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Sunshades Eyewear – taking it to the eyewear heavyweights

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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Myles HumeMarch 21, 2022, 11:51 amMarch 25, 2022

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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Myles HumeOctober 15, 2021, 12:01 pmOctober 15, 2021

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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rhiannon bowmanAugust 10, 2021, 7:17 amAugust 10, 2021

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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pcm_adminJune 15, 2021, 10:30 amJune 16, 2021

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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Myles HumeJune 9, 2021, 7:19 amJune 9, 2021

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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Myles HumeMarch 22, 2021, 1:00 pmMarch 23, 2021

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. Read More

Myles HumeMarch 15, 2021, 10:25 amMarch 15, 2021

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Sunshades Eyewear – taking it to the eyewear heavyweights

Aussie-made 3D printed frames feature unique hinge design

Old temples meet new as Safilo marks major Carrera anniversary

EssilorLuxottica secures final GrandVision clearance; unveils sustainable acetate plans

Invoicing and sun lenses: Safilo forges ahead with sustainability goals

Safilo introducing two new sustainable materials from 2022

Making the independent optometrist look good

Safilo and Max Mara part ways

Safilo secures digital position acquisition of Blenders

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