1950’s from the Lozza Zilo line. The lenses were fastened with screws to the celluloid bridge.

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Lozza sunglasses from the 1940’s in tortoiseshell celluloid; decorated leather case made by the Cadore company Fendon in the 1950’s.

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details of the Lozza brochure diffused in the 1940’s.

folding frames made by Ratti at the end of the 1950’s, highlighted with brand seal of Meflecto, an original system still used today to make the Persol model side ends flexible; metal case with special

production process made in the 1940’s by the company Gatto. Famous Ray-Ban Wayfarer model, born in 1952 in the USA.

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The original sketch of a brochure from the 1940’s and a leather case from the 1950’s by the Cadore company Fedon.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1960 ’ s -1970 ’ s

Glitter effect on the American model from the 1960’s in coloured plastic with metal chain replacing the side ends.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1960’s-1970’s

Audrey Hepburn’s gesture of looking out beyond her unisex sunglasses

or while, in evening dress and dark glasses, to always lingers at dawn to

have breakfast in front of the windows of the jeweller Tiffany’s in New

York has remained forever engraved not only in the history of cinema, but

also in that of fashion. The 1960’s meant contrasts thanks to (and by fault

of) the beginning of globalisation, that lead to the assertion of certain

consumer patterns and some lifestyles, but also returned a broader and

more complex view of what was happening in the world, transmitting

information from one part of the globe and allowing, in real time, to share

emotions and revolutions overseas. It was the early 1960’s when Fernanda

Pivano translated the works of the “boys” of the Beat Generation, but

already much earlier, in 1948, he had met Ernest Hemingway in Cortina and

had begun that sophisticated task of infiltrating American culture through

the mesh now loosened in Europe where, a little tired of the respectable

person stereotypes, people were eager for novelty and stimulation to get

out of provincialism. In his book “Beat, Hippie, Yippie,” he recalled that night

in the mid 60’s at the Berkeley Community Theatre when Bob Dylan for the

first time (miraculously) was not booed as he sang “Mr. Tambourine Man.”

He describes the New Look (nothing at all to do with that the Christian

Dior in the 1940’s), where “green and yellow glasses” were combined for

the most eccentric and diverse. That new and “involved” language that

united writers, poets and musicians coincided in fact with a new way to

find expression in art and fashion, as seen in the passage in the words of

Fernanda Pivano, “to the creative and rebellious phase of the dress that

was invented instead of endured,” but it is known that all revolutions, deep

down, also pass inevitably via clothing.

Eyeglasses therefore became a means of communication and for asserting

individuality. They appeared on stages as concerts, they became Pop in all

senses, as seen in several models, transposition of Pop Art, which had as

its starting point comics and contemporary images suggested by the new

myths of consumerism, or were influenced by Optical Art, which focused

Eyeglass frames in celluloid with decorations on the side arms, made in

the 1960’s by a Cadore company.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1960 ’ s -1970 ’ s

some models from the 1960’s in plastic with eye slits like the Lapp protective eyeglasses, France; with elongated sunglass lenses and slightly enveloping frames, Italy; black and white chequered inspired by Optical Art, Italy.

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instead on visual effects and black and white. They were psychedelic, had

coloured lenses and sometimes enveloping forms. In Europe and in England,

and especially in swinging London, the privileged place of “it” fashion, but

also of music, seeing as the boys from Liverpool came from there.

It was, however, an Italian, a certain Pierre Cardin (stage name of Pietro

Cardin, born in the province of Treviso) who created the first Beatles

outfit in the 1960’s: collarless, profiled jackets. Two decades of social

and political events which directly influenced and sometimes distorted

well-rooted customs and traditions. There is everything and its opposite:

the dangerously tilting pelvis of exuberant Elvis Presley and the timid

introspection of Bob Dylan. The chic elegance of Audrey Hepburn and the

transgressions and bleached hair of Edie Sedgwick, muse of Andy Warhol.

The inguinal miniskirts of Mary Quant and the unforgettable little black

dress by Givenchy...And, in 1969, fantasy exceeds reality: the first walk on

the moon makes us imagine a futuristic future, influencing the catwalks

which suddenly become the scenes of a dream, visions of the future. Even

eyeglasses themselves live the contradictions. There is a sharp dichotomy

between extra large or very small sunglasses or fashion show glasses -

sculptures, works of art or gadgets - and the terribly banal eyeglasses,

especially in the 1970’s, even if you could feel in the air that something was

changing. In 1970, the first edition of Mido (International Optics, Optometry

and Ophthalmology Exhibition) was organised, with only 140 exhibitors, but

destined to grow stratospherically in the coming years.

In the early editions, fashion house brands are completely absent. These

in later years will come to represent the added value of many collections,

the “sine qua non” (a necessary precondition). One interesting piece of

information: in 1974, Andy Warhol created a portrait of Yves Saint Laurent

without glasses. The French designer, when he saw his companion Pierre

Bergé, said: “It’s beautiful, incredible, he was right to remove the glasses”,

forgetting that, in 1971, in a famous photo by Sieff Jeanloup for advertising

a perfume, he appeared with his glasses. But completely nude.Eyeglass frames in plastic made in the 1960’s by a Cadore company.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1960 ’ s -1970 ’ s

metal, flower-shaped sunglasses with filigree detail, USA, 1960’s.One of the first Christian Dior models from the 1960’s in metal decorated with stones and rhinestones.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

sunglass model by Emilio Pucci from the late 1970’s-early 1980’s with plastic transparent, coloured and gradient frames; eyeglass frames

in celluloid-metal made in Italy during the 1960’s-1970’s.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1960 ’ s -1970 ’ s

Two folding models by Pierre Cardin from the 1970’s: eyeglasses with square lenses and frames in dark tortoiseshell acetate and eyeglasses in light tortoiseshell with an asymmetrical shape.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses by Jean Lafont, Paris, 1970’s; Christian Dior eyeglass frames from the 1970’s made in Optyl, innovative plastic material patented in the late 1960’s.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1980 ’ s -1990 ’ s

the angels that appear on the mirrored lenses of the sunglasses in metal are that of the unmistakable brand of Fiorucci from the 1980’s; in the 1980’s, Gianni Versace revolutionised fashion with eyeglasses such as these, an important model in metal and acetate with gradient lenses.

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1980’s-1990’s

Even if it were the fashion and design that made eyeglasses attractive,

certainly in the early 1980’s it was the final consumer, who had become

more and more fashion-conscious but also much more informed, to

establish the course of this evolutionary process. Essential here was the

emergence in the 1980’s, of some major brands that would go on to write

the history of “Made in Italy” products and spread them throughout the

world, conveying their style through accessories, including sunglasses.

The aesthetic research went hand in hand with that of technology. Industry

companies compared themselves daily with other contexts, from which

they can draw information and know-how to transfer into their production

processes, adapting to the glasses. In the 1980’s, aesthetic parameters

changed because, in the meantime, even lifestyles have undergone

changes. Away went the illusions and a certain romanticism of the 1960’s

and 1970’s, and in came a return to practicality and pragmatism that

express themselves in a more aggressive look, especially for women (now

busy on the career front), who wore quite squared sunglasses with non-

curved lenses, vague references to men’s models (as indeed happens in

fashion) and decorations that were developed mainly at the eyelashes,

highlighted by important or interesting material combination details. But,

as always, fashion offers many opportunities and chances; everything and

its opposite. In fact, towards the end of the 1980’s, minimalist fashion

burst onto the scene, which incorporated a carat definition in the mid-60’s

for an art movement born in America (Minimal Art). The shapes of glasses,

especially for vision, became ever smaller, often retrieved from the past,

even from the 1800’s and early 1900’s (many designers were inspired by

pieces from private collections or from pieces retrieved in vintage shops)

and research oriented toward lightness, towards materials that could

also express this concept visually. Certainly not a concept foreign to the

history of eyeglasses. Simply think of some of the eyeglasses from the

1700’s-1800’s which were made in very thin tortoiseshell, although the

technological approach that now supported this research and that allowed

Also in the 1980’s, coloured transparent plastic eyeglasses made

by a Cadore company.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1980 ’ s -1990 ’ s

metal sunglass model from the early 1980’s in neo-hippie style by designer Claude Montana, characterised by an original geometric shape of the overlapping coloured lenses and the contrasting acetate side arms; Swatch sunglass model designed in 1991 by architect Alessandro Mendini, as an emanation of the famous Swiss watch brand. The front piece is interchangeable; asymmetric sunglasses from the 1980’s by Alain Mikli in two-tone acetate.

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easy exploration of new ways to reach goals were certainly new. Comparison

were made with other countries, not only regarding technology but also

cultural, to be able to recreate in eyeglasses those statements and visual

suggestions that could be recognised by consumers, who were increasingly

global and increasingly interested in quality and intrinsic value. Already

in the 1990’s, themes related to ecology began to emerge, while some

hedonistic concepts in the 1980’s translated into a pursuit of well-being

and comfort that banned certain harmful component materials, such as

nickel from metal. Things began to orient themselves towards the use of

natural materials or materials that reproduced a natural effect through

sophisticated processing, like for example the aerospace industry, to share

the experiences of new avenues of research.

Fashion established a bond stronger with eyeglasses and companies

decided to accept an important opportunity: that of sport (does that

remind you of something?). Suspended between being and appearance,

between the past and the future, eyeglasses were about to experience

the challenges of the 21st century or, even more, of the third millennium.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1980 ’ s -1990 ’ s

These two-tone acetate glasses from the 1980’s with a profile that resemblesa palm are signed “Michèle Lamy pour Victor Gros”; large female sunglassesby Lozza from the 1980’s in transparent and tortoiseshell plastic.

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Two models by Gianfranco Ferré from the late 1990’s-early 2000’s; the frame-jewel is illuminated by a real zircon.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1980 ’ s -1990 ’ s

eyeglass frames by Jean Lafont from the 1990’s in multi-coloured acetate and rimless at the bottom part; sunglass model by Claude Montana in acetate and metal, made by Alain Mikli in the 1990’s; Fendi sunglass model from the 1980’s in acetate with gradient lenses, characterised by the logo that decorates the side ends and front piece.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

a Trussardi model in plastic from the 1990’s;vintage-inspired eyeglass frames made in metal, acetate and

rhinestones by the Kador company in the 1980’s.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1980 ’ s -1990 ’ s

eyeglass frames from the 1990’s: Sting in tortoiseshell acetate;Metalflex in coated steel and spiral side ends; from 1987, the acetate and metal model with double bridge made by the Cadore company.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

Trussardi eyeglass frames in wood and metal from the 1990’s; a eyeglass line model that Ornella Vanoni designed in

1985 for the company Kador; women’s frames from the 1990’s by Giorgio Armani in tortoiseshell acetate with rhinestone decorations.

VINTAGE SPECIAL

1980 ’ s -1990 ’ s

a special, limited edition in 1991 of the Swatch eyeglasses in metal and acetate, made as a Christmas gift; “Occhio degli dei” (Eyes of the Gods), the first sunglass model made in 2001 by Roberto Cavalli: aviator shaped in metal, mirrored lenses and side protections in coloured python.

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The 20 th c en tu ry and con tempora ry eyeg la s se s

Eyeglass frames from the 1990’s in plastic and metal with chains in place of side arms

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The time is now!

MIDO and Mazzucchelli, in cooperation with 20/20 Europe magazine,

present “Facce da MIDO – LET’S FACE IT”, a funny and brilliant idea

that involves all MIDO’s visitors during the fair

If you want to be part of it, we’re waiting for you.

Every day, Design Lab - pavillion 24. Be there wearing your glasses,

enter the vintage style photo booth and just smile for a funny shot.

Don’t forget to wear your glasses... They are the co-star!

All the snapshots will be published on line (Facebook and 20/20

europe App) and a jury panel will draw up an analysis on a group of

shots comparing the choise of glasses with face shape, style, make-

up, color of the skin, etc.

Furthermore, a selected number of photographs - together with

advices about fashion and style, will be published in a 20/20 europe

special issue (June 2013), but only one shot will gain the cover of this

special edition.

Come on, don’t be shy! Your face could be that one.

Just say “Cheese”, and it’s a done deal.

Let’s face it!

Facce da MIDO!Have you ever dreamt of

being the protagonist of

a photographic shooting

and experiencing the

chance to see your

face published in 20/20

europe magazine?

Design Labpavillion 24

VINTAGE SPECIAL

Facce da MIDO!

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A special thanks to Museo dell’Occhiale in Pieve di Cadore (BL) Italy


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MARCH 2013

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TRENDS FEATURE

MARCH 2013

Fashion detailing has come into its own across the board for the season

ahead. From deco style details to trendy materials with special coloura-

tions, the mid-priced collections are offering a variety of ideas for trend-

oriented consumers.

Realising that there is a growing need to produce individual designs with

plenty of energy and design content, each of these collections has a differ-

ent direction in terms of trends and style so there is something to please

even the most fashion-conscious customer.

Looking for fashion-forward designs that

are easy on the wallet? 20/20 EUROPE went

in search of some must-see collections with

an up-to-the-minute take on fashion.

AffordableWonders

Eco elegance

Modo has introduced a unique addition to its eco brand ECO BORN BIOBASED

collection. This new line consists of six styles made from plant-based materials.

The collection has been certified by the USDA as being made of 63% biobased

materials. The new collection continues to support the three main initiatives of

eco 2.0, which are “Look good, feel good, do good.” Eco Born Biobased is styl-

ish and the styles are lightweight and brightly coloured. Packaging is made from

recycled materials, in keeping with the overall philosophy of the brand.


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MARCH 2013

Tortoise trend

Actman+Mico’s Firecrest is a classy rectangular shape showing off the current

trend for using two tone acetates, with the front as a classic tortoise teamed

with tonal crystal. Actman+Mico is a line by The Optopast Actman Eyewear Com-

pany in the UK. Designed by Andrew Actman and Janice Mico, the range aims to

be imaginative and individual, styled for those who wish to be noticed in their

frames, and combining an innovative amalgamation of quality materials, colours

and finishes.

Swinging 60s

The 60s are in vogue again, with curvy shapes and bright pop colours being more

and more sought after. Model AR21257593 is an example of one of the sunglass

styles in the Agatha Ruiz De La Prada Collection for woman. Made of two-tone

acetate – pictured here, the Havana and violet version, the style has an easy-to-

wear retro design and Sixties style direction. The Spanish designer, Agatha Ruiz de

la Prada’s sunglasses and glasses collections are produced by Optim.

Women’s wonders

The new Vogue Eyewear collection is elegant and vivacious with three categories

of style for different types of women. From the fashionable and ironic style of

In Vogue, designed for those who are always interested in the latest trends, to

the contemporary and sophisticated taste of Casual Chic, targeting your women

who follow an original, modern and versatile look, and finally to the classic and

refined frames in Timeless, designed for those who see themselves as elegant,

feminine and appreciate subtle details and luxurious quality. For the girl who

wants “Casual Chic”, Model VO3827 S is a glamorous oversized frame embel-

lished using injection moulding and coloured enamel.

Back to its roots

Modo goes back to its roots with its Spring/Summer 2013 collection by adding

styles to their signature acetate and titanium lines while also introducing a new

series of new shaved acetate frames, super thin titanium looks and two vintage

pieces. MODO’s designs are known for their incredible attention to detail and

superior quality. All pieces are handmade and finished in Japan, according to the

company.

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TRENDS FEATURE

MARCH 2013

cK for easy vintage chic

The cK Calvin Klein collection by Marchon includes classic styles reinvented to

create a bold and youthful yet sophisticated eyewear line. Vintage shapes and

classic silhouettes are modernized and fashioned to meet the demands of a

uniquely stylish individual.

Preppy Denim

The Tommy Hilfiger Group has introduced a new “Preppy Denim” Sunglasses line

for S/S 2013. The unisex model draws inspiration from the Tommy Hilfiger brand’s

classic, American cool lifestyle with a modern preppy twist.

Featuring temples bearing the Tommy Hilfiger logo, the iconic square shaped

model comes in a range of colours including a transparent blue/white with blue

denim and brown lenses. The collection has a preppy feel, youthful attitude and

timeless style.

Produced by the Sàfilo Group.

Hally’s Horn

Allison launches the new collection of natural horn sunglasses by Hally and

Son, a precious collection in buffalo horn, a material known for its lightness and

strength.

“Mr Hally was a craftsman who in his spare time and using scraps and leftover

stock was trying to create a special concept for eyeglasses; he aspired to teach

his art to his son; he was an entrepreneur who lived a dream.”

This collection, which traces a special history of a frame manufacturer, celebrates

the uniqueness of handcrafting traditions, according to the company.

Each model found in Hally’s archive, due to the elegant lines and timeless shapes,

seemed like it came straight out of a black and white movie; the models have

been re-interpreted in 8 styles, both optical and sun, mostly unisex, all with flex

hinges, each of which is associated with one year of the Hally and Son company

archives and simply named TYPE I, TYPE 3, TYPE 8. The Hally & Son collection is

now available through selected opticians and will debut officially at Mido 2013.


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NEW PRODUCTS

MARCH 2013

Men’s

From top: The Lapö frame by OPAL is sure to make an impact. Its concept embodies the brand’s character. There are three acetate models and two models with cut-out metal fronts. These have temples decorated with two small squares in laminated acetate - a classy touch of inlay! Re� ned details, sophisticated colour effects, bold trendy shapes: with all these ingredients, success is assured! Barnie by Gotti Switzerland is one of � ve new horn designs by Gotti. The exclusive material is used with elaborate craftsmanship. The new Model “6 vor 6” in “Jungle Rough” by ic! berlin, a frame offered in three combos with a retro feel front and cool technical temple typical of the label


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style A selection of on-trend frames for men….look for chic, less common shapes, clever, detail, and attention to the way the materials are played out.

From top: Model UA15232612 is a sunglass style by U DE ADOLFO DOMÍNGUEZ - the young collection from Adolfo Domínguez- by OPTIM. The sunglasses are made of matt acetate with marbled paint; James 6 from the theo by JAMES Van Vossel collection, a line that features frames with integrated nose pads is a round trendy shape with full character

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NEW PRODUCTS

MARCH 2013

From top:Murk by Fleye comes in size 55 16-140. It’s a big frame with thin acetate design, combining the modern oversized look with something elegant and lightweight; KKV30v by Kaos from AREA98, offers solar hues, and is full of ener-gy. Kaos frames offer colorful palettes thanks to Native American-inspired geometrical shapes recreated through decorations in metal and colored re-sin applied on the arms; ZB03 by ZOOBUG, the new wayfarer-inspired style by ZOOBUG. The style comes in bright and � uo shades of fuchsia, navy, � uo blue and metallic/clear. Fitted with protective Polarised UV400 lenses; J F REY mo-del JF1266 has a sporty chic feel and PVD treatment to ensure hard-wearing performance.

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MARCH 2013

of colour Colour is a great way to dress the face. It’s the way forward in 2013 as fashion plays with many colour codes….

From top:ProDesign 4128, part of the 4th Dimension from ProDesign. An amazing fe-minine retro shape in colourful combinations, 3 shapes available in 3 to 5 colours each; classic shape Casablanca by L.G.R. Sunglasses from Rome, one of the company’s new elegant optical styles in acetate; PIU 19 by Oko by Oko Paris is part of a very colourful collection for men and women with, says the company, a strong added-value in terms of material and colour choices and most of all, very recognizable at � rst sight.

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NEW PRODUCTS

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Eyewear treats for a new

From top:PH 3075 from the Ralph Lauren Collection by Luxottica combines special technical mechanisms and excusive details in both fun-ctionality and style. The frame is a unique Ralph Lauren master-piece for drivers, according to the company; B225 from the Bor-salino Eyewear collection by Brands O.I. srl. Made in Italy the style is a sunglass with a unique shape in elegant high-quality acetate; OKIA’s new Kaleidoscope Concept is trendy and colourful; the Ka-leidoscope Collection is speci� cally designed to brighten up your springtime. Its rare colour combination will de� nitely make your style enviable. Kaleidoscope textures spread all along the temples giving the wearer a charming and joyful look


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MARCH 2013

season Special metal work, innovative hinges, products exclusively for driving and stylistic achievements in high-quality materials are some of the highlights to be enjoyed in the collections for the season ahead…

From top:Harrison by Garrett Leight offers classic de-sign for the discerning eyewear customer; the model has a trendy round shape; Anna Sui model AS570 by Mondottica features elegant roses in metal work which give a feeling of vintage jewellery; Ouranos from MOKO Besicles is a style for men, 100% made in France, and featuring simple forms, mini-malist lines and featuring sophisticated high-end materials

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NEW PRODUCTS

MARCH 2013

From top: Hemisphere™ from Adlens: Available in both clear and sunglasses, He-misphere™ light weight and durable eyewear provides instant vision and immediate dispensing at near, intermediate and far distance. Fluid-Injection lenses enable instant vision with a turn of a dial. Simple and easy to use, they cover a wide range of spherical powers from -4.5D to +3.5D; Runaway by Henry Jullien features a new hinge with a leaf—spring and frames shapes with elegant � uid lines


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NEWS

MARCH 2013

This third collection of ZILLI eyewear uses an exclusive mix of Japanese titanium and ace-tate for maximum lightness and robustness, with 24-carat gold or platinum detailing. Each model has hand-polished cellulose acetate arms, reminiscent to touch of the emblematic ZILLI silks. Buoyed by the growing recognition of professional opticians, ZILLI eyewear is available in Russia, France, Italy and China. The Limitless line, hand crafted, now includes new sunglasses, with two models incorporating black leather details. Veneers are made in Japan, the models proposed in ovals or rectangles with simple bridges and structured angles. Chevrons, 3D inlays in red, beige and black, tortoiseshell and deep gray combina-tions, underline the touch of modernity.The Legend new line has been christened Grand skieur, with the detail being in the temples and end-pieces. A flexible hinge integrated into the temple is the result of 12 months R&D in Japan and significantly improves comfort.Models are rectangular or oval with double bridges in metal finish. Sunglasses are rectangu-lar with over-sized or double bridges. Frames are oval aviators, or rectangular with an offset bridge. ZILLI eyewear now offers approximately 35 different styles. Harald Heider, Director of the eyewear department, says: «We’re moving in the right direction. The acknowledge-ment of professionals and our presence in around fifty highly exclusive points of sale has consolidated ZILLI eyewear’s position as a specialist brand. »

www.zilli.fr

EVOLVE LIFE STYLEBNL EUROLENS has developed a Nylon Gradient Photochromic lens.The Nylon Gradient photochromic lens “Evolve Life Style” is compatible with acetate and 3 piece sunglasses. Evolve photochromic lenses from BNL Eurolens will protect your eyes against the sun any time, any where and in any condition. Our Active Cell Technology is scientifically formulated to change from light to dark in just a few seconds, providing just the right level of protection when needed. Whether it is for Fashion, Urban or Life Style uses, the latest Nylon Gradient Photochromic lenses are the answer for maximum protection and convenience.The “Evolve Life Style” line from BNL Eurolens are specifically designed for people on the move. For more information, join us on:

www.bnl-eurolens.com

Carrera, the iconic brand owned by Safilo Group, is presenting exclusively at the 2013 MIDO its new eyewear collection of both optical frames and sunglasses. The design philosophy of the brand highlighted four main themes: CARRERA/ICONS, sunglasses that recall the “best of” from the historical archive reinterpreted in a modern twist such as the legendary Carrera 6000; CARRERA/MUSES, the retro and vintage inspired frames mixed with contem-porary features such as the mirrored lenses on the curvy Carrera 6002; CARRERA/CRAZE, the young collection characterized by bold styles, bright colours and the new VICTORY C®LOGO embedded into the arms such as in the Carrera 5001 model; and the CARRERA/ACTIVE pieces, dedicated to outdoor activities featuring a high tech specification and trendy rubber details on the arms such as in the Carrera 59 style.The celebration of the brand will culminate in an event on March 2nd, the “Carrera Ignition Night”, which will be touring throughout the world and landing in cities such as Madrid, New York, Beijing and Sao Paolo.Carrera was founded by Austrian frame producer Wilhelm Anger in 1956, who took inspira-tion from the legendary South American car race “Carrera Panamericana”. The brand was then acquired by Safilo Group in 1996. Over the years it has developed the “racing attitu-de” within the DNA of the brand and generated iconic shapes such as Champion with its unique aviator shape in Optyl. The brand has also become very popular with international celebrities such as Jenson Button, Brad Pitt and Jessica Alba.

www.safilo.com


NEWS

MARCH 2013

Hilton Eyewear has been established for over 30 years in in the optical industry, producing and distributing quality eyewear under the Hilton brand. Quality and Innovation in the Luxury sector is what the brand prides itself on. There will be a new collection for Mido 2013 where the use of high quality materials, like strass, 24kt gold plating, titanium and high quality acetate are a regular feature throughout the range. One innovative feature will be the reversible temple concept where in one frame you can have two completely different looks. There are also some high quality titanium’s and acetates in the men’s and unisex range as well as a generous use of Swarovski crystals in the ladies collection. The range is designed in London, the world fashion capital, and manufactured in carefully selected factories with specialised skills. Historically we have always made high quality frames such as Hilton classic gold filled made in England and 24kt gold plated made in Italy The entire Hilton Collection is beauti-fully packaged and with promo material to support retailers. Before you do anything else at Mido the Hilton collection this year simply must be seen! In addition to the Hilton Collection, at Mido we will also be showcasing our new Oxford, Senator and Panda Kids collections. There will also be a selection of unrestricted famous designer brands at special clearance prices and no minimum quantity. This year at Mido whether you are a retailer, wholesaler or distributor there will be a deal for you - Guaranteed! Stand No: Pav 15 K30

VINTAGE EYEWEARHilton International Eyewear based in London (UK) has been distributing designer eyewear internationally for over 40 years. During this time we have acquired an extensive collection of both famous designer and rare niche branded eyewear from reputed manufacturers.We have a passion for one of kind designs and brands with rich histories, therefore our collections contain some of the most unique and beautifully crafted vintage eyewear produced in Europe, dating back to the 1970s. Some examples of the brands and unique pieces we stock include:• Christian Dior frames and sunglasses (Made in Austria & West Germany from 80’s)• World famous Porsche Design Aviators sunglasses (Made in Germany from 80’s)• 1970s Saville Row gold filled frames (Made in England made in 80’s)• 24kt gold plated Bugatti eyewear from (Made in Italy from the 80’s)• Unique Cazal sunglasses with eccentric designs (Made in west Germany from 80’s)• Classic Gold and acetate Cartier – timeless quality and style (Made in Paris 90’s)Other brands include pieces designed by Iconic fashion houses such as Gucci, Christian Lacroix, Paloma Picasso, Alfred Dunhill and many more from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.The pieces are all unworn and in pristine condition and many of them with their original case, certificates and packaging. Some of eyewear is very rare and only available from Hilton eyewear. We pride ourselves being one of the few authentic sellers of rare vintage eyewear in the world. Please visit our stand (Pav. 15 stand: K30) at Mido 2013 where we will be showcasing the unique vintage pieces. Alternatively you can visit our headquarters in London or subsidiary in New York (www.ebkeyewear.com). For further information or to arrange an appointment please visit our website www.hilton-eyewear.com or email [email protected]

Hilton with reversible temple

Hilton with Swarovski Elements

Vintage Christian Dior from 1980's Vintage Carrera made in Austria

www.hilton-eyewear.com

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MARCH 2013

EVOLUTIONDarwin teaches the “evolution” concept, which is why Borsalino Eyewear decided to propose a more aggressive style, similar at today’s youth one, symbol of our society’s growth in its seventh collection.This change is especially reflected in three new models in the male line, available in wide range of colors, playing between shiny and matte textures.The B229, a pair of glasses with a current, strong and attractive design, for “a man who never has to ask.” B230, sunglasses with aggressive and full of personality temples for a new style and elegance. Finally, the B231, characterized by an empha-sis on handmade precision, attention to detail and a careful choice of materials. All three models are embellished on the temples with extremely tough clips marked with the logo of the fashion house.Also evolving, it is essential to remain unique. Brands O.I. laser engraves a serial number in the inside temple of each pair of glasses that allows the tracking and the uniqueness of your 100% Made in Italy accessory.Brands O.I. will be at MIDO March 2 to 4, in the Fashion District square, Hall 13, location K17-L18.

www.brands-oi.it

Eschenbach is an excellent example of a medium-sized company of global standing, which was successfully managed over many years by several generations of the founding family and now continues to be just as successfully led by its current management team.The company’s corporate philosophy is based on the principles of courage, fore-sight, a sense of responsibility and an open corporate culture - and these are the values that will ensure its continued success in the future.Today, the Eschenbach Group is the largest German eyewear supplier worldwide, it is Number 8 on the international market, the market leader for eyewear frames and quality binoculars in Germany and the worldwide market leader for optical vision aids manufactured in its own production facilities.The Eyewear Division is characterised by ground-breaking events such as the intro-duction of TITANflex® and through continuous innovations. In addition, the division offers a wide spectrum of fashion and styles themes across its range of brands and continues to be a trendsetter in this market sector.Innovation and a high level of precision are the key principles on which the newest division “Technical Optics” is based. In just a few years, with its optical plastic components developed and manufactured in-house, this division has become a reliable partner in the high-tech sector.As we head into the second century of our company’s history, international orien-tation and the development of new, innovative products remain firmly in the focus.

www.eschenbach.com


NEWS

MARCH 2013PREMIERE AT MIDO 2013 - PAV. 13 BOOTH K17 L18

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NEWS

MARCH 2013

Italian eyewear specialists, l.g.r, announces its newest creation the safari limited edition, an incarnation of a traveler’s journeys within the vast and dreamy landsca-pes of africa. inspired by the continent’s wild beauty and romantic surroundings, the collection is comprised of two sophisticated silhouettes, in four color combinations. each model is created for a voyage throughout lush green forests, smooth sand dunes, boundless oceans, and warm savannas. for every frame there is a special tempered mineral glass lens adapted for each voyage where light conditions may very from strong blazing rays of sun to patchy shadows. the collection is elegantly enclosed within a dark brown leather case and is limited to 100 pieces. made only from cellulose acetate, each frame undergoes a tumbling process with beech and birch wood to prepare them for the final step, which is polishing by hand. entirely hand crafted in italy by expert artisans, this dynamic and elegant collection was created for the love of adventure, and a safari’s escape.

www.lgr-sunglasses.com

OKO by OKO Paris THE EYEWEAR DESIGNER PRESENTS ITS NEW PIU LINE A COLORFUL MIX OF ACETATE & RUBBERA new line has been emerged from the French design offices of OKO by OKO Paris. The PIU line. A very colorful and delightful collection for men and women with a strong added-value in terms of material and colors choices and most of all, very recognizable at first sight ! OKO by OKO has indeed a strong signature when it comes to colored optical frames.The key point for this specific collection is the right materials combination that has been given to it : a brilliant mix of acetate and rubber that confers on the frame lightness, comfort and a great feel of quality without forgetting innovation and differentiation !Lets not be afraid of being frank : this miracle comes from the talent of our in house designer David BEDDOK who knows, collection after collection, how to give, to followers of originality, emotions and satisfactions.The miracle of a new collection stands right here : in the art dedicated to each brand to present even more unbelievable frames year after year, show after show, but always kee-ping in mind the identity, the philosophy and the signature of a name with strong values of differentiation, of innovation, of comfort and quality. This is the OKO by OKO motto. A brand DNA that is clear, identified and faithful to its values.Of course, tastes and preferences are a personal matter and some of us are totally fond of one brand, when others would rather prefer this other frame but after all, all that mat-ters and concern us all, collection after collection, is the one and only value of passion conveyed through each single new model that comes out. This is precisely the motto at OKO by OKO and that is driving the two managers of the brand Philippe ZEITOUN & David BEDDOK to an endless search towards forever createur models, forever innovative, forever original and forever OKO by OKO.

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O Man!ord is the subject this time around is… Men’ Eyewear. Stateside at 20/20 we’ve been bonkers for the power of men’s eyewear for about six strong years now, dating back to a powerful initiative and feature series originally dubbed Modern Man and centering on how increasingly important eyewear is in a man’s life, as a vision enhancement certainly but also as a powerful statement of a guy’s style and presence and identity.So that got me thinking about what might have been the case on my face if….if…I’d never landed at 20/20. I’m big on “stuff” as in cars, guitars, watches, cufflinks, sport gear…that kind of stuff. And back 16 years ago (right before I actually did start at 20/20) my preferences for sunglasses were already quite well-defined. I had a treasured pair of my dad’s Army Air Corp sunglasses (from AO in more of a Pilot rather than Aviator shape), a scruffed up pair of black Wayfarers (with a wicked rake to the facefront), a wacky old pair of flip up sunglasses specifically made for playing little league baseball and a HUGE desire to get myself a pair of Persols just like ones I’d spied on Steve McQueen in some pictures.I didn’t need “regular” (Rx) eyewear just yet but I did have a pair of VERY cheap readers since presbyopia was actually just entering my line of vision so to speak. These readers were in a squished round shape I now know as P3s or preppys. I thought they looked cool but my soon-to-be co-workers at 20/20 thought they looked frumpy and old-fashioned. Everyone was walking around in these elongated rectangles that constantly made someone look like they were squinting. I hated those. Still do. And when I finally “bought” a pair of glasses for reading I chose a relatively cheap but sturdy looking pair of plastic frames sourced from an American company called Shuron. The looked like I stole them off Clark Kent.I STILL have and use those Shurons. They are now fitted with special lenses from Shamir and I use those specs specifically for any reading on my computer. I have them on RIGHT NOW.And… all of my current frames (and there are a TON) all look similar to those original preppy readers in an assortment of zyls, metals and zyl/metal combinations. My current fave is a gun metal pair from John Varvatos with a saddle bridge and NO nosepads.And as far as I’m concerned I’m totally in style and more dedicated than ever to the look and identity and style of Men’s eyewear. And… I have a bunch of Persols but I’m always on the lookout for another pair just like Steve McQueen would be wearing right about now.And dad… this column’s for you and those wonderful AOs you once gifted me. I still have and treasure them.

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PPG ON GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITYCONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUES

NEW INNOVATIONS 2013

MARCH 2013

INTERVIEWFrederic Lefranc of PPG talks to EL&T

CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIESThe elements of visual merchandisingBy Barbara L. Wright

INNOVATIONS The launches and new products

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his issue of EL&T is all about the direction of companies for 2013 and their aspirations in the

European landscape. We interview Frederic Lefranc, Director Rx Sales EMEA/SE Asia, PPG Optical

Materials and find out how the company see business growth and new opportunities in Europe for

the year ahead.

We also report on some innovations and new products that will be at the Milan fair this month,

including announcements from Adlens and Safilens.

With the weekend in Milan promising scope for new meetings and opportunity, we wish all who are

visiting a successful Spring/Summer.

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hat are you launching at MIDO this weekend?We are pleased to announce the expansion of Tribrid lens availability in Italy two additional Italian optical laboratories - Shamir Italy and Avant Italiana. These companies have been committed to preparing the technical requirements and commercial strategies to ensure a successful launch of these unique high index lenses. Tribrid lenses are a perfect extension of their premium product range, offering a differentiated mate-rial foundation to complement their advanced digital lens design and coating technologies.

What are the properties of the new lens ma-terial and what are the distinguishing features/qualities?During the last 25 years, the goal in lens material de-velopment was to increase the refractive index, align-ing more with the needs of the eyeglass wearers in Asia Pacific who tend to have higher prescriptions. These developments in lens materials were brought to Europe even though the majority of eyeglass wear-ers in this market do not require higher index lenses. Instead of focusing solely on increasing refractive in-dex, PPG always stayed focused on the complete visual experience and comfort for the eyeglass wearer. Along with the development of Transitions lenses and Trivex material – and now Tribrid material – PPG strives to help eyeglass wearers expand their relationship with the world around them.

Moving forward

EL&T interviewed PPG’s Frederic Lefranc,

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Tribrid™ lenses are the result of unique hybrid material technology that combines Trivex® lens material with traditional high index technology.

Tribrid™ material is a revolutionary lens technology that combines the best lens properties to provide enhanced all-around performance for your patients with stronger prescription requirements.

Introducing

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Optical clarity Precision optics to optimize stronger prescriptions and meet your patients’ needs for clear vision at all times.

Strong and durableA stronger lens for your patients with stronger prescriptions. Enhanced safety, durability, 100%

Thin and lightThe perfect balance of performance and comfort with the aesthetics and beauty of a thin lens.

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Lenses made with Tribrid™ material offer a better bal-ance of performance features in the high index seg-ment, and the recommendation is to promote Tribrid™ lenses up to +/-7 diopters. Tribrid™ material benefits are the followings:• Optical performance – Abbe Value of 41. Offering

this attribute for prescriptions up to +/-7 diopters provides a strong benefit for those wearers who are very sensitive to any factor that may downsize their optical ability, especially in mid or low light situations, such as winter in Northern countries, or working at computers in poorly lit rooms. Also, an aging popu-lation that is losing lens transparency does benefit from wearing an ophthalmic lens that does not am-plify the issue.

• A highly durable and safe lens with complete UV protection, impact resistance approximately halfway between Trivex® material and other high index ma-terials.

• A lower density compared to existing high index lenses. As Tribrid™ lenses will be processed by most of the laboratories with a thickness comparable to other high index lenses, the wearer will enjoy an im-

mediate benefit with lighter lenses. As the correc-tive power increases, the lightweight comparison be-tween Tribrid™ lenses and other high index lenses becomes more noticeable. According to research among American eyeglass wearers, the most pre-ferred lens attribute is lightness, followed by scratch resistance and thinness. The older the wearer, the more they prefer lightness with more than 50% of eyeglass wearers above 55 years old claiming that preference. (« Vision Council of America » market study with 100 000 lens wearers, 2008). So would an American patient be different to a European eyewear patient?

• A high index material featuring a refractive index of 1,6 index. Tribrid™ lenses will be “competitively thin” – within 0.5mm for most prescriptions – to other 1,6 and 1,67 lenses.

As a conclusion, while they are available in the com-plete power range, Tribrid ™ lenses provide an opti-mized combination of attributes in the +/-3 to +/-7 diopter lenses. Tribrid™ material perfectly completes the high end, premium material range with Trivex® material sustaining the 0 to +3/-3 diopters segment.

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Summarise PPG’s activities since last MIDO.Over the last year, we have continued to support our industry partners to develop new markets and op-portunities for Tribrid lenses while further expand-ing the global availability of Trivex lenses. Earlier this year at OPTI Munich, we announced the launch of Tribrid lenses with four optical laboratories and one lens caster serving the German and Swiss markets. In February, Tribrid lenses became available through a leading Tunisian laboratory. Across all regions of the world, Trivex lens availability is expanding and we have continued our efforts to promote and educate about this product.We have also expanded our capability in providing lens processing and technical support to optical labo-ratories interested in Trivex and Tribrid lenses. With this support, we have helped many labs streamline the lens evaluation, equipment settings and process-ing parameters.

Comment on activities in Europe particularly and spe-

cific news on growth strategies or developments in the European marketplace.Europe continues to be an important focus of our ef-forts in the commercialization of Tribrid lenses. The current European market share of high index lenses makes it a key region for a thin lens that provides more benefits to the patient in the form of crystal clear vision, lightweight comfort and protection from breakage and UV radiation. We are currently devel-oping commercialization plans with laboratories and lens manufacturers in other countries within Europe to be announced later in 2013. As the availability of the product expands, we will communicate the benefits of Tribrid lenses to eye care professionals and grow the awareness and education about the product in Europe.In addition, we are supporting lens casters’ plans to commercialize the complete range of PPG perfor-mance optical materials. Trivex lenses will be launched

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heading into two main segments: Entry segment and advanced technologies. However, the offer segmenta-tion may not have always been made clear to the ECP and end consumers. A consequence of this situation in these times of economic slow down is a price erosion in every segment, whether Entry or High, endangering the return on investment made by the chain on these new products. In order to help the industry keep margins and make value out of technically advanced materials, PPG has focused our efforts at explaining to the industry materials and their related segments to help generate awareness and understanding.To the benefit of the industry, Trivex material has ex-perienced very solid sales growth in Europe over the past five years, and now with the support of Tribrid material, we expect this trend to consolidate.

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and Tribrid lenses are available in the recently launched Transitions Signature VII lenses. The market continues to respond positively to PPG’s performance lens mate-rials by offering Trivex lenses for patients with low-to-moderate prescriptions and Tribrid lenses for patients with moderate-to-high prescriptions. With these two products, eye care professionals can provide well-balanced lenses that will exceed the expectations of more than 95% of their patients.

Please comment on 2013 and the business strat-egy going forward in Europe.The global economy continues to provide pressure across all segments of our business. However, the performance of the optical industry encourages us to promote our premium material strategy in a time when industry partners and eye care professionals are searching for a differentiated product offering.


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The Elements of Visual Merchandising More Sales, Less Effort – Part 1

HAT IS VISUAL MERCHANDISING AND WHAT CAN IT DO FOR ME? The art of displaying merchandise to enhance its sales appeal is called “visual merchandising.” In-store visual pres-entation is accountable for the majority of retail purchases according to Joseph Weishar, author of The Aesthetics of Merchandise Presentation (2005, stmediagroup.com/

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course you should be able to:

1. Understand the principles of display design and the elements of eyewear display.

2. Learn the keys to effective merchandising for rigid or � exible displays.

3. Understand the power of eye level display.

stbooks). Although eyewear distributors spend millions advertising their brands to consumers, the way you pre-sent their products in your optical dispensary can make or break your sales results and theirs. Effective eyewear displays meet all of these four basic shopper/patient needs. Merchandise 1. Is easily seen, 2. Is touchable and accessible, 3. Has enough choices but not too many and 4. Has clear visual cues to price and value.

WHY IS EYEWEAR DISPLAY DIFFICULT? Eyewear is different from other fashion products like clothing, shoes or handbags that have lots of mass and color. It is more like jewelry with little mass, lots of � ne delicate details and subtle colors and materials that need to be seen up close to be appreciated. From a distance all frames look alike. Therefore, we have to entice the patient or shopper to come within arm’s length of the frames before they can begin to distinguish the de� ning details and colors. The overall look and feel of the retail area has to attract their attention and convince them that there are frame styles here worth a look.

Optical retailing is a lot like theatre. We set the stage with the décor and lighting, but the frames are the stars of the show. Everything

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CHALLENGE #1: HIGH QUANTITIES OF PRODUCT TO DISPLAYThe average eye care practice displays 500 to 800 frames and many have well over 1,000. However, the average human being’s short-term memory can only comfort-ably hold about seven items at any one time. Is it any wonder that when confronted with on wall-to-wall frame boards people get overwhelmed with too many choices? Displaying hundreds of small items in ways that persuade the customer to buy is no easy task even for a seasoned display professional. The good news about eyewear display is that you can almost always do better by having less peripheral “stuff” around. The mark of a “beginner” visual merchandiser is doing and having too much: using too many props, too many show cards, crowding far too many frames into a showcase or window display.

CHALLENGE #2: INADEQUATE LIGHTINGOptical dispensaries commonly suffer from inadequate lighting. Even luxury eyewear can look cheap if it is not properly lighted. Like jewelry it needs intense perfectly color-balanced white light aimed precisely at the top and front of the product. Halogen light bulbs with a color temperature rating of 3500 Kelvin are a good choice for optical track lighting because they bring out the sparkle and rich colors of eyewear and are relatively inexpensive. The drawback is that halogen lighting produces quite a bit of heat and requires lamp replacement two or three times per year. LED (Light Emitting Diode) track lighting with a rating of 3000K to 3500K can provide bright enough light-ing if you invest in a high-output LED � xture. The initial cost of LED lighting is higher than halogen, but the lamps can last � ve years or longer and do not cause heat build-up as halogens do. Linear LED’s above each shelf are good for showcase lighting. Less expensive LED lighting produces an unattractive blue-tinged light. Get professional advice if you decide to switch to LED and be prepared to spend more for the right product. It will more than pay for itself over the long term because it will be � ve years or more before you replace the lamps. If your lighting needs improvement, adding halogen or LED track lighting can make a big difference.



BASIC PRINCIPLES OF EYEWEAR DISPLAY You don’t have to be an artist to create effective dis-plays. The art of display lies in creating visual impact through elegant simplicity. Try putting just a few of these eyewear display principles into action and you’ll gain more sales with less effort. Eye Level Is Buy Level - This is the universal grand-daddy retail display principle of them all. It applies to all types of merchandise the world over from Middle Eastern bazaars to Manhattan boutiques. Merchandise displayed at eye level gets noticed more and sells more. There are six vertical height zones for displays, but only four of them work for eyewear. Zones 1 and 6 are not effective for eyewear. Zones 2 and 5 can work with the right kind of frame holders. Zones 3, 4 and 5 are the “sweet spot” for display. (See Eyewear Display Zones illustration.) 1. Stretch Level: above 6 ft. This is the least valuable dis-

play zone. Products placed above this height get little attention from shoppers. Signs and graphics work well above this height because they can draw shop-pers from a distance to look at product displayed below.

2. Above Eye Level: 5 - 6 ft. Frames can be displayed suc-cessfully on shelves within this level if you use tiered displays that present the frames parallel to the wall or at a slight downward angle allowing the frame to face the shopper who is looking up at it.

3. Eye Level: approximately 4 - 5 ft. Products placed at eye level sell best, so this is where to place your highest margin, most popular styles. One study found that eye level merchandise received 35% more atten-tion than products on lower shelves.

4. Touch Level: 3 - 4 ft. This level is approximately at a shopper’s waist height, below eye level but within easy reach. This zone is second in terms of shopper atten-tion-still a good place for high margin merchandise.

5. Below Touch Level: 2 - 3 ft. Frames can be displayed as low as 2 feet above the floor if they are on a coun-tertop or shelf facing up.

6. Stoop Level - less than 2 ft. Most shoppers don’t like to bend down, so this zone is the retail equivalent of the boondocks, relegated to low-margin prod-ucts. Keep all your merchandise above the 2-foot level.

Many offices use the space below two feet for cabinets to store back fill inventory. Organize Categories Vertically - The majority of our eye muscles are meant for horizontal movement. Customers first scan any store horizontally for visual clues about where products of interest might be found. Then they walk closer to the wall or showcase that caught their attention and scan vertically for individ-ual products. This means that merchandise categories (Men’s, Women’s, Children’s, Sunglasses, etc.) are best organized in vertical sections, not horizontal ones.

DISPLAY PRINCIPLES FOR WALLS Back Wall Principle - In a storefront location people driving or walking by can only see what is on the back wall that is parallel to the front windows. They cannot see any merchandise that is on the sidewalls (perpendicular to the sidewalk), but they CAN see what is on the back wall of your retail area (parallel to the sidewalk) even if it is 40 or 50 feet away from




your front window. Therefore, the back wall should have merchandise or a graphic image that catches their attention immediately and shows them what you have for sale. Eye care practices often miss the boat by locating the reception counter on the back wall with all the frames on the sidewalls where no one can see them unless they step in to the space. That makes it look like an of� ce where you have to have an appointment, not an intriguing place to shop for eyewear. Make sure that they can see what you are selling on the back wall, not a reception counter or patient � les.

Wall Placement For Frame Boards and ShelvesFrame boards usually show frames just one-way: facing out perpendicular to the � oor. Shoppers can’t easily see the frames at the very top or very bottom of a frame board. Mount your frame boards so the lowest frame is at least 27” above the � oor and the highest frame no more than 69” above the � oor. Shelves give you more � exibility. You can � nd many different frame pedestals and holders available to present frames at different angles, so you can use more of the vertical wall space. Shelves (or countertops) can be installed as low as 24” above the � oor and as high as 68” above the � oor. You’ll have effective displays as long as you choose the right kind of frame pedestal or holder for the different height zones. Allow 12” to 15” of vertical space between shelves. For maximum � exibility install adjustable height glass shelves so they can move up or down to accommodate different display props.

DISPLAY PRINCIPLES FOR SHOWCASES AND SHELVES Less Is More - Keep your displays simple. Keep them unclut-tered. The most common mistake is showing too many items at the same time. Props should be simple in shape, preferably something that provides a large mass of color or texture, such as blocks, covered boxes or risers. Stay away from things with busy details, such as printed scarves.Pyramid Principle - Place one frame at the highest point of the display and let all the other elements step down from that point like a pyramid. This is a very effective type of display that you’ll see used in department stores all the time.Odd Rather Than Even- An odd number of elements is always more attractive to the eye than an even number. That’s because an asymmetrical arrangement is slightly off balance and keeps the eye moving around to look at each frame, providing a built-in visual dynamic. A symmetrical, perfectly balanced arrangement stops the eye in its tracks. That’s dull.Repetition - Using identical elements and repeating them over and over again creates a very powerful display. This simple idea can have a lot of punch. For example, line up a series of frames that are all the same style but different colors. Position all exactly the same way or the display loses impact. An addi-tional bene� t to this type of display is that it reinforces the idea that you have a wide selection of frames.Contrast - Choose display background materials that contrast with the frames you are showing. Never put metal frames on a mirror or other glossy surface. The frames will get lost in all the reflections. Metal frames need a richly textured surface like velvet or suede to bring out their jewelry-like qualities.Breathing Room - Get comfortable with leaving some empty space in your luxury brand displays. Expensive frames must never be crowded together—it reduces their perceived value. Leave open space around high end frames to communicate luxury and quality. Do crowd low-end frames together because that commu-nicates their lower price. Think about a � ea market. All the merchandise is jammed together, � lling every available space. You expect to � nd some terri� c bargains—your optical cus-tomers will expect the same when they see frames crowded together.Lift and Present - Always use frame pedestals, holders and other display props to lift frames above the hori-zontal surface of the shelf or counter and present them at the most attractive angle to the shopper. Don’t let folded frames just lie on shelves-they look dead, unin-teresting and worst of all, cheap.



and the frames don’t “pop.” White backgrounds contrast well with nearly all types of frames except white zyl or rimless. A white background bounces the light around so you can see the smallest details and true colors of the frame design. There is one exception: Rimless frames show better on a black background. The easiest way to provide that back-ground is with a black display prop. (See black house display) Mirrors are always a poor choice for display backgrounds. Mirrors absorb the light and make the frame displays appear twice as cluttered and confusing. Let your mirrors be for patients to see themselves and nothing else.

COMMUNICATING PRICE LEVELS Use one-glance, merchandising techniques, to give clear visual cues to price levels. One glance into your optical dispensary should tell the patient where they could � nd a frame in their desired price range or quality level. Price level is communi-cated visually by how you display the frames. Crowd your lowest price frames together on a rotator, on frame boards, or in plastic trays kept in cabinets below displays. Show low to moderate priced frames on frame boards or frame bars attached to the wall.Intersperse some shelves among moderate frames to feature the most sought-after brands. Most Opticals bene� t from a mix of both rigid and � exible displays. With only rigid displays an optical looks boring and low-end. It has no way to highlight name brands or easily shrink and expand total inventory. When an Optical has only � exible displays it conveys an atmos-phere of high quality merchandise and pricing to match. With both types of display it’s easier to communicate a wide range of prices and demonstrate the ability to serve a wide range of customers. Create a distinctly different display area for your highest priced frames. Present them in locked showcases or on open shelves if theft is not a worry. Identify the designer brands and show all the pieces in the collection together.

ELEMENTARY DEAR WATSON An effective optical retail environment sends a clear accurate message to customers and patients about the quality, value and prices they can expect. Whether you are looking to improve your existing optical or opening a brand new one the key to effortless merchandising is to plan the right mix of display � xtures, props and light-ing before you start. In Part 1 you learned the principals and elements of eyewear display. Part 2 will uncover the proper use of POP (Point Of Purchase) materials and show you how to put it all together to create powerful visual merchandising in your of� ce.

ELEMENTS OF EYEWEAR PRESENTATION Rigid displays have frame holders that are equally spaced out on a panel or attached to an acrylic rod and cannot be moved. Frame boards and frame bars are the most common type of rigid frame display.Advantages: Frames stay neatly in place. It’s easy for patients to put frames back in place after try-on and easy for opticians to quickly � ll empty spots as frames are sold. They are low maintenance, minimal dust collectors and work best for low to moderate priced frames.Disadvantages: Dif� cult to highlight brands or call attention to special styles. They make high end frames look low end. Does not differentiate brand, quality or price. Flexible displays like shelves, tables and showcases provide space to “romance the frames” with. Use Point Of Purchase (POP) display props from vendors to show smaller groups of frames by brand or style. Advantages: Frames have higher perceived value and enhanced sales appeal because their individual style and brand gets noticed. Inventory levels can shrink and expand without tell-tale “empty spots.” Works best for moderate to high priced frames.Disadvantages: Takes more time to set up and maintain displays. Requires a variety of frame pedestals and hold-ers. Patients may not replace frames properly after try-on. Requires regular dusting and cleaning. Backgrounds -The best background colors for eyewear dis-play are white or a very light ivory (off-white). Dark colors and dark stained wood are poor choices as a background for most frames because they do not provide enough contrast


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Contact Lens News

1. SAFILENS launches Fusion Technology in EuropeThe ongoing process of internationalization continues at Sa� lens. In January at opti, the contact lens company launched its innovative Fusion Technology for the European market. Truly cutting edge, the patented technology grew out of in-depth research into the eye’s anatomy and mechanics with the aim to improve the wellbeing of contact lens wearers. Insuf� cient quantity and alteration of the tear � lm are the primary causes of diseases and discomfort during use of contact lenses. This situation is often the result of a reduction in the number of goblet cells, which then contributes to limited production of mucin. Thanks to their mucomimetic properties, natural substitutes for tear � lm help maintain and re-establish the pseudo-mucinic component of the tear � lm, relieving the most com-mon symptoms of Dry Eye. The extraordinary Fusion Technology is the result of these research efforts and consists in the incorporation of a copolymer made from tamarind-seed polysaccharides (TSP) and hyaluronic acid (HA): the two natural polymers most used in the treatment of the Dry Eye syndrome. As shown by physical-chemical tests, this synergy is able to boost the well-known properties of TSP and HA in their task of hydrating, lubricating and protecting the surface of the eye from mechanical stress caused by contact lenses and thus facilitate the re-growth of epithelial microvilli. The Fusion Technology line, which includes daily and weekly disposable contact lenses as well as an all-in-one solution, restores the physiological relationship between tear � lm and ocular surface, thus enhancing contact lens wearers’ quality of life.

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2. BNL SOL-utionsBNL EUROLENS has presented a new Polarized Gradient, SOL-utions Rx lens.CR39 Polarized semi-� nished lenses, called SOL-utions Rx, enable sunglass designers to cross the bridge from Plano to Prescription. The lenses create the opportunity to give Rx customers the same � lter available in Sunglasses. 100% Polarized, CR39 SOL-utions Rx are available in a variety of classic colours, Melanin and even in a fashionable Gradient prescription. With SOL-utions Rx, says the company, BNL delivers full colour freedom in Polar-Rx.

BRIOT/LUNEAU Technology www.briot.com

3. ADLENS Adlens®, the global leader in variable focus eyewear, is proud to announce that the company has reached the semi-� nals of the prestigious Edison Awards with its John Lennon™ Collection. The Edison Awards, named after American inventor and businessman Thomas Alva Edison, is a pres-tigious program lead by the non-pro� t organization Edison Universe, that globally recognizes and honours some of the most innovative new products, services and business leaders in order to cre-ate a positive impact in the world. Unique to the world of award programs, the Edison Awards™ are focused on the innovators as much as the innovations and symbolize the excellence personi� ed by Thomas Edison, while also strengthening the human drive for innovation and creativity. This com-petition is based on four important criteria: Concept, Value, Delivery and Impact.According to the Edison Awards Committee, The John Lennon™ Collection, based on Fluid-Injec-tion lens technology, perfectly satis� es all four criteria: originally designed for use in the developing worlds, the concept of Fluid-Injection lenses has undergone a major design upgrade in order to become conveniently marketable at a global level. As a result, The John Lennon™ Collection has be-come a fashion brand in this new category of vision correction, making a virtue of the round shape of the lens technology. Variable focus eyewear reduces time and costs associated with traditional lens laboratories, a particular advantage for developing countries. Through its Buy One Give One program, for every pair of Fluid-Injection glasses purchased the company donates a pair to someone in the developing world. Fluid-Injection technology could change the way healthcare is traditionally delivered, allowing universal access to instantly improved vision in all developing countries.Over the next weeks, a panel of judges will vote on which nominations should receive Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards. Winners will be announced during the 2013 Edison Awards event which takes place on 24/25th April in Chicago.

4. CARL ZEISS VISION SUNLENS /ZEISS SONARCarl Zeiss Vision Sunlens, the Division of Carl Zeiss Group, dedicated to the development and pro-duction of sun lenses, presents a new performing goggle for winter sports: ZEISS Sonar.Developed through wearing trials and laboratory test, this lens has been studied to improve vision on the snow, enhancing colour brightness and contours on the slopes, in all light conditions, even at high speed.Zeiss Sonar presents a speci� c spectral curve that still allows some blue light to reach the eye, enabling the wearer to read irregularities like bumps and hollows. Zeiss Sonar is one of the latest innovations in the snow goggle range, developed by Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens.


Non produciamo occhiali unici, particolari. Produciamo occhiali per persone uniche, particolari“.La nuova gamma – la nona gene-razione di montature SPD – vede l‘aumento del numero di opzio-ni di colori, con un’offerta non solo di trasparenti ma anche di colori a tinta unita, così come di decorazioni o brillantini. „Questa collezione è ricca di sorprese e contrasti“ spiega un portavoce della società, „esattamente come il clima del Circolo Polare Artico è ricco di contrasti e di magia“. Silhouette presenta Titan Minimal Art - The IconSilhouette ha lanciato la sua nuova serie Titan Minimal Art . The Icon, concepita per rappre-sentare il meglio che il marchio austriaco abbia da offrire. Il desi-gner Gerhard Fuchs ha preso i valori fondamentali di tutta la produzione di Silhouette e ne ha valorizzato il design con qualità che riflettono un atteggiamento energico verso la vita e la vivacità dei giovani abitanti delle città. Il risultato, dice la società, è un occhiale leggero e versatile, di accurata durabilità con un design pulito accattivante. Un nuovo mondo per i bimbiA OPTI, ic! berlin ha presentato una nuova collezione per bimbi, formata da modelli per ragazzi e ragazze, con nuovi divertenti dettagli, colori e buona durata apprezzabili da tutti i giovani por-tatori. Lanciata per la prima volta a Monaco, la collezione per gio-vanissimi comprende occhiali da vista e sole come i grandi occhi-ali retrò da aviatore, riprodotti in scala partendo dai modelli da adulto tipici del marchio tedesco La fiera di Monaco grande succes-so nel 2013Gli organizzatori di OPTI riferis-cono che a Monaco, quest’anno, sono arrivati oltre 23.200 profes-sionisti del settore provenienti da oltre 70 paesi, per scopri-

Italiano

COSA SUCCEDE IN EUROPANovità sugli occhiali e nuovi lanci per la primavera/estate…E&E glasses lancia una collabora-zione per gli occhiali da soleIl marchio E&E glasses ha lanciato una nuova collaborazione con la band femminile svedese Sahara Hotnights che domina il panorama musicale in Svezia. Gli occhiali da sole sono ispirati a donne forti come Sofia Loren e Marilyn Monroe. La linea interpreta il mood della west coast americana che incontra il sole di mezzanotte svedese. La collezione verrà pre-sentata nel marzo 2013.Gioielli per gli occhiLa società italiana produttrice di occhiali Pinoptik presenta la sua nuova linea da donna di monta-ture decorative, “Emozione”. La linea presenta modelli in metal-lo sapientemente fatti a mano, impreziositi da cristalli Swarovski per lucentezza ed eleganza. “Emozione”, dice la società, pro-pone l’eccellenza in termini di design, tecniche di lavorazione e comfort.www.pinoptik.itInface e l’eredità del design scandinavo Il team di progetto Inface si è dedicato alle varietà di materiale,

forma e colore per il 2013. Dodici nuove serie di montature oltre alla collezione di occhiali da sole per la nuova stagione sono state presentate in gennaio a OPTI. La collezione rispecchia i pensieri più profondi e un incontro rav-vicinato con la forte necessità di prendersi sempre più cura del pianeta e del prossimo. Il design è naturale e semplice, con colori, materiali e forme attentamente selezionati. Caratteristico della collezione è il modello IF 1161-62, un modello da uomo, in titanio in combinazioni di colori fashion tra il frontale in titanio e le aste in acetato esclusivo. I frontali sono resistenti e caratteristici come le montature in acetato. Inoltre, il titanio garantisce leggerezza e comfort.Il nuovo arrivato Adrian Marwitz si presenta a OPTIIl nuovo marchio Adrian Marwitz ha presentato la sua prima col-lezione a OPTI nel gennaio 2013. La società ha presentato una col-lezione, unica e senza tempo, di montature prodotte in Germania con i più elevati standard qualita-tivi. Secondo il fondatore Adrian Marwitz, la collezione simboleg-gia un’inconfondibile passione e la convinzione che gli occhiali siano oggetti di design alla moda. Con questa filosofia in mente, la collezione è stata creata in tita-nio e prodotta in Germania con la massima precisione. Con la consapevole decisione di produrre gli occhiali in Germania, Adrian Marwitz torna alle radici di una dinastia di occhiali iniziata dal nonno nel 1919. Ogni modello pre-senta una fascia luminosa sulle cerniere che evidenzia l’autentica “unicità” della montatura. Gli occhiali di questa collezione sono disponibili in quattro diversi colo-ri, ciascuno dei quali rappresenta uno dei principi del design: liber-tà, amore e una forte determina-zione a realizzare i sogni. Questa

collezione, la “Hip and Crazy Wildlife”, rispecchia le tendenze della giungla urbana e si sforza di creare nuovi impulsi dinamici di design.Blackfin per un nuovo corsoA Opti 2013, Blackfin by Pramaor Italian Titanium eyewear ha pre-sentato una collezione di occhiali da sole ad alto impatto, in cui i tratti distintivi del marchio, come i tratti essenziali e definiti delle montature e il ridotto spessore del titanio sono uniti ad una ricer-ca creativa che anticipa il nuovo corso del marchio. Il denominato-re comune dell’intera collezione è l’utilizzo del titanio e del beta-titanio, lavorato in Italia con le tecniche più avanzate ed innova-tive per garantire un prodotto dal design naturale e dall‘eleganza pura con eccellenti caratteristiche meccaniche. La leggerezza del materiale, le cerniere brevettate e gli innovativi terminali Swordfish – che permettono di cambiare la lunghezza originaria dell‘asta in tre semplici mosse, grazie al sistema di “rottura pre-pro-grammata”- forniscono un paio di occhiali da sole con una forte personalità e una linea perfetta. Per il 2013 Blackfin presenta lenti a specchio o oscurate, come nel modello BF679 Palm Bay che rein-terpreta la classica forma „cat-eye“ con contorni scolpiti: un effetto moderno per una monta-tura in titanio ultra femminile. Lo stesso procedimento è utilizzato per il modello maschile BF678 Pacific in cui le caratteristiche del frontale sono attenuate e il design è messo in evidenza da colorazioni blu, marroni o nere abbinate alle nuove lenti.Bellezza pura, forma aerodinamica Per il 2013 la svedese Polaris lancia una collezione incentrata sul design puro, pulito. La società dichiara „Gli occhiali sono prodot-ti con l’intenzione di adattarsi ai visi nella maniera più personale.

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Jewels for the eyesPinoptik, the Italian eyewear company, presents its new line of decorative frames for women, ‘Emozione’. The line features carefully crafted metal styles decorated with Swarovski crystals for shine and elegance. ‘Emozione’, says the company, proposes excellence in terms of design, crafting techniques and comfort. www.pinoptik.it

Eyewear news and launches coming for Spring/Summer…

E&E glasses launch sunglass collaboration Eyewear design label E&E glasses have launched a new collaboration with Swedish girl band, Sahara Hotnights which celebrates the music scene in Sweden. The sunglasses are inspired by strong women like Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe. The direction translates the mood of American west coast meeting the Swedish Midnight Sun. The collection will be released in March 2013.


comprendono l’eleganza classica del nero e l’elegante naturalezza del marrone scuro, come anche il bianco puro e l’arancione espres-sivo. Le icone del lusso MAYBACH sono presenti nei negozi di molti otti-ci convenzionati e gli esclusivi negozi Maybach che apriranno nel prossimo futuro aumenteran-no ulteriormente il riconoscimen-to del marchio a livello mondiale.www.maybach-luxury.com

PROFILO DEL MARCHIOOGI EYEWEAR: un marchio in cres-citaOGI Eyewear lancia Evo-Tec, una nuova collezione raffinata pen-sata per l‘uomo moderno. 20/20 EUROPE ha cercato di saperne di più sullo sviluppo dell‘azienda americana e ha intervistato Jospeph Tallier sul lancio della nuova collezione Evo-Tec a OPTI.Il marchio americano OGI illustra la propria identità centrale, la cosiddetta core identity, come la ridefinizione di lusso accessibile. Lanciato nel 1997, il marchio è cresciuto rapidamente da piccola startup del Midwest americano a marchio di lusso a livello mondia-le, guidato dal designer e impren-ditore David Spencer.Oggi, la società è orgogliosa di offrire due marchi diversi, OGI e Seraphin, entrambi in rapido

re i nuovi prodotti e le ultime tendenze, per assistere ai num-erosi lanci e alle presentazio-ni. Il numero degli espositori è cresciuto ancora rispetto all’anno precedente, come la gamma di paesi di provenienza. “OPTI sta diventando sempre più importan-te a livello internazionale,” ha dichiarato Dieter Dohr, CEO e pre-sidente di GHM (Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH). “Sempre più aziende vedono l’evento di Monaco come un’opportunità per ampliare la loro base di clien-tela internazionale. Ovviamente anche gli ottici hanno beneficiato di questo, perché maggiore è la selezione di prodotti offerta, maggiore è la scelta per mettere insieme la propria gamma”. I pro-fessionisti del settore provenienti da oltre 70 paesi sono stati col-piti dalle ampie gamme che i 491 espositori hanno presentato nei quattro padiglioni affollati.

IN DETTAGLIOMAYBACH Eyewear Icone del lussoMarchio automobilistico di fascia alta, MAYBACH ha rappresentato per decenni le più esigenti richie-ste di qualità e lusso. La collezio-ne di occhiali del marchio, prodot-ta su licenza specialisti tedeschi di occhiali di lusso IVKO, incarna

questo spirito proponendo mate-riali altamente selezionati abbina-ti al meglio dell’artigianato e del design tedesco. 20/20 EUROPE ha chiesto a Jutta Kahlbetzer, CEO di IVKO GmbH, di parlare della colle-zione e di come è stata accolta a livello mondiale.Da quanto tempo producete gli occhiali MAYBACH e cosa com-prende la collezione oggi?L’accordo di licenza tra MAYBACH e IVKO GmbH è iniziato nel gen-naio 2010 e la prima collezione è stata lanciata subito dopo il SILMO dello stesso anno. La col-lezione oggi è progettata per uomini e donne e comprende un certo numero di modelli unisex. Ogni montatura MAYBACH è fatta a mano nel nostro laboratorio in Germania. Le montature sono prodotte e ispezionate minuzio-samente utilizzando le tradizio-nali tecniche di produzione delle montature, basate sull’esperienza decennale che IVKO ha acquisito nel corso del tempo, e il risultato è un prodotto perfetto.Quali sono i tipi di materiali usati per la collezione?La collezione presenta un design molto elegante, dalla linea raf-finata. Utilizziamo i materiali di lusso più esclusivi, tra i quali il corno naturale, legni pregiati, fibra di carbonio, pelle e tita-nio. Usiamo anche oro massiccio bianco, giallo e rosa 18 carati e, in alcune montature, diamanti naturali. Usiamo anche la vernice da legno. La collezione non è stata creata per seguire le tendenze della moda, ma per permettere a ciascuno di sentirsi bene in ogni momento. Ha un appeal interna-zionale molto forte.Quali tipi di lenti usate?Tutti gli occhiali da sole della collezione montano speciali lenti Carl Zeiss, che non solo offrono il 100% di protezione dai raggi UV, ma rispecchiano anche la tecnolo-

gia più avanzata con rivestimenti modernissimi, così come la pola-rizzazione che migliora la capacità visiva in condizioni di luce forte.Per favore, potrebbe accennarci i det-tagli più importanti delle montature?Una delle caratteristiche più ele-ganti è introdotta nella forma di contorni in argento o oro nelle aste. Il sottile bordo di uno strato di metallo incastonato in legno esclusivo forma raffinate linee colorate in argento o in oro. Questo accattivante contor-no è ulteriormente sottolineato dall’unione con materiali di alta classe come la fibra di carbonio o il legno bianco laccato. Esempi di queste aste si possono vedere nel modello della nostra montatura The Monarch I G-WP-Z02.Quali sono al momento i mercati chiave della collezione?Vendiamo in 38 paesi nel mondo. Abbiamo un enorme successo, poiché questa è una collezione di alto livello, in mercati come il Medio Oriente, Cina, Russia, Stati Uniti, così come in diverse nazioni europee tra cui la Germania, la Francia, il Regno Unito, la Svizzera, l’Italia, ecc. Le montature vendute in Europa costano tra i 1.400 e i 2.500 euro; abbiamo anche alcuni modelli esclusivi che superano i 38.000 euro e includono oro mas-siccio 18K con intarsi di diamanti. Su richiesta, aste in singoli colori e soprattutto in corno possono esse-re abbinati all’oro per un risultato estremamente singolare e bello.MAYBACH produce anche altre linee, potrebbe fornirci i dettagli? Il marchio è esteso ad altri acces-sori, tra i quali la pelletteria e la selleria, il cui lancio è avvento in gennaio durante un evento speciale a Monaco. Borse, tra-colle, borse da ufficio e portafo-gli sono solo alcuni degli articoli di MAYBACH oggi disponibili. La Leather Goods Collection, una col-lezione di pelletteria, si presenta in quattro varianti di colore, che

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How long have you been produc-ing MAYBACH Eyewear and what does the collection include today?The licence between MAYBACH and IVKO GmbH started in Janu-ary 2010 and the first collection launched soon after at SILMO in the same year. The collection today is designed for men and women and we include a num-ber of unisex styles. Each MAY-BACH frame is made by hand in our workshop in Germany. The frames are painstakingly created and inspected using traditional frame-making tech-niques, based on the decades of experience IVKO has built over time, resulting in a perfect product.

Explain the types of materials found in the collection.The collection features a very sleek, refined clean design. We use the most select luxury ma-terials including natural horn, fine woods, carbon fibre, leath-er and titanium. We also feature 18 carat solid white, yellow and rose gold, and in some frames,

MAYBACH Eyewear:

High-end automobile

brand, MAYBACH has

for decades symbolised

the most exacting

demands on quality

and luxury. The label’s

eyewear collection,

licensed to the German

luxury eyewear

specialists IVKO,

embodies this spirit

by proposing highly

selective materials

combined with the best

of German handcrafting

and design. 20/20

EUROPE asked Jutta

Kahlbetzer, CEO, IVKO

GmbH to talk about the

collection and how it

is being received at a

global level.

natural diamonds. We also fea-ture piano varnish.The collection has been created, not to follow fashion trends but to allow any one at any time to look good in it. It has very strong international appeal.

What kind of lenses are featured?All the sunglasses in the collec-tion use special Carl Zeiss lens-

es, which not only offer 100% UV protection but also reflect the lat-est technology with state-of-the-art lens coatings, as well as po-larization which improves vision in strong light conditions.

Please refer to the most out-standing details of the frames.One of the most elegant high-lights is introduced in the form

Jutta Kahlbetzer and Wolfgang Thelen

Icons of Luxury


DESIGNER PROFILE

OGI Eyewear launches

Evo-Tec, a new sophisticated

eyewear collection for the modern

man. 20/20 EUROPE found out

more about the developments at the

label and spoke to Joseph Tallier

on the launch of the new Evo-Tec

collection at OPTI.

OGI EYEWEAR:a brand on the rise


varietà di idee per i consumatori che seguono le tendenze. Consapevoli della crescente necessità di produrre modelli individuali pieni di energia ed idee, ognuna di queste collezioni ha diverse direzioni in termini di ten-denze e stile così che ci possa essere qualcosa che piace anche al cliente più attento all’ultima moda.Eco eleganzaModo ha introdotto un’aggiunta unica alla collezione del suo mar-chio ecologico ECO BORN BIOBASED. Questa nuova linea è composta da sei modelli creati con materiali di origine vegetale. La collezione è rea-lizzata con il 63% di materiali prove-nienti da fonti rinnovabili e ha rice-vuto la certificazione da parte dello USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). La nuova collezione continua a sostenere le tre iniziative principali di eco 2.0, che sono „Look good, feel good, do good“. Eco Born Biobased è elegante e i modelli sono leggeri e presentano colori classici e sfumature vivaci. Gli astucci sono realizzati in materiali riciclati, in linea con la filosofia del marchio.Tendenza al tartarugatoFirecrest di Actman+Mico ha una forma rettangolare di classe che mostra l’attuale tendenza ad usare due tonalità di acetato, con il frontale come il classico motivo tartarugato e cristallo tono su tono. Actman+Mico è una linea dell‘azienda inglese Optoplast Actman Eyewear Company. Disegnata da Andrew Actman e Janice Mico, la gamma punta ad essere fantastica e speciale, ideata per chi desidera essere notato per la montatura, e combina un’innovativa fusione di materiali di qualità, colori e finiture.Vivaci anni ’60Gli anni ’60 sono di nuovo in voga, con le forme sinuose e vivaci colori pop sempre più ricercati. Il modello AR21257593 è un esempio di uno dei modelli di occhiali da sole della collezione donna Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. Composto da due tonalità di acetato – qui raffigurata la versione Havana e viola, il modello ha un design retrò easy-to-wear e un ori-entamento Sixties style. Le collezioni sole e vista della stilista spagnola Agatha Ruiz de la Prada sono prodot-ti da Optim.

La nuova linea Evo-Tec ha già sus-citato una formidabile accoglienza negli Stati Uniti, e siamo molto elettrizzati da questo lancio in Europa, con ulteriore celebrazione al prossimo MIDO.”La bellezza della linea Evo-Tec di OGI consiste nella semplicità e allo stesso tempo nel livello di innovazione che abbiamo raggiun-to. „Il materiale era disponibile, ma nessun altro è stato capace di colorarlo così. Realizzando il prodotto in Giappone, siamo stati in grado di creare una cerniera molto raffina-ta e abbiamo fatto eccellenti pro-gressi nel produrre questi colori. Questo è veramente rivoluziona-rio,” spiega Tallier.“La nostra ossessione è fare le cose sempre meglio“, riassume Tallier alla fine della nostra intervista. „E’ questo il motivo del nostro successo, e credo che ci sia un potenziale ancora poco sfruttato in quest‘area, come dimostra il nostro grande succes-so in Nord America.”www.ogieyewear.com

TENDENZEMeraviglie a prezzi accessibili State cercando modelli di tendenza a prezzi accessibili? 20/20 EUROPE è andata alla ricerca di alcune delle collezioni „must“ diffuse di recente nel mondo della moda.La particolarità della moda ha otte-nuto riconoscimento su tutta la linea per la prossima stagione. Dai dettagli stile art déco ai materiali di tenden-za con colorazioni speciali, le colle-zioni di prezzo medio offrono una

sviluppo. “Uno degli aspetti da cui siamo ossessionati è la qua-lità. Quindi è tutta questione di capacità, qualità e valore. Le nostre montature devono essere estremamente eleganti, perché sappiamo quanto bene si venda-no” spiega Tallier.Secondo Tallier, negli ultimi cin-que anni il marchio OGI ha subìto veri raffinamenti di stile. „E ora siamo orgogliosi di avere un nuovo punto di partenza per il marchio, con il lancio di Evo-Tec. Abbiamo la sensazione che il segmento maschile sia spesso trascurato dal mercato. Quindi, nel 2013 ci con-centreremo sull‘eyewear maschile cominciando proprio con la nuova collezione Evo – Tec.Grazie all‘eccezionale design, a un nuovo materiale leggero, a dettagli come i naselli regolabi-li e la resistenza unita ad una leggerezza unica, i modelli della collezione Evo – Tec offrono una portabilità su misura, adatta ad un ampia varietà di clienti. Siamo sicuri che l‘uomo moderno acco-glierà con entusiasmo la collezio-ne Evo-Tec, e che questa diven-terà un punto di riferimento per lo stile maschile, settore fino ad ora trascurato.“ “Questo materiale innovativo offre a chi indossa i modelli Evo-Tec un’esperienza davvero unica e futuristica.“La nuova collezione di terza generazione è formata da cinque modelli, ognuno disponibile in 4 differenti combinazioni di colore. Destinati ad adolescenti o adulti di tendenza, le montature sono in monel, titanio, acetato italia-no con cerniere elastiche OBE. Presentata in astucci rigidi neri a forma di conchiglia rivestiti in velluto stropicciato sgargiante, la linea è adattissima per offrire la vera raffinatezza moderna. “OGI in Europa ha generalmente avuto un feedback straordinario e dobbiamo portare il messag-gio ancora più lontano. Stiamo crescendo, e abbiamo importanti sviluppi futuri nell‘area; proget-tiamo di impegnarci ulteriormente aprendo dei nostri uffici in Europa entro il 2014.

Le meraviglie delle donneLa nuova collezione Vogue Eyewear, elegante e dinamica, propone tre linee per tre diversi tipi di donna. Dallo stile fashionable e ironico di In Vogue, linea pensata per donne sem-pre curiose delle ultime novità moda, al gusto contemporaneo e sofisticato di Casual Chic, linea rivolta a giovani donne che seguono una moda origi-nale, moderna e versatile, alle linee classiche, raffinate ed essenziali di Timeless, linea pensata per donne che si identificano in uno stile ele-gante e femminile, ricco di dettagli raffinati e originali. Per la ragazza che vuole un “look casual”, il modello VO3827 S ha una montatura oversize, glamour, impreziosita con stampaggio ad iniezione e smalto colorato.Ritorno alle proprie radiciModo con la nuova collezione P/E 2013 torna alle proprie radici, aggiun-gendo modelli alle sue linee in aceta-to e titanio e presentando anche una nuova serie di montature in acetato levigato innovativo, linee in titanio ultra sottili e due pezzi vintage. I modelli di MODO sono conosciuti per la loro incredibile attenzione al det-taglio e alla qualità superiore. Ogni pezzo è realizzato a mano e rifinito in Giappone, come afferma la società.cK per una facile eleganza vintageLa collezione cK Calvin Klein by Marchon comprende modelli classici reinventati per creare una linea di occhiali audace e giovanile ma anche sofisticata. Le forme vintage e classi-che sono modernizzate e rese fashion per soddisfare le esigenze di un soggetto eccezionalmente alla moda.Preppy DenimIl gruppo Tommy Hilfiger ha pre-sentato la nuova linea di occhiali da sole „Preppy Denim” per la collezione P/E 2013. La forma uni-sex si ispira allo spirito „classic American cool“ di Tommy Hilfiger, interpretato con un twist moderno e preppy. Il modello, dalla forma iconica e squadrata personalizza-ta sulle aste dall‘inconfondibile flag „Tommy Hilfiger“, è disponibi-le in una gamma di colorazioni tra cui il blue trasparente/bianco con denim blue e lenti marrone. La collezione ha un look preppy, gio-vane e senza tempo ed è prodotta dal Gruppo Safilo.

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Fashion detailing has come into its own across the board for the season

ahead. From deco style details to trendy materials with special coloura-

tions, the mid-priced collections are offering a variety of ideas for trend-

oriented consumers.

Realising that there is a growing need to produce individual designs with

plenty of energy and design content, each of these collections has a differ-

ent direction in terms of trends and style so there is something to please

even the most fashion-conscious customer.

Looking for fashion-forward designs that

are easy on the wallet? 20/20 EUROPE went

in search of some must-see collections with

an up-to-the-minute take on fashion.

AffordableWonders

Eco elegance

Modo has introduced a unique addition to its eco brand ECO BORN BIOBASED

collection. This new line consists of six styles made from plant-based materials.

The collection has been certified by the USDA as being made of 63% biobased

materials. The new collection continues to support the three main initiatives of

eco 2.0, which are “Look good, feel good, do good.” Eco Born Biobased is styl-

ish and the styles are lightweight and brightly coloured. Packaging is made from

recycled materials, in keeping with the overall philosophy of the brand.


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Belgium B 32

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Spain+Canary Islands E 34

Sweden S 46

Switzerland CH 41

The Netherlands NL 31

Turkey TR 90

Ukraine UA 38

United Kingdom UK 44

As a service to its readers, 20/20 EUROPE provides the complete telephone and fax numbers of European manufacturers, importers and distributors (as supplied by these companies). Each listing is in alphabetical order by country code. Whilst every care is taken to ensure that data in this Directory is accurate, the Publishers cannot accept and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence accident or any other cause.

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Area98 cover 1, 85

Borsalino 89

Eschenbach cover 2

Ic! berlin 14-15

Intercast 99

Ivko 19

Safilens 103

Safilo 3

Silmo 91

Vision Expo East 32

Zilli 7

Kenmark Group 11

Modo 5

Ogi Eyewear 9, 73

Opal 13

PPG 97

Polaris 1

Pramaor 77

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ADLENS LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

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fax: n. +44 1865 980 420

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AREA98 SRL

Italy

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France

Ph +33 (0)4 50 48 02 80

Fax +33 (0)4 50 48 03 33

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BRANDS O.I.

Italy

Tel +39 0438 403399

Fax +39 0438 491025

[email protected]

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ELCE

France

Tel. +33 3 84 42 43 01

Fax +33 3 84 42 42 77

[email protected]

www.elce.com

ESCHENBACH OPTIK GMBH

Germany

Ph: +49 911 3600-0

Fax: +49 911 3600-358

[email protected]

www.eschenbach-optik.de

HILTON INTERNATIONAL EYEWEAR LTD

UK

Phone: +44 20 8451 7800

Fax: +44 20 8451 6357

[email protected]

www.hilton-eyewear.com

IC! BERLIN BRILLEN GMBH

Germany

Tel +49 30 41 71 77-76

Fax +49 30 41 71 77-11

[email protected]

www.ic-berlin.de

INTERCAST EUROPE S.p.A.

Italy

Tel 39 0521 607555

Fax 39 0521 607916

[email protected]

www.nxt-vision.com

INTERNATIONAL VISION EXPO USA

www.visionexpoeast.com

IVKO GMBK

Germany

Tel +49 2656 952620

Fax +49 2656 9526299

[email protected]

www.ivko.de

www.natural-eyewear.com

www.maybach-eyewear.com

KENMARK GROUP

USA

Tel +502.266.8966

Fax +502.267.4486

Distributors’ list on request

L.G.R. SRL

Italy

Tel +39 0643413879

Fax +39 0683605553

[email protected]

www.lgr-sunglasses.com

MODO EYEWEAR

Italy

Tel +39 02 4399 8986

Fax +39 02 4398 3908

[email protected]

www.modo.com

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MONDOTTICA

United Kingdom

Tel: 44 1159 677 912

Fax: 44 1159 677 179

[email protected]

www.mondottica.com

NL Mondottica Nederlands BV

Tel: 0031 172 497 449

Fax: 0031 172 501 526

FR Mondottica France

Tel: 33 1 45 62 24 94

Fax: 33 1 45 63 31 25

OGI EYEWEAR

USA

Tel 1 7635921493

Fax 1 7635373933

[email protected]

www.ogiframes.com

Italy

Tel 390248712569

Germany

Tel 49.8024.9917.40

Fax: 49.8024.9917.44

Israel

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Fax: 97.23.960.1996

New Zealand

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Fax: 64.9.532.9306

Switzerland

Tel 41227315519

Fax 41227387204

The Netherlands

Tel 0031 493 399964

Fax 0031 493 322458

OKO EYEWEAR GROUP

FRANCE

+33 1 45 15 27 27

+33 1 45 15 27 25

[email protected]

www.lescreateursdelunettes.fr

OPAL

France

Tel +33 47 26 98 450

Fax +33 47 26 98 451

[email protected]

www.opal.fr

POLARIS EYEWEAR

Sweden

Tel +46 92175560

Fax +46 92173400

[email protected]

www.polariseyewear.com

PPG Optical Materials

USA

Tel 1 724 325 5915

www.cr39casters.com

www.ppgtrivex.com

European Office

Contact Fréderic LeFranc

Tel 33 1 4698 8138

Fax 33 1 4698 8263

[email protected]

PRAMAOR

Italy

Tel +39 0437 660 523

Fax +39 0437 733 115

[email protected]

www.pramaor.com

SAFILENS S.r.l.

Italy

Tel 39 0421 272616

Fax 39 0421 770614

[email protected]

www.safilens.com

SAFILO

Italy

Tel 39 049 6985111

Fax +39 049 6985360

www.safilo.com

SILMO - Paris

France

Tel +33 1 43 46 27 60

Fax +33 1 43 46 27 62

[email protected]

www.silmoparis.com

ZILLI Eyewear

France

Tel +33 4 72 19 21 04

Fax +33 4 72 19 19 99

[email protected]

www.zilli.fr

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