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LOULOU Opticiens Lyon // the Art of Curation
LOULOU Opticiens Lyon A new quiet luxury eyewear boutique Lyon In a retail climate driven by noise and overexposure, LOULOU Opticiens Lyon chooses something far more refined. The newly relocated Lyon store, now at 14 Rue Gasparin, introduces a beautiful space where...
MOREL ENIGMA // First Special Edition at MIDO
MOREL ENIGMA Special Edition Shining at MIDO with a Bold First Special Edition At the latest edition of MIDO, the global optical industry’s most influential gathering, one concept drew immediate attention from buyers and design lovers alike. The MOREL ENIGMA Special...
Etnia Barcelona // Colourful eyewear inspired by art.
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DITA Lancier // LSA-433 under the Foggia sun
In the dry, unforgiving light of southern Italy, Aldo Farinola wears the DITA Lancier LSA-433 exactly where it belongs. Designed for land-based environments, this Japanese-made frame combines acetate and titanium with Land Lens technology that sharpens contrast, deepens color, and holds its ground under harsh sun. A study in restraint, precision, and purpose.
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LOFT Eyewear Shows // Independent eyewear week
LOFT Eyewear Shows New York 2026 Two venues, one walkable eyewear district Every March, New York briefly shifts rhythm. Store visits turn into conversations, boroughs become destinations, and independent eyewear steps into the streets. That momentum once again anchors at LOFT Eyewear Shows, taking...
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Design Eyewear Group // 24 Questions with CEO Lars Flyvholm
Design Eyewear Group interview at SILMO Paris, between design and Danish gin It was day two of SILMO Paris, and the Design Eyewear Group booth buzzed with energy. A Danish beer in one hand, a frame tray in the other. Their booth has quietly become my unofficial headquarters during optical fairs....
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TEF Magazine is the leading independent eyewear magazine and eyewear blog dedicated to showcasing true Independent Eyewear Design to more than 330,000 eyecare professionals worldwide. As TEF Eyewear Magazine, we share the latest stories, trends, and innovations from the most creative designers and luxury eyewear brands across the globe.
After being a freelance eyewear designer since 1999, TEF founder Maarten Weidema now solely writes about his fellow designers in the optical industry. His passionate mission is to promote independent eyewear to the international optical arena.
