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Curating the Curator // Act 2: The Play’s the Thing
Something’s rotten in the state of Romania.. and TEF Mag kept sniffing around. What began as a simple attempt to understand a new eyewear publication has evolved into one of the most unusual stories I have covered in years. Shakespeare wrote that “the...
From Europe to Europa // A New Chapter for Cutler and Gross
Cutler and Gross North America finds a new distribution home Europa Eyewear expands its independent luxury portfolio Luxury eyewear brand Cutler and Gross has announced a new strategic partnership with Europa Eyewear, naming the independent distributor as its...
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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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SILMO d’Or 2026 // Joachim Froment to Lead the Jury
SILMO d’Or 2026 A Jury Presidency Shaped by Design, Technology and Emotion For the 2026 edition of the SILMO d’Or 2026, SILMO Paris has appointed Brussels-based industrial designer and creative director Joachim Froment as President of the Jury. It is a choice that reflects the growing dialogue...
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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.
