The festive season in India brings with it in an atmosphere of happiness and cheer, and an opportunity to celebrate with loved ones. In a bid to capture the grandeur and warmth of Indian festivities, Versace launches a limited-edition Eyewear Collection
featuring two iconic Sun styles, meticulously crafted for ‘him’ and ‘her’.

The two exclusive styles will be available in havana with brown gradient lenses and feature the iconic Gold Greca on the temple. Both the styles have “Celebrating India” imprinted within the right temple, making these styles special for the Indian market. The two sunglasses will be available in a golden gift box wrapped in a cheerful festive spirit, making it a perfect gifting option for loved ones—be it for festivities, anniversaries, and weddings.

Sanjay brings to the role a wealth of experience acquired over the last 30 years in different positions in different organizations within the industry and has a deep knowledge of the India optical market. With his firm belief on “Employee first philosophy as engaged employees create magic together working as a TEAM”. The appointment as MD will see Sanjay step-up to lead the delivery of Hoya Lens India expansion plans, supporting eye-care practitioners through an increasingly challenging and evolving India retail and South-Asia retail environment.

Speaking on Shree Ramniklal Modi’s demise, Mr.Siraj Bolar, Editor-in-Chief of VisionPlus Magazine said, “My most remembered occasion of spending some time with him was when I had interviewed him during the shaping up of my dream project of the time, ‘Visionaries’ Coffee Table Book, an account on the stalwarts who had contributed in the shaping up of the Indian Optical Industry. I still have the flashback of that meeting in his office in Kalbadevi, Mumbai.”

Having started his optical journey with Ganko, Ramniklal Modi started his own venture in 1968. He went on to build one of the most respected wholesale and retail businesses in Mumbai. He had been actively involved in the functioning of Alankar Opticians right till the end and was an inspiration for a whole generation.

Mr Dilip Kothari of Ganko shared a few words remembering the stalwart. “Ramnikbhai was my teacher and friend. I feel orphaned and at loss for words today. The Alankar family has been an extension of the Ganko family, which shares a huge history and legacy. It’s a huge personal loss for us and for the Indian optical industry. Our deepest condolences to the entire Alankar family and staff. May his soul rest in peace!”

Bettina Reiter, Exhibition Director of OPTI, the international trade show for optics and design, along with Klaus Plaschka, managing director of GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH, in their capacity as organisers, revealed in an interview why in the future, trade fairs will be more important than ever, what the industry can expect from OPTI 2022 and why the venue in Munich will be a business booster.

“We are planning a live event that will be augmented by digital offerings, both in the run-up to and during and after the trade show that will provide the intensive interaction that the industry urgently needs.” – Bettina Reiter, Exhibition Director OPTI

“Our core business is to bring people together and this will continue to be a key focus for our future activities. However, we no longer singularly see ourselves as a provider of stand space that allows exhibitors to put on a presentation but as the conductor of a multifaceted orchestra.” – Klaus Plaschka, Managing Director GHM.

The discussion aims to deliberate on women and the most prevalent eye health issues among them, barriers to access eye health care services, and the economic and social benefits a pair of spectacles will bring. It will discuss ways to raise awareness of the importance of vision among women.

This is being held on 16th April 2021 and is open to Retail and other Eyecare Professionals, Optometry Students and others who are interested.

“The new Agility Autodeblocker completes our automated post-polishing product offering. When combined with our Duality De-Taper & Cleaner, and our award-winning Velocity Lens Coater, our customers can fully automate the post-polishing process,” explains Coburn Technologies President Alex Incera. “Lenses can be deblocked, de-taped, cleaned and coated in minutes without operator involvement”.

Agility is ideal for high volume labs that prefer a convenient automated solution. Both lenses are automatically removed from a job tray, placed onto the appropriate deblocking rings, and then deblocked simultaneously using mechanical action. Contrary to deblocking with powerful water jets that displace alloy, causes alloy waste, and produce contaminated water waste, Agility separates the lens from the block, without water, in one clean, swift, mechanical action.

“The name ‘Agility’ embodies our goals for the capabilities of the machine; rapidity, resilience and boldness” Alex Incera explains. The technology is also versatile in its ability to process a wide range of lens geometries and ring diameters. Agility is both UL and CE certified.

Panellists at the India Vision Institute (IVI)-VisionPlus Magazine hosted ‘Spectacles for Every Indian – Making it a Reality’ panel discussion on March 22 shared their knowledge and ideas in a thought-provoking and stimulating discussion that covered numerous aspects, including accessibility, affordability, awareness, the need for advocacy to encourage government intervention, and the way forward to ensure that every Indian who needs a pair of spectacles will have it.

Pratik & Sagar Doshi, Directors of Stepper Eyewear and the sons of the dynamic Kirit Doshi, played perfect hosts as they presented all the latest collections of the famous global and booked orders. This event was attended by a large group of opticians from Delhi who all came together to gain a better understanding of the brand.

“Stepper stays true to its original concept, ‘Creating Fashion that fits’ The premium eyewear brand funded by Hans Stepper in 1970 has been unwavering in its dedication to the highest quality, advanced technology and ongoing innovation. The company’s highly skilled frame designers create up to 150 new styles every year, which are available in over 60 countries,” said Sagar Doshi. 

Exciting new styles from STEPPER as well as innovative contemporary classics from STEPPER were launched. STEPPER also launched STS-30046, an answer to how much fun can one have with glasses on. STS-30046 is a fresh take on the classic panto shape, the keyhole bridge gives a hint at the professional origins of STEPPERS as much as it adds character to the design. Colour variations offer crystal and opaque fronts with an on-trend ‘skeleton’ outline found on selected models. Part of the fun is choosing a colour that is ‘more you’ whilst discovering the relative weightlessness (6.6g) and sublime comfort as you try on such a fashionable frame. 

The appeal of STEPPER lies in their ‘lightweight’ approach to comfort, fashion and price.

This intervention follows the actions taken in Italy in 2020, which involved the closure of the Martignacco production site and the reorganization of the Longarone site, which is still ongoing. The already complex situation of the Ormož site in terms of reduction of volumes – due to the termination of the licensing agreements for major brands and the ever-growing trend towards acetate products, a material appreciated by optical customers and consumers for its quality and prestige – has been worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic and has led to structural imbalances which are not sustainable for the years to come.

Furthermore, the above-mentioned closure would be consistent with the Group’s business objectives aimed at optimizing and improving the efficiency of its manufacturing footprint. The Group confirms the opening of a discussion table with the Trade Unions and institutions to
identify all possible solutions in order to mitigate any social impacts of this painful scenario.

This sophisticated frame fuses modern finishes with a 1980’s inspired aesthetic. Details on the thick temples highlight the emblem of the French Maison, the mother and child gold plaque. The emblem represents the special bond between Jeanne Lanvin and her daughter, Marguerite, and is featured in jewellery, accessories and ready-to-wear items in the Lanvin collection.

Part of the Yu Garden collection, the frame explores the exchange between heritage and contemporary, using the past to invent the future. The collection reexamines the legacy of the Maison, its design archives and transcends Lanvin’s ideological meaning.

A Lanvin eyewear chain attaches to the hollowed tips, adding a luxe feel to the bold, oversized silhouette. This is available in Black, Tortoiseshell, Green/Havana Green and Striped Red.