Japan-born designer Gow Tanaka has established TANAKA Eyewear in an East London atelier, producing frames from Richlite compressed paper composite. The brand employs a single-author model where one maker handles each frame from cut to fitting, limiting production to approximately 48 units annually. Two initial silhouettes, Type-I and Type-RO, are offered through the permanent Black Archive line and the numbered Patina made-to-measure collection, which is capped at 150 examples per design. The material is designed to age, developing patina rather than remaining pristine, with oil and wax finishes replacing sealed coatings. Each piece includes serialisation tied to the owner, a five-year warranty, and kintsugi-informed repair options that preserve damage as part of the object’s history.
Belgian eyewear brand HOET announced the H8 and F8, two new 3D-printed titanium designs featuring exaggerated architectural structures. The frames are scheduled for retail availability through HOET retailers starting November 2, 2026, following their international debut at SILMO Paris from September 25 to 28, 2026. Each model offers three lens sizes and finishes in Natural, Black, or Copper, functioning as both optical frames and sunglasses while maintaining lightweight properties. HOET describes the collection as a reaction against uniformity in contemporary eyewear, utilizing additive manufacturing to create forms difficult to achieve with traditional methods. The campaign was photographed by MITSLEEN in Bruges.
Rigards will reveal the RG1081AGSE, a rimless sunglass from its Gem & RareCraft series, at SILMO Paris starting Friday. This handcrafted frame marks the brand’s 15th anniversary in autumn 2026 and is nominated for a Silmo D’Or in the “Craftsmanship & Know-How” category. Constructed entirely from a proprietary recycled 925 sterling silver alloy, the design features natural diamonds on the bridge and colored gems on the arms, each haloed by hand-engraving. The elastic alloy allows for slim temples that reduce bulk while maintaining strength, resulting in a total weight of 19.5g with lenses. The material is sourced from remnants gathered from master jewellers’ benches, emphasizing circular production without loss of purity or quality.
MOREL presented an expanded collection for its Jean Nouvel collaboration at SILMO, introducing two new silhouettes in 2026. The release features a low, narrow rectangular frame designed for younger audiences, available in acetate and titanium with neutral tones. The titanium version includes comfort pads, while the acetate offers visual depth; both support optical or sun lenses. Additionally, the line introduced its first distinctly feminine concept, reinterpreting the signature circle on a larger, more expressive scale while maintaining architectural discipline. This lightweight frame retains the collaboration’s core geometry but shifts proportions to create an ultra-feminine character. The expansion maintains the original design philosophy of radical simplicity and precision, extending the geometric vocabulary beyond the previous six years of circular-focused designs.
Eight eyewear and optical products were announced this September. l.a.Eyeworks released a limited-edition Button frame in Yello, restricted to 100 numbered titanium units with proceeds benefiting the Gai Gherardi Fellowship. Garrett Leight introduced its 2026 Summer Capsule featuring two new sun styles and four exclusive acetate colors. Eschenbach Optik of America launched the Magno DIGITAL handheld video magnifier for low-vision patients. Marcolin debuted the Timberland Iconic Capsule, available exclusively in the U.S., incorporating genuine leather accents. CARROT unveiled an Analytics Dashboard for practice management. LA-PA presented its inaugural handcrafted eyewear collection inspired by Los Angeles architecture. Ferilli Eyewear introduced the Spinae style using prickly pear cactus fiber, while Plume Paris showcased the Delaware frame combining graphic patterning and architectural design.
Family-owned The McGee Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 by offering independent eye care professionals a portfolio of distinctive eyewear brands, many featuring give-back missions. The collection ranges from feminine statement pieces to rugged, outdoor-inspired styles. Notable items include the Vera Bradley Evelina frame, part of the Foundation for Breast Cancer collection, which supports research funded by more than $43 million raised to date. Other highlighted models are Badgley Mischka’s Marleen and Piera, Mr Turk’s Kirk, Trina Turk’s Caron and Bacall, Jessica Lauren’s Unwavering, and Mossy Oak’s Castlewood, Cherry Creek, and El Dorado frames. MSRP prices for these specific models range from $128 to $300.
Francis de Lara, described as the world’s first fine jewellery-eyewear house, has introduced premium eyewear crafted from precious metals and gemstones. Each piece requires 250 to 750 hours of hand production. The debut collection, ‘Ribbons and Serpents,’ features materials including 24-karat gold, sterling silver, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, amethysts, garnets, tourmaline, kunzite, and ebony accents, all ethically sourced. Styles are limited to editions of 12, ensuring unique stone and metal combinations. The brand also offers a more affordable diffusion line, FDL Editions, which are hand-finished. New Autumn/Winter models include ‘Arum,’ made with surgical stainless steel and responsibly-sourced gems, and ‘Snake Eyes,’ featuring gold-plated titanium and acetate with natural sapphires.
Eyewear designer Emmanuel Andrivet presented the ANDRIVET collection for the first time at MIDO 2026, featuring advanced 3D-printed titanium frames with precious finishes and lightweight polyamide designs. Inspired by nature, Art Nouveau, and Gaudí’s architecture, the limited-edition models include the titanium Chrysope and polyamide Duke and Flow. Each frame incorporates Redtenbacher Ypsilon hinges and Zeiss lenses. The eyewear is printed in Europe and assembled in Spain. Andrivet, who has over 30 years of experience in 3D design, previously collaborated with brands such as Cartier, Boucheron, and Yohji Yamamoto Eyewear.
PVH Corp.'s Tommy Hilfiger unveiled the MR HILFIGER 01 optical frame, a premium style personally co-designed by Mr. Tommy Hilfiger and inspired by eyewear he wears himself. The Wellington-shaped frame features softly rounded lenses, bold acetate volumes, and signature details including an enamel Flag logo and asymmetric laminated stripes on the left temple tip. Manufactured by Safilo Group under license, the frame was showcased at the brand’s Spring 2027 runway show during New York Fashion Week. It is currently available on tommy.com, in TOMMY HILFIGER stores, and selected eyewear retailers worldwide.
French eyewear label Caroline Abram has unveiled its new Starlight collection. The line features frames carved from single blocks of acetate, utilizing sculptural techniques such as faceting and notching to create structured volumes and pronounced reliefs that shift in perception with light and movement. The design vocabulary emphasizes generous proportions while maintaining a sense of tension through rhythmic shaping. The collection includes bold, expressive masks alongside softer styles intended for finer faces, aiming to balance contrast without adding weight. Caroline Abram describes the series as rooted in individuality and unapologetic femininity, distinguishing it from current aesthetic trends by focusing on singularity, colour, and dimension rather than conformity.
IKOSS Eyewear has received the 2026 Red Dot Design Concept Award for its new modular eyewear system. The design features a patented concentric-circle frame architecture that eliminates traditional hinges and screws, allowing front frames and temples to be exchanged in three seconds without tools. Manufactured from stainless steel with ±0.01 mm precision, the system has passed over 100,000 test cycles and is now in serial production, compliant with EN ISO 12870. IKOSS states this modularity extends product lifecycles and reduces repair costs by up to 70%. The platform also includes open interfaces for future AR applications and smart modules, aiming to offer distinctive products for the premium eyewear market.
Xreal announced its Aura Android XR glasses start at $1,279 for reservation holders in the US, Canada, Japan, and South Korea. The optical see-through device features 12GB memory, a 70-degree field of view, and Bose audio, with broader ordering expected soon and shipments beginning this year. Separately, records show Sony transferred 43 U.S. patent properties related to virtual, augmented, and mixed reality headsets to Meta between June and September 2026. This follows a December 2025 agreement covering an expected 419 global patents. Neither company issued statements on the transaction, and reporting does not confirm changes to PlayStation VR2 support. Additionally, Norway proposed temporary restrictions on camera-equipped smart glasses in public settings, though these measures have not yet become law.
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, XREAL announced a strategic partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and unveiled the ROG XREAL R1 AR Gaming Glasses. Described as the world’s first 240Hz micro-OLED FHD (1920 x 1080) gaming glasses, the R1 features an exclusive ROG Control Dock for connectivity with PCs and consoles via DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0. The device weighs 91 grams and offers a 57° field of view, 3DoF spatial anchoring, electrochromic tinting, and Sound by Bose audio. Powered by XREAL’s X1 chip and patented X-Prism Optical Engine, it delivers a 171-inch virtual screen experience with 3ms motion-to-photon latency. The glasses are expected to ship globally in the first half of 2026.
Editorial relevance: The launch of specialized AR gaming glasses by a major hardware partnership expands the addressable market for smart eyewear beyond general consumer use, potentially driving higher-value accessory sales in e-commerce channels.
Silhouette, the Austrian rimless eyewear leader, announced an evolution of its iconic Titan Minimal Art collection. The update features a more delicate nasal bridge, sharper overall silhouette, and bolder proportions while maintaining exceptional lightness. New metallic finishes include Astral Gold, Aurora Rosegold, and Starlight Rhodium in polished and matte options, complemented by subtle gradients in Mint, Pink, and Blue. Roland Keplinger, Director of Design, stated the goal was to evolve the 1999 icon without losing its essence. The collection integrates frames and lenses designed at the Silhouette Lens Lab in Linz under the Complete Eyewear philosophy.
On July 19, 2023, Banuba released an update to its virtual makeup try-on platform, TINT. The new version expands the range of items available for trying on beyond makeup to include headwear, rings, necklaces, scarves, bracelets/watches, and sunglasses/eyeglasses. This addition targets specialized jewelry and eyewear brands as well as retailers with diverse product lines. Future updates are planned to add colored contacts and hair dyes. The release also introduces a gift selection feature allowing users to upload a photo of a recipient. An inbuilt recommendations AI analyzes the image to suggest fitting makeup products, aiming to reduce staff dependency and improve customer convenience during gift purchases.
Banuba released Face AR SDK version 1.13.0 on May 3, 2024, introducing features aimed at improving eyewear try-on accuracy and expanding virtual makeup capabilities. The update includes pupillary distance measurement, which functions in real-time and post-processing to help select fitting sizes for eyewear products. A new biometric match feature allows the SDK to compare two faces for authentication or similarity assessments. Additionally, the release expands prefab support to include nails, nail textures, and colored contacts. The SDK now supports GLTF 2.0 standard extensions, including Draco compression and alternative PBR material methods, enhancing the realism of AR items like virtual makeup.
Banuba released an update to the TINT virtual try-on plugin for Shopify on January 21, 2026. The primary addition is automated AI makeup digitization, which extracts product data directly from merchant catalogs, replacing manual entry or bulk CSV uploads. This feature supports cosmetics, eyewear, and hair dyes. Currently exclusive to the Shopify plugin, Banuba plans to extend this functionality to its standalone version and Tiendanube plugin in the future. The update also introduces a guided onboarding flow for new users to simplify setup and enables merchants to independently tune individual colors within makeup palettes, aiming to speed up inventory management.
Banuba released an updated version of its TINT platform on June 3, 2026, introducing simplified AI eyewear digitization for its Shopify virtual try-on plugin. The new feature allows store owners to generate complete 3D models from just one or two photos of glasses or sunglasses, followed by manual size and fit adjustments. Additionally, the update includes a streamlined onboarding flow designed for non-technical users and expands supported product categories to include contact lenses, bringing the total to six (makeup, eyewear, contact lenses, hair dye, headwear, jewelry). These changes aim to make setting up virtual try-on faster and more convenient for merchants.
EssilorLuxottica introduced Nuance Audio Plus, the second generation of its hearing glasses, at an international event in Milan in late September. Designed for individuals with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, the device integrates open-ear hearing technology into eyeglass frames alongside vision correction. According to the manufacturer, the new model offers increased amplification compared to the first generation, improved battery life, and clearer speech perception in noisy environments. When paired with an iPhone running iOS 16 or later, users can answer and end calls by double-tapping the frame. The collection will be presented at Booth 300 during the 70th EUHA International Congress in Hannover from October 14 to 16.
Synsam Group has launched Isak V™, a new eyewear brand designed and manufactured in Sweden at its Production and Innovation Center in Frösön. This release marks a step in Synsam’s strategy to reshore production from Asia, with annual output expected to exceed 250,000 frames by 2028, up from approximately 100,000 in 2025. The Isak V collection comprises 14 ophthalmic acetate frames and three sunglasses featuring modern Scandinavian design, combining acetate fronts with metal temples. Priced at a recommended retail price of SEK 1,750, the collection will be available in all Synsam stores across the Nordic region starting February 12, 2026. CEO Håkan Lundstedt stated that consolidating design and production locally strengthens competitiveness and reduces dependency on global supply chains.
Editorial relevance: The launch of Isak V highlights Synsam's strategic reshoring of eyewear production to Sweden, aiming to strengthen supply chain control and local manufacturing capabilities.
Synsam Group has launched Alicia Lind, a new eyewear brand designed and manufactured at its Production and Innovation Center in Frösön, Sweden. This initiative supports the company's strategy to reshore production and enhance supply chain resilience. The collection includes 14 ophthalmic acetate frames and six sunglasses, targeting modern women with high-quality designs at an attractive price point. Recommended prices are SEK 2,500 for eyeglasses and SEK 1,500 for sunglasses. The brand will be available in all Synsam stores across the Nordics starting March 12, 2026. Synsam reported producing approximately 100,000 frames in 2025, with plans to double capacity to around 200,000 frames in 2026.
Synsam Group launched Alicia Lind™, a new eyewear brand designed and manufactured at its Production and Innovation Center in Frösön, Jämtland. The collection includes 14 ophthalmic acetate frames and six sunglasses, available in all Synsam stores across the Nordics starting March 12, 2026. Recommended prices are SEK 2,500 for eyeglasses and SEK 1,500 for sunglasses. This launch supports Synsam’s strategy to reshore production and increase value chain control. The Frösön factory, inaugurated in 2022, produced approximately 100,000 frames in 2025, with plans to double output to roughly 200,000 frames in 2026. CEO Håkan Lundstedt stated that local production aims to improve flexibility, reduce supply chain risks, and strengthen margins over time.
On October 4, 2023, Mister Spex announced the launch of EyeD, its first own-brand custom collection of 3D-printed eyewear. The service utilizes in-house facial scanning technology via tablets in-store to measure parameters such as nose bridge width and temple length, ensuring a personalized fit. Customers can currently choose from six models and seven colors. The glasses are made from high-quality polyamide using a resource-saving process, with production taking three to four weeks. Initially, EyeD is available for order in 37 Mister Spex stores across Germany and Austria at a price of 249 euros plus lenses.
Editorial relevance: Mister Spex's introduction of a custom 3D-printed eyewear line demonstrates the integration of in-store digital scanning technology with physical retail to enhance fit and comfort.
On August 26, 2024, Mister Spex SE launched “Mister Spex MOOVE,” a new private label collection targeting the growing sports eyewear market. The range includes seven models—three prescription glasses and four sunglasses—and two accessory models, each available in three color variants. Key features include patented Wing designs for secure fits, flexible wire temples, and high-tech lenses offering UV protection. Developed with resource-efficient injection molding, the collection aims to enhance brand positioning in premium segments and reach new customer groups. Europe currently holds approximately 32% of the global sports eyewear market share. The products are available online and in selected Mister Spex stores.
On September 2, 2024, Mister Spex SE announced the addition of the Jacquemus sunglasses collection to its premium portfolio. The new assortment is available online and in select physical stores across Europe. The collection comprises ten models crafted from high-quality acetate, featuring bold designs, a color palette ranging from black to vibrant yellows and blues, and gold accents with the iconic logo. All frames provide 100% UV protection. This expansion aims to strengthen Mister Spex’s position in the premium segment and support profitability goals. Stephan Schulz-Gohritz, Chairman of the Management Board and CFO, stated the move aligns with their vision to offer customers access to coveted global brands.
On September 10, 2024, Mister Spex SE launched SpexPro, a new premium private label lens brand developed in Germany. The lenses offer custom-made prescriptions with high-quality coatings for clarity, sharpness, comfort, protection, and durability. Available online and in all Mister Spex stores, the launch aims to increase revenue share within the prescription eyewear segment and enhance profitability. Stephan Schulz-Gohritz, Chairman of the Management Board and CFO, stated that SpexPro marks a milestone in strengthening the premium private label segment and expanding market share. Mister Spex, an omnichannel optician founded in 2007, operates four online shops across Europe and 65 retail stores in Germany.
Mister Spex SE, an omnichannel optician, highlighted its range of customized glasses designed to improve visibility and safety for drivers in poor lighting conditions. The company offers anti-reflective lenses to minimize glare from headlights, polarized lenses to filter reflections from wet surfaces, and tinted lenses to enhance contrast for traffic lights. For varifocal wearers, Mister Spex provides custom-fitted lenses but notes a necessary adjustment period. Additionally, the retailer offers free driving licence eye tests to all holders, recommending biennial checks to ensure adequate vision. Stefanie Berger, an optometrist at Mister Spex, emphasized that their products aim to optimize vision while enhancing comfort and safety on every journey.
On August 4, 2025, Mister Spex launched "Mister Spex Switch," becoming the first optical retailer in Germany to offer a subscription-based eyewear rental model online. The service allows customers to select at least two pairs of glasses during checkout, with the option to exchange one model after twelve months. The package includes insurance, free lens adjustments, and an annual eye health check, providing access to approximately 100 brands and 12,000 products. Following its retail store launch on May 14, 2025, which saw over 3,000 subscriptions and accounted for around 10% of total store revenue in June and July, the digital expansion aims to scale recurring revenue streams. CEO Tobias Krauss noted that the subscription model drives higher average order values, approximately three times those of standard purchases, and attracts new customers, with over 40% of subscribers being first-time buyers.
Editorial relevance: Mister Spex's introduction of an online subscription model for eyewear rental represents a significant shift in the German optical market, aiming to drive recurring revenue and enhance customer retention through digital channels.
Megane Top, headquartered in Shizuoka City, has launched the MEGANE ICHIBA FIT PLUS contact lens solution for sale at all Megane Ichiba stores nationwide. Priced at 880 yen including tax, this product is designed to be applied before inserting lenses rather than after discomfort occurs, aiming to support a comfortable wearing experience. The formulation includes two amino acids (taurine and aspartic acid) and chondroitin sulfate as a viscosity agent to protect the corneal surface. It also contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and polyvinyl alcohol to create a moisture veil on the lens, which helps prevent protein and lipid deposits from adhering. The company states that one bottle is sufficient for all types of contact lenses, eliminating the need for multiple products.
Megane Top has launched the MEGANE ICHIBA 2WEEK MAX, a two-week replacement contact lens made from silicone hydrogel material. The product combines high oxygen permeability with softness to reduce eye burden during extended wear and minimize dryness or redness risks. It features sodium hyaluronate and sodium alginate in the storage solution for prolonged moisture, along with UV protection. The lenses are available at all Megane Ichiba stores nationwide and on the official website for 3,350 yen including tax. A launch promotion offering 30% off (2,345 yen including tax) for first-time purchases is valid through September 30, 2026, exclusively for in-store transactions.
Megane Top, operating under the brand name "Megane Ichiba," released four new web commercials for its original eyewear label "Crapt" on September 15, 2026. The ads feature TOMORROW X TOGETHER members BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI as new characters, depicting everyday scenarios such as crosswalks, gyms, and convenience stores to align with the brand's new "One Mile Eyewear" concept. This initiative precedes the nationwide retail sale of new Crapt products at all Megane Ichiba stores in Japan, scheduled to begin on September 19, 2026. Accompanying promotions include a must-buy campaign offering special photo and sticker gifts with purchases, alongside a follow-and-repost campaign on the official X account.
Megane Top will launch the "Crapt" eyewear collection under its new "One Mile Eyewear" concept on September 19, 2026, at all Megane Ichiba stores and their website. Designed for short trips within a one-mile radius, the line features 16 frame styles across 48 variations, including Boston, Wellington, and square shapes. The frames use slightly larger lens heights to create a clean facial impression and offer colors like pink gold, silver, clear, and black. Priced at ¥13,200 (tax-inclusive) with lenses included, the collection aims to complement casual outfits such as sweatshirts and sneakers. A limited pre-sale of artist-worn items runs from September 16 to 18, 2026, online. Accompanying marketing includes web commercials featuring members of TOMORROW X TOGETHER and purchase-based campaigns.
Megane Top, headquartered in Shizuoka City, announced that its Megane Ichiba eyewear brand will reach its 20th anniversary in October 2026. The company highlighted two decades of product development focused on technology, sustainability, and craftsmanship, citing specific innovations such as the self-healing i-ATHLETE frame coating, the weight-balanced nosefree design, and FREE FiT models utilizing approximately 45% plant-based Rilsan Clear G850 resin. Additionally, the report emphasized Sabae factory capabilities through ZEROGRA titanium frames. Looking forward, Megane Top plans to expand into new categories with the Linse Display AR glasses. Pre-orders for this device are scheduled to begin on October 23, 2026, via Green Funding, followed by retail sales at Megane Ichiba stores nationwide. Product specifications and timelines remain subject to change.
Megane Top began airing a new national television commercial on September 25, 2026, promoting its "Stress-Free Progressive" lenses. The ad marks the first collaboration between actors Riho Yoshioka and Kenichi Takito, highlighting Takito’s reaction to improved vision. The company states that over 100,000 people have used these exclusive progressive lenses since their 2023 debut, based on cumulative sales through April 2025. Alongside the broadcast, Megane Top released supplementary content including behind-the-scenes footage, a special fitting video where the actors select frames for each other, and interviews discussing personal stress-relief habits and vision challenges.
Megane Top, operating the "Glasses Market" chain, has released new frames from its top-tier collection line, "SIGNATURE EDITION 1000," under the brand "THE BEDFORD HOTEL." This launch commemorates the fifth anniversary of the brand. The eyewear features delicate hand-engraved metal patterns on inner rims and temple cores, crafted by artisans in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture. Designed with a theme of reconstructing 1970s classical aesthetics for modern styles, the frames emphasize voluminous structures and textured plating. Production is strictly limited to 150 units per color. These items are available at select physical stores within the Glasses Market network and via the official website. Specific store availability requires checking the brand's dedicated site.
Lunettes Originales’ September 2026 editorial explores how eyewear creators are dissolving boundaries between fashion accessories, connected terminals, and medical devices. It highlights collaborations like Gentle Monster and Warby Parker’s Samsung co-signed models with Gemini AI unveiled at London’s Galaxy Unpacked, alongside Even Realities’ augmented reality G1 presented in Berlin. The piece emphasizes French craftsmanship through brands such as Marlone, Bailly Lunetier, Zenka, Dilem, J.F. Rey, Vuillet Vega, XIT EYEWEAR, KROM EYEWEAR, Sabine Be., and Paragraphe. These makers integrate recycled acetate, modular clip systems, architectural designs, and authorial signatures to transform frames into durable personal markers rather than mere functional tools, reflecting a shift toward long-lasting identity over transient technology.
French brand Bailly Lunetier and Belgian label Henau Eyewear will present new optical frames at SILMO Paris, scheduled for September 25–28, 2026. Bailly Lunetier, designed in Bourgoin-Jallieu and manufactured in Oyonnax, features women’s acetate models like Chicago IL and Uluwatu, emphasizing layered color techniques. Henau Eyewear, based in Courtrai with production shared between France and Japan, showcases volume-focused designs such as the ANDO and PANO from its STATUE concept, alongside the asymmetric YUNO and gradient PACHA from SCULPTURES. Both brands aim to highlight original forms through distinct design philosophies—color layering versus structural carving—at their respective stands (D153 and G124) in Hall 7.
Eyewear brand Hakino has added a new customizable element to its wooden frames by introducing colored inserts. This update complements the existing design that pairs wooden fronts with acetate temples. The brand reports that combining fifteen wood types, fifty frame shapes, eighteen temple colors, and ten insert tones results in 135,000 possible configurations. To highlight this personalization, Hakino launched a marketing campaign featuring Greek deities associated with specific models, such as Zeus wearing the Enzo & Maria frame. The collection emphasizes durability and lightness through artisanal manufacturing. These new designs are scheduled for presentation to opticians and the public at SILMO Paris 2026, taking place from September 25 to 28 at Hall 7, Stand G336.
French eyewear brands Gaston Eyewear and La Brique et la Violette will exhibit their distinct acetate frames at SILMO Paris, held September 25–28, 2026. Both companies, founded in 2018 by former opticians, utilize Italian cellulose acetate but employ opposing design philosophies. Gaston Eyewear’s L’Angevine model features sharp, irregular hexagonal edges with polished facets that reflect light distinctly, manufactured in Val de Loire workshops. Conversely, La Brique et la Violette’s Magma frame from the Bloom collection presents undulating contours where the material appears fluid, handcrafted near Toulouse with visible rivets and signed by individual artisans. The presentation highlights two interpretations of volume: one defined by cut angles and solid color blocks, the other by organic movement and translucent depth.
VANNI, Gaston Eyewear, In’Bô, Variation Design and Oxibis have placed blue eyewear at the center of their autumn collections. VANNI’s capsule with Oscalito highlights nacreous acetate, while its Uomo line features matte metal frames. Gaston Eyewear utilizes color 682 for varying translucency across models like Parisot and Avenue Razilly. In’Bô’s Portieux model combines blue flash laminate with black-stained tulipwood edges. Variation Design integrates frames into monochromatic blue scenes, including children's styles. Oxibis presents the Spicy model in electric blue with mixed matte and satin finishes. These items are scheduled for display at SILMO Paris 2026, held September 25–28, with specific stand assignments provided for each brand.