Sunshades Eyewear was established 52 years ago by pregnant Bondi woman Betty Lasse who was small in stature but with a formidable personality. Today, her son runs the $50 million Australian business that is going toe-to-toe with the global eyewear giants.
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Aussie-made 3D printed frames feature unique hinge design
University of Canberra students are developing locally made, “hyper-personalised” eyewear that involves 3D printing frames to the millimetre based on the wearer’s individual facial dimensions.
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Old temples meet new as Safilo marks major Carrera anniversary
As part of a 65th anniversary celebration of its proprietary label Carrera, Safilo has launched the ICONS project which combines the brand’s heritage with new design.
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EssilorLuxottica secures final GrandVision clearance; unveils sustainable acetate plans
The Turkish Competition Authority has cleared EssilorLuxottica’s GrandVision takeover. It’s the final country to approve the deal, but it won’t be finalised until arbitration proceedings are ironed out between the two companies.
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Invoicing and sun lenses: Safilo forges ahead with sustainability goals
Global eyewear giant Safilo is continuing to press ahead with its sustainability agenda with the introduction of electronic invoicing in Australia and the launch of a new sun lens material.
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Safilo introducing two new sustainable materials from 2022
Safilo has announced it will begin incorporating two new sustainable materials containing recycled content into its eyewear collections, beginning with its proprietary brand Polaroid.
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Making the independent optometrist look good
Zacharia Naumann Optometry has made its frames range a defining feature of its practice. Practice manager BERNIE ZACHARIA explains how a 15-year partnership with Eyes Right Optical has helped the business flourish in the face of increasing competition.
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Making your eyewear known in the digital age
Insight explores how optometrists and eyewear retailers are using cost-effective and creative marketing techniques to attract patients in today’s ultra-competitive market landscape as more consumers venture online.
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Safilo and Max Mara part ways
Safilo has announced that it is severing ties with Italian fashion brand Max Mara in October, ending a partnership spanning almost 23 years.
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Safilo secures digital position acquisition of Blenders
Italian eyewear group Safilo has sought to galvanise its portfolio of brands, as well as online sales technology, with the acquisition of San Diego-based eyewear manufacturer and retailer Blenders Eyewear.
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