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Will Benjamin is an advocate for independent eyewear and one of the driving forces behind Project Spex. With a passion for unique, collectible, and limited-edition eyewear, Will aims to inspire people to build their own collections through Project Spex, while supporting the success of independent opticals.
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EMBRACE by VANNI Named Women’s Sunglasses Frame of The Year
VANNI Eyewear has received the Women’s Sunglasses Frame of the Year award for its EMBRACE Collection at the 2025 Love Eyewear Awards, held during 100% Optical in London. What is 100% Optical? 100% Optical is the UK’s largest optical event, bringing together...
Lucas de Staël: Unique Leather Eyeglasses
Lucas de Staël, has carved a unique niche in the eyewear industry by blending handmade craftsmanship with leather. After gaining experience with various French eyewear companies, Lucas launched his own brand in 2012, establishing a workshop in a converted printing...
The DECADE Collection by Jacques Marie Mage: Celebrating 10 years
In honor of its 10-year anniversary, luxury eyewear brand Jacques Marie Mage introduces the DECADE Collection, a curated series of ten distinctive frames that encapsulate the brand's commitment to artistry, heritage, and craftsmanship. Each model in this...
About DITA: Detail in Every Frame
Founded in 1995 by lifelong friends John Juniper and Jeff Solorio, DITA emerged from a shared passion for design, photography, and filmmaking. Dissatisfied with the uninspired eyewear options of the time, they sought to create a brand that embodied innovation,...
MAISON GALACTIQUE by T HENRI
T HENRI, has just released the MAISON GALACTIQUE collection. This groundbreaking collection features four distinct frame styles, each incorporating a fragment of the Muonionalusta meteorite, offering wearers a tangible connection to the cosmos. The Muonionalusta...
DITA INOVATI: New Customizable Eyewear
DITA, has launched the INOVATI collection, offering customers a new level of personalization. This collection allows you to design your eyewear by selecting frame styles, colors, lens options, and embellishments, including precious stones. Utilizing advanced 3D...
AHLEM and (RED) Collaborate on Eyewear to Combat AIDS
AHLEM has partnered with (RED) to create a limited-edition frame supporting the fight against AIDS. This collaboration aims to raise funds and awareness for (RED)’s mission to combat AIDS and strengthen global healthcare systems. AHLEM commits to contributing 40% of...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in New York City 2025
New York City is known for its mix of fashion and design, and the city’s eyeglass scene is no exception. For those who value high-quality, unique frames that reflect individual style, NYC offers an impressive selection of independent eyeglass retailers. Unlike...
Shwood’s Smokey Bear Shades Help Prevent Forest Fires
Shwood Eyewear has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to create a limited edition collection of Smokey Bear sunglasses. This collaboration supports real-world conservation efforts. A portion of each sale directly contributes to forest fire prevention, reinforcing...
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T HENRI x Rêve: Collectable Sunglasses With Retro Style
T HENRI, has partnered with fashion label Rêve to release a new capsule collection that feels more like an architectural fantasy than a seasonal drop. The T HENRI x Rêve Collection introduces three distinct sunglass silhouettes—DINO, SKYLINE, and VALKYRIE II—each...
KREWE x LoveShackFancy: Collectable Sunglasses with Soft-spoken Flair
KREWE, the New Orleans-based eyewear label, has teamed up with LoveShackFancy, the fashion brand behind some of today’s most nostalgic, floral-filled aesthetics. The result is a limited-edition capsule of sunglasses that blends old-world romanticism with bold,...
DITA Honors Elvis Presley with a Limited Edition Grand-Decade Release
To mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday, DITA has reimagined one of its most celebrated frames—the Grand-Decade—with a distinct tribute to the King of Rock & Roll. Released as a limited edition, the Grand-Decade x Elvis Presley blends iconic...
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