The brand is looking to grow from a handbag label into a lifestyle one and expand its international footprint.

Riding on this trend, Zaha Hadid Design has unveiled a collaboration with China’s emerging spectacle maker The Owner.

Investments in design, technology and retail are keeping the sector buzzing despite the uncertainty and challenges of the markets.

The eyewear retail brand is now tuning up used frames, and selling them on Depop.

Companies say sales are rebounding as shoppers buy products that help them adjust to our socially distanced, work-from-home culture.

The sunglasses are made with injected plastic derived from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch through an upcycling process that turns it into a high-quality and safe material.  

Marchon will roll out a recycled acetate material in its sunglass and optical products, with production beginning January 2021.

The leading eyewear trade show will make a comeback with a physical event June 5 to 7.

The first partnership between the Italian eyewear company and the storied French brand dates back to 1991.

In the update, the eyewear company said it expects sales for third-quarter 2020 to grow by midsingle digits at constant exchange rates.

Converse has signed a long-term deal with Marchon for the design, development and distribution of both optical and sunglass styles.

The new deal now runs through 2023.

The two Italian brands have created a limited-edition pilot-style sunglass frame.

The first eyewear collection created by Marcolin will be unveiled at the Max Mara spring 2021 show on Sept. 24 during Milan Fashion Week.

The two have also partnered on a collection of dual-branded sunglasses and blue light lenses.