20/20 Europe

01/10/2025

The latest design series from MYKITA , LITE Powder, showcases an innovative surface treatment – MYKITA’s pioneering use of powder coating in eyewear brings a new dimension of colour and durability to the collection...

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Discover MYKITA LITE Powder: ultra-light eyewear with a unique powder-coated finish, pastel tones, and minimalist 3D silhouettes...

30/09/2025

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Italian eyewear house, introduces the Enni Marco x Dasha Kina Capsule Collection, officially premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

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Discover the Enni Marco x Dasha Kina Capsule Collection, premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, this collection celebrates..

29/09/2025

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For Autumn/Winter 25/26, Xavier Garcia Barcelona introduces the (RE)COLLECTION, a bold exploration of transformation, renewal, and reinvention.

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Experience Xavier Garcia’s (RE)COLLECTION AW25/26: 14 visionary eyewear designs that fuse timeless aesthetics with innovation...

26/09/2025

// FAST FORWARD TO THE FUTURE //

The innovation theme of this 20/20 EUROPE edition is always an inspiring talking point in this industry, and especially so this year – here, we’ve looked at eyewear tech innovations such as smart glasses alongside products that showcase the dedication in the sector to exploring new ways of working with premium eyewear materials and creating new ones that further the sector’s growing commitment towards sustainability.
All the new and incredibly eclectic product directions are quickly appearing on the market and will have great relevance on the trade show floors in Paris – offering plenty of design inspiration and a pivotal opportunity for opticians to lead their customers towards the latest possibilities for outstanding eyewear and eyecare.

As the Autumn begins, this issue also highlights new launches and products from companies around the world as well as interviews with eyewear innovators and designers...

from Editor’s Comment: Clodagh Norton, Editor in Chief
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In this issue:

• SPECIAL FEATURE: Fast Forward - A World of spectacular innovation
• BRAND TALK: Cutler and Gross
• INTERVIEW: J.F. Rey
• IN DETAIL: Movitra Milano
• BRAND PROFILE: Kaleos
• EDITORIAL: On Stage Backstage
• TRENDS: Le Fil Rouge Rossella Marcazzan
• L&T INTERVIEW: Mission Eyewear

26/09/2025

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The R&D team at partners with brands in the design and industrialization of custom components for Smart Glasses. Their expertise spans the full spectrum of advanced manufacturing processes, including Metal Injection Molding (MIM)...

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Visottica Group partners with brands to co‑design, prototype, and manufacture smart glasses components using cutting‑edge technologies...

25/09/2025

Kering Eyewear and Valentino Eyewear have officially announced a newly signed global agreement. The collaboration will grant Kering Eyewear the rights to develop and distribute the sun and optical collections under the iconic Valentino brand, and will be effective from 1st January 2026...

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Kering Eyewear will assume global rights to design, produce and distribute Valentino’s sun and optical eyewear starting January 2026...

24/09/2025

Driven by what the designer describes as “a calling to create and a deep reverence for heritage and craftsmanship”, eyewear brand NIRVAN JAVAN launched 10 years ago. The anniversary marks a milestone and according to the company, a moment of reflection, of gratitude, and of new beginnings...

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Celebrate a decade of NIRVAN JAVAN, the Swiss eyewear label born in 2015. With roots in heritage and purity of design...

23/09/2025

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This season, the L.G.R collection celebrates the encounter between timeless elegance and contemporary strength, offering a refined balance of bold personality and everyday sophistication...

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Explore L.G.R’s 2025 collection where bold acetate models like Kalahari, Congo, Tanganyika and Senegal meet the refined elegance of Tunisi...

22/09/2025

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Silmo Paris 2025 returns to Paris Nord Villepinte from 26th – 29th September. Described by the organisers as more than an exhibition, SILMO is « a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the vibrant culture of eyewear ». This year, the event organisers will unveil the new Tech Village, setting the stage for the future of the industry.

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Immerse in SILMO Paris 2025: 900 exhibitors, 1,500 brands, and spaces like the Tech Village to experience visionary eyewear..

19/09/2025

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French eyewear manufacturer MOREL Eyewear has joined forces with Constance Guisset, an adventurous designer whose work is marked by a search for balance between ergonomics, delicacy and imagination. Together, they have created a unique eyewear collection conceived to transcend trends and bring a new dimension to the world of eyewear as a true statement of style.

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Elevate your style with designer frames by Morel and Constance Guisset: artistry, comfort & timeless design for those who see beyond trends..

18/09/2025

Forever & A Day launch Analogue collection inspired by their customers’ individual style, who look to the late 90s and early 2000s to add a vintage touch to their look, the new capsule by Forever & A Day includes two new models, model Frequency and model Amplitude...

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Discover Forever & A Day’s Analogue capsule: “Frequency” & “Amplitude” frames inspired by late‑90s/early‑2000s minimalism..

18/09/2025

According to the brand’s latest press release, the new collection from Andy Wolf Eyewear is an interplay of soft boldness and French flair. Expressive acetate frames, unusual metal frames as an extension of the Èlevated line and new combination frames as well as multi-faceted sunglasses – Andy Wolf claims to be “setting many trends for the coming season”.

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Discover Andy Wolf’s latest collection blending “soft boldness” and French elegance. From stepped layers of acetate to..