Minchillo Occhialeria Releases ANIMA Collection in 2026

Independent eyewear brand Minchillo Occhialeria, founded by Simone Minchillo in Puglia, Italy, released its ANIMA collection in 2026. This launch follows the 2025 VITAE collection, which marked the founder’s return to design after a serious illness. The ANIMA line continues the brand’s focus on handmade production using materials such as Mazzucchelli cellulose acetate, pure copper, and magnesium aluminium. A key development within the collection is AlMg Chromatic, a process that integrates colour directly into magnesium aluminium rather than applying surface coatings, aiming to preserve the material’s metallic depth. Each frame is individually crafted with manually riveted hinges to support repairability. The collection emphasizes contemporary aesthetics rooted in traditional craftsmanship, distinguishing itself from industrial mass production through visible structural details and material evolution over time.