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Marcolin Profits Rise
Marcolin SpA posted higher profits and sales in the first half of the year.
Hilfiger Launches Eyewear With Safilo
Tommy Hilfiger's first eyewear collection by Safilo spans a number of moods, including vintage, urban glamour…
Diesel in Talks with Marcolin
Diesel is set to jump to Marcolin from Safilo Group.
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The OPSM eyehub is shaped like a retina and features high-tech touches.
A Golden Era for Eyewear
Thanks to a heavy celebrity showing and the lure of limited edition luxury, gold-lensed sunglasses are…
Mary J. Blige Launching Eyewear
Mary J. Blige's eyewear line to be sold for fall at Nordstrom and Bergdorf Goodman.
The Olsens Branch Into Eyewear
Elizabeth and James, the Olsens' contemporary line, will launch a sunglass collection in November.
Ray-Ban to Relaunch Aviator Eyewear
Ray-Ban is creating six new looks for its iconic Aviator eyewear.
Luxottica Net Rises 20.8% in First Quarter
Eyewear company Luxottica rides growth in U.S. and in emerging markets.
Safilo Posts Slight Dip in Profits
Eyewear manufacturer Safilo's sales slipped 0.7 percent in the first quarter, compared to the same period…
Safilo Extends Marc Jacobs License
Marc Jacobs is betting on the future of Safilo by extending eyewear licenses for both the brand’s signature…
Rachel Bilson and Sunglass Hut: Sun Salutation
When Rachel Bilson steps through the doors to celebrate the opening of Sunglass Hut’s new flagship — she’ll…
Brands Push Exclusives, Heritage at Vision Expo East
Eyewear companies sought to connect with consumers by evoking brand heritage at the International Vision Expo…
View Finders: A Hip Alternative to Megabrand Eyewear
New York’s Silver Lining Opticians offer an entire reference library of vintage frames — ranging from…
Armani Launching Prescription Frames
Giorgio Armani is launching prescription frames with a retro style that evokes eyewear of the Forties.