Kering Pulls Design In-House and Why

"In September 2014, French luxury conglomerate Kering announced that it was bringing most of its eyewear business in-house," starts the Moodie Report. "It was a major step on every level. Until then, nine out of 11 Kering eyewear brands had been managed through licence agreements (with five different partners), generating consolidated royalties of approximately €50 million. Kering’s partnership with its major partner, Safilo, included eyewear licences for such lustrous names as Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. The decision to repatriate the brands in-house followed a lengthy assessment of growth prospects in the burgeoning eyewear category, particularly in the luxury and sport & lifestyle sectors that Kering’s main brands are part of." Read more.

Safilo Terminates Licenses with Kering

Safilo will terminate its Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, and Saint Laurent licenses with Kering SA at June's end and its Gucci license by 2015's end, according to a report by Reuters of India. Safilo will pick up a license to produce and distribute Gucci's Made in Italy brand from 2017 through 2020. These are some of the moves resulting from an agreement signed by Kering and Safilo back in September. Read more.

New Eyewear from Alexander McQueen

"The Alexander McQueen eyewear collection for Fall/Winter 2014/2015 explores new interpretations of the brand’s accessory and ready-to-wear creations: cut off metal studs, perforated flat metal and a textured effect. These latest styles showcase Alexander McQueen’s signature craftsmanship," reports Midwest Lens. "The color palette ranges from classic colors such as blue, black, burgundy to oxidized metals such as ruthenium, copper and bronze." Read more.

New Eyewear from Alexander McQueen

The Alexander McQueen eyewear collection for Fall/Winter 2014/2015 uses cut off metal studs, perforated flat metal and a textured effect. These latest styles showcase Alexander McQueen’s signature craftsmanship. The color palette ranges from classic colors such as blue, black, burgundy to oxidized metals such as ruthenium, copper and bronze.

New Eyewear from Safilo (Choo, Hugo, Gucci, Veneta, Boos Orange, Boss, McQueen)

With coming of the spring and the annual optical conventions weeks away, Safilo has continued to release new collections from its designers.

Jimmy Choo: The Jimmy Choo eyewear collection for Spring Summer 2014 celebrates the brand’s luxury spirit, with its contemporary and sophisticated sunglasses and optical frames. See images from the collection and read more.

Hugo: The style of Hugo Eyewear's Spring/Summer 2014 collection combine cutting-edge design, contemporary inspirations and an avant-garde spirit. The sunglasses collection, enriched also with new optical frames, features innovative technical details and minimalist shapes. A sophisticated color palette and refined transparencies highlight the models’ technical details. A new design element of two parallel lines creates a link to the brand name and the letter “H”. See images from the collection and read more.

Gucci: Gucci presents its Spring Summer 2014 eyewear collection, introducing new sunglasses and optical frames dedicated to an elegant and feminine woman. The styles are embellished with pastel nuances and fine textures. Delicate silhouettes reflect the tradition of excellence, the savoir-faire and the flawless craftsmanship which have always defined the house. See images from the collection and read more.
 
Bottega Veneta: This season, Bottega Veneta enriches its sophisticated eyewear collection with new sunglasses and optical frames that highlight the brand’s unique aesthetic and enduring motifs and feature subtle signatures including the intrecciato motif, photoengraved studs, as well as the block hinge, reinterpreted in new versions. Made from the finest quality materials, these new styles feature the superb craftsmanship, versatility, and timeless elegance that define the Bottega Veneta brand. See images from the collection and read more.

Boss Orange: The Spring/Summer 2014 Boss Orange Eyewear Collection showcases new sunglasses and optical frames with a contemporary flair and a trendy, urban-inspired design. See images from the collection and read more.

Boss: The Spring/Summer 2014 Boss Eyewear Collection presents new sunglasses and optical frames with a sophisticated allure, a perfect blend of vintage inspirations and elegant hues. See images from the collection and read more.

Alexander McQueen: The Spring/Summer 2014 Alexander McQueen eyewear collection features sunglasses and optical frames with new interpretations of the brand’s most iconic details, such as the skull. This latest collection boasts skilful manufacturing techniques and precious materials, perfectly blending tradition with a modern flair, to reflect the brand’s unique style. See images from the collection and read more.

New Eyewear Collections from Safilo

Alexander McQueen has launched its Fall/Winter 2013-2014 eyewear collection with three key new styles. The collection reinterprets the signature detailing of the accessories in a unique way; from the cascade of metal studs to the distinctive detailing of the “Heroine” bag. Read more.

Safilo describes its Max & Co. new line as bold, edgy nuances – highlighted by colour blocking, shaded dégradé effects, exclusive graphic patterns and unexpected colour combinations. A company spokesperson adds that the collection is an inspiring blend of contemporary creativity and a touch of pop, which adds a playful, vibrant twist to these sunglasses and optical frames which emphasize the personality of whoever wears them. Then there's the MaxMara eyewear collection, which the spokesperson writes, "showcases elegant and refined sunglasses and optical frames. Precious details, reminiscent of the House’s iconic accessories, give an aura of sophistication to the new models, for a truly timeless style." Read more.

The new Autumn/Winter 2013/2014 Boss Orange eyewear collection showcases sunglasses and optical frames with a supposedly urban spirit and a fresh twist. Bright, lively colors and innovative materials give a unique touch to the new models, offering a truly contemporary look.  Read more. Least we not forget, there's also the Autumn/Winter 2013/2014 Boss Eyewear collection showcases sunglasses and optical frames with clean lines and precious detailing which express a unique, sophisticated and understated style.

The new Jimmy Choo eyewear collection celebrates the brand’s luxury spirit, with its contemporary and sophisticated sunglasses and optical frames.

The Tommy Hilfiger Group has  introduced its new eyewear collection of men’s and women’s sunglasses and optical frames. It is said to feature classic designs, reinterpreted with a retro flair, in easy-to-wear shapes that reflect the Tommy Hilfiger brand’s classic American cool style. Read more.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs new collection draws inspiration from the bold aesthetic of 1930s and 1940s Hollywood. The new sunglasses and optical frames have chic silhouettes, refined details and rich colors, underlining a vision of classic sophistication. That's followed by the Marc Jacobs collection, described as an inspiring take on glamour of old Hollywood. Therefore, the new models feature classic shapes and luxurious details, evoking a refined elegance. Read more.

The new Oxydo collection has new styling for its sunglasses and optical frames. The simple detailing and a definite colour palette characterize the new models: eminent black, remarkable Havana, nude tone, and cobalt blue are not just shades of color. Four colors reportedly reflects the brand’s minimalist, contemporary spirit. Read more.


"A perfect combination of materials and colors," so writes the Safilo spokesperson to describe the Carrera 82 unisex sunglasses. They reportedly

have slim profiles and an oversize teardrop silhouette inspired by the brand’s iconic models that made history, reinterpreted with a contemporary twist. The large front in Optyl is matched with slim ruthenium temples of black or mud, brown or ivory with gold temples, orange or grey with black temples and Havana with dark green temples. The models also come with such Carrera details as a silk-screen logo on the temples and on the upper front metal profile. Read more.

New from Alexander McQueen

"Alexander McQueen launches its latest range of sunglasses and optical frames. The 2013 eyewear collection features the house’s iconic signature details such as the three dimensional metal skull and the studs." So  goes a recent post on Midwest Lens. "The collection also includes new styles inspired by the brand’s new Heroine bag. The range has a contemporary, sophisticated style and showcases advanced manufacturing techniques, exclusives materials and unique colourways." Read more.

New from Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen launches its latest range of sunglasses and optical frames.
The 2013 eyewear collection features the house’s iconic signature details such as the three dimensional metal skull and the studs. The collection also includes new styles inspired by the brand’s new Heroine bag. The range has a contemporary, sophisticated style and showcases advanced manufacturing techniques, exclusives materials and unique colourways.Read more.

New from Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen introduces the Heroine collection, its latest range of sunglasses for Spring/ Summer 2013. Reminiscent of the fashion house’s signature day bag the Heroine, this new range features a soft curved silhouette and a distinctive metal cut out in the frame. The two styles in the collection are oversized one with round shaped lenses and one with square. The Alexander McQueen logo is engraved in the metal insert. This new range is available in a muted colour palette including tones of coral, Havana (tortoiseshell), brown, black and blue. There is a also degrade of blue and orange available as well as styles with two tone contrasting colours such as coral and brown and white and black. Read more.

New from Alexander McQueen

“The new Alexander McQueen eyewear collection highlights the brand’s classic yet unconventional aesthetic feel: iconic detailing such as metal studs and refined feather-like textures that is synonymous to the brand feature on the new range of luxury sunglasses and optical frames,” according to Midwest Lens . “These new models are a showcase of innovative manufacturing techniques combining unique materials and exclusive colours.” Read more.

From Safilo

The new Safilo eyewear collections for next season reflect careful research into the latest design trends and advanced technical solutions, the distinguishing traits of a brand that has always been a byword for quality and excellence. The new optical frames are the perfect combination of functionality and aesthetics, to meet specific rigorous needs. Read more.

The Smith Optics collection proposes new sunglasses and optical frames featuring unique shapes and made from innovative materials. The new models have a young and cool personality yet they ensure maximum comfort and utmost functionality: they are the perfect accessories for a fresh, original look.  Read more.

The new Oxydo eyewear collection presents its new sunglasses and optical frames that are the perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics.
A combination of technology and design gives a unique style to the new eyewear models: they are the perfect result of careful research into the latest design trends and keen attention to detail.

A refined, timeless style with sophisticated, retro-inspired touches for the new Max Mara eyewear collection. The new sunglasses and optical frames fascinate with their unique stylistic details and brand new colours, striking the perfect balance between classic elegance and a refined modern appeal.

For 2012/2013, Bottega Veneta adds four sophisticated new styles to its coveted eyewear collection. The new styles—three sunglass models and an optical frame--exemplify the brand’s refined and timeless aesthetic. Bottega Veneta’s distinctive design motifs, including its signature intrecciato weave, are enhanced with such innovations as a closing-block hinge. Constructed from the finest quality materials and proudly “Made In Italy”, these new styles feature the superb craftsmanship, functionality, and versatility that defines the Bottega Veneta brand.Read more.

The new Boss Black collection of sunglasses and optical frames celebrates the brand’s refined elegance, striking the perfect balance between contemporary design and classic inspirations. In line with the stylistic heritage of the fashion company, the new men’s and women’s models reinterpret the distinctive understated appeal of BOSS Black with clean, simple lines and refined details, that are never flashy.Read more.

The new Alexander McQueen eyewear collection highlights the brand’s classic yet unconventional aesthetic feel: iconic detailing such as metal studs and refined feather-like textures that is synonymous to the brand feature on the new range of luxury sunglasses and optical frames.Read more.

The new Pierre Cardin eyewear collection reflects the brand’s classic, refined style: the new sunglasses and optical frames stand out for their elegant, timeless personality.Read more.

New Line from Alexnader McQueen

The new Alexander McQueen sunglasses and optical frames reflect the brand’s creative, luxurious and innovative vision. Celebrating both the brand’s familiar icons and luxurious details. The 3-dimensional metal skull, the continuation of natural wooden details, sophisticated shell-inspired textures and the brand new “crocodile” pattern show experimentation with texture. The perfect juxtaposition between both traditional and modern details, the new eyewear models stand out for their use of texture, and signature materials and exclusive colours.Read more.