The initiative will donate a percentage of proceeds to the [email protected] Coalition. 

​Eyewear giant safilo has released a Q1 update and said that Europe and emerging markets continued to drive the growth of its own brands and core licenses, but “the business environment remained soft in North America”.

French fashion eyewear producer and retailer Jimmy Fairly continues its rapid expansion in the UK, with its latest store set to open on George Street, Edinburgh, this summer.

As if mirroring the buoyancy of the wider, buzzing domestic eyewear market, UK-based global producer and retailer Inspecs has reported record sales for the year ended 31 December. The prospects for 2023 look good too.

After business contracted in 2022, the French event sales group posted a 17% increase in sales volume and a 12% one in revenue in Q1 2023, thanks to the positive impact of various growth drivers.

​Luxury eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica reported on Thursday a rise in first quarter revenues as a rebound in China led growth.

​Prada may still be the hottest brand on the planet — according to the latest Lyst Index covering Q1 — but the top item being searched for globally via Lyst has been a less-than-$20 shoulder bag.

After a slump in profits last year, Zalando wants to increase its profitability through an extensive savings programme. Now the company has also announced its intention to optimise its product range.

​The marketing support at retail for Elton John’s UK tour is continuing and fresh from news of the takeover of Selfridges' Corner Shop, comes a Bicester Village pop-up linked to the launch of the star’s eyewear offer.

With Bollywood stars and Indian aristocracy sitting front row, Dior staged its latest show before the famed Gateway of India, a collection that celebrated Mumbai’s great métier d’art – intensely unique embroidery. 

Italian fashion label Missoni has opened its first store at the South Coast Plaza shopping center in Costa Mesa, Orange County, alongside other major luxury brands. A space that features the brand's zig-zag design.

French eyewear brand Izipizi is doubling its store presence in London, adding two new stores to the city’s retail offer this spring.

​Eyewear giant Marcolin has released its 2022 results and said that net sales rose 20.1% at current exchange rates to reach €547.4 million, which was also a 13.2% increase at constant exchange rates. 

Luxottica's licensing agreement for Bulgari's eyewear collections, which expires at the end of 2023, will not be renewed. The jeweller could be joining Thélios, the eyewear manufacturer owned by its parent company LVMH.

Following the departure of Alessandro Beccarini, Lara Marogna has been appointed director of style and product development for the Italian eyewear manufacturer.

Eyewear brand Bloobloom is adding five new UK stores with openings in key locations such as Westfield London and Battersea Power Station.