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EYECON 2026
March 6 @ 10:00 - March 8 @ 18:00
EYECON 2026
March 6-8, 2026
The Glasshouse, NYC
Following the success of its 2025 debut, EYECON, a premier luxury eyewear show, returns to The Glasshouse in New York City from March 6–8, 2026. Bringing together the world’s most influential eyewear designers, retailers, and fashion insiders.
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Building on the foundation of innovation and storytelling that made its inaugural year a standout, EYECON 2026 will expand its mission to highlight the next generation of luxury eyewear, which include: emerging designers, visionary retailers, and boundary-pushing creatives—while continuing to honor the legacy of established brands whose craftsmanship and influence have shaped the industry.
EYECON 2026 Highlights:
With its sweeping NYC skyline views and architectural elegance, The Glasshouse remains the ideal setting for EYECON’s convergence of luxury and creativity. Overlooking Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, the venue offers a refined backdrop that mirrors EYECON’s spirit; modern, dynamic, and rooted in design excellence. “The Glasshouse truly embodies what EYECON represents—clarity, vision, and connection,” says Dr. Jennifer Tsai, Optometrist and Founder of Line of Sight, and member of the EYECON Advisory Board. “It’s where fashion, optics, and innovation meet in a space that inspires both community and creativity.”
“EYECON is about evolution. We’re creating a platform where heritage and innovation exist in the same space—where icons of the industry share the stage with the designers and retailers shaping its future.
it’s a journey of discovery crafted for the world’s most visionary opticians, optometrists, and buyers. It’s where ideas take shape, inspiration is exchanged, and the spirit of New York sets the stage for something truly extraordinary.”
To enhance the experience for those attending from out of town, EYECON has partnered with The Kimpton Theta Hotel as its official hotel partner for 2026. A special room block rate will be available exclusively to EYECON exhibitors and attendees, offering a seamless stay in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just minutes’ walk from The Glasshouse. To book your room, visit the event’s hospitality page here.
“EYECON breathes new life into eyewear events, celebrating artistry, craftsmanship, and personal expression. It’s a hub for discovering timeless designs that transcend trends, powered by immersive experiences and inspiring conversations. At Black Optical, we approach eyewear as a story where design meets soul. EYECON is where the future of luxury eyewear takes shape, and we are here for it!”
As part of mid-March Eyewear Design Week, EYECON represents the future of luxury eyewear events, blending inspiration, education, and commerce into one extraordinary weekend.
“EYECON is a vision whose time has come, said . “An industry experience that aligns with the caliber of brands, designers, speakers, and buyers that the independent eyewear sector has been waiting for.”
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