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New York, NY: Continuing off of its 2025 success, The Frame Affair Independent Optical Show aims to bring the spirit of the leading European eyewear events to North America by refocusing on an annual destination experience in NYC March 5-7, 2026. Part of this evolution is elevating the overall experience for attendees, which is why The Frame Affair is honored to announce that Global Eyewear Expert Wendy Buchanan of Perceptions Eyewear will be joining The Frame Affair NYC. “Ey

IMAGINEM:  Ms. Berton, it seems we're already looking ahead to the next edition of MIDO. We find you here at the SILMO fair in Paris, at the MIDO stand. What can you tell us about the upcoming MIDO 2026? Lorraine Berton (MIDO):  It's true, it's already time to think about MIDO! We're here, and right away, we're laying out a concrete, updated, and innovative program for the next MIDO 2026. We're actually going to anticipate the opening to the end of January. Despite the global

From October 1, applications for the awards also open.   From today it is possible to register to participate in MIDO 2026 : visitors and journalists can already fill out the dedicated forms on the official website ( visitor link and press link ). Last year there were 42,000 people attending in the three days, from 168 countries, and more than 400 accredited national and international journalists.   MIDO AWARDS   From 1 October , applications will open to compete for the pr

Silhouette: Grounded in substance, driven by a vision of global perspective on product excellence and quality, placing the optician at the forefront of exceptional service and ultimate customer satisfaction. An interview with the Leaders of the esteemed Austrian brand. Mido, as always, stands as a distinguished arena for meaningful encounters, the deepening of relationships, and the vibrant exchange of ideas and proposals. Silhouette, a name synonymous with innovation and qu

On the heels of a successful launch earlier in the year, AYA Optical is pleased to introduce two new Jim Yellowhawk styles from their unique collaboration.

ClearVision Optical is proud to announce the hiring of Jessica DiCecca as its Strategic Accounts Manager, a role focused on deepening relationships with multi-location practices and key accounts.

Navigating the luxury market post-expansion era means maneuvering constantly evolving consumer complexities. Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha are driving a surge in demand for personalization and products that offer unique, expressive experiences.  This shift presents an opportunity for optical practices to diversify their offerings by embracing independent brands and limited collections.

The Frame Affair will host 75+ independent eyewear collections from across the globe, with an emphasis on US-based production. These collections range from affordable to luxury, but they all have 1 thing in common - the artistry behind their designs is impeccable.