Organisers of the largest optical event in the UK say they have been inundated with entries for the 2023 Love Eyewear Awards, with a 100% year-on-year increase.
100% Optical has also revealed the judging panel for the Love Eyewear Awards, which are dedicated to celebrating the exciting world of eyewear, showcasing and promoting all things optics amongst independent and major designers, manufacturers and retailers.
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The shortlist will be announced on 16th January 2023, followed by the official awards ceremony which will be held at 100% Optical on February 25th, 2023.
This year, there are a total of 12 diverse categories, including New Designer 2023, Sustainable Frame of the Year and Kids Frame of the Year.
The judging panel includes high-profile names from the industry – designers, artists, academics, journalists and influencers:
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Sarah Gresty – BA Fashion Course Leader, Central Saint Martins
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James Dex – Digital Sculptor Creative, Jaguar Land Rover
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Edward Gucewicz – Director – (Barneys, Ralph Lauren and Porter Yoshida)
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Dan Scott – Dispensing optician, optical influencer, The Eye Stylist
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Maarten Weidema – Eyewear designer, Author and Editor-in-Chief at TEF Magazine
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Clodagh Norton – Director, Eyestylist.com and the Editor-in-Chief of 2020EUROPE Magazine
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Daniel Feldman – Executive Editor, The Optical Journal
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Phill Tarling – Celebrity fashion stylist and image consultant
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Lois O’Hara – Multi-disciplinary artist/designer
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Carolina Lober – Influencer and eyewear-specialised image consultant
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Jasmine Martirosian – Optometrist and Influencer at TEF Magazine
100% Optical brings together nearly 10,000 optical professionals from across the globe. Read more about this show on TEF Magazine or visit their website to register for free.
