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Embracing a new eyewear show. The Extraordinary Italian Eyewear Event
In the bustling and busy world of optical shows and grand exhibitions, there’s a new trend on the horizon, a hidden gem that reflects a different kind of charm and allure.
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100% Ready
I am already feeling 100% full of anticipation for my first UK optical show. I will be flying halfway around the world to admire eyewear and explore new trends in vision care at 100% Optical, April 23rd -25th, 2022 in London. A live optical show has such a palpable energy,…
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Vision Expo+ East 2021, Virtually there
Free Registration link to follow below Life has felt like it’s been standing still, suspended in a strange state of limbo, over the last 14 months since COVID restrictions took effect. Without the ability to travel, my feet have been firmly planted in my optical shop, while my passport collects…
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Much to do about Missoni
Designer eyewear is usually the first introduction we have to a namesake fashion brand. How connected an optical collection is to the identity or heritage of the label varies. From deeply connected to completely void of brand characteristics, creating styles that are disconnected, showing nothing more than the brand name…
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Falling for 90’s Nostalgia
With a resurgence in 90’s style you will most definitely find me cringing and passing at the prospect of overalls and baby tees’, and low rise jeans being part of my wardrobe (even if I admittedly still own my original Tommy Hilfiger overalls…is it too early to call them vintage?). …
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Viva LAS VEW
Vision Expo West 2021 is back! This is why I am excited to attend and why I feel safe attending.
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Shielding Yourself From The Elements
The resurgence of shield style sunglasses is coming on strong. Full disclosure, when I saw shield sunglasses start to sneak into eyewear collections I was not initially prepared to re-accept the trend. It was a popular style nearly a decade ago when I started in the optical in and my…
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Tortoiseshell & Turquoise
There are some things that fit together so perfectly. It could be an unexpected pairing that just works, like kettle corn, salty and sweet or one thing that you cannot think of without the other, fall and pumpkin spice. When I started working as an Optician nearly a decade ago,…