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Independent Eyewear Creators Are Redefining Fashion Collaborations

The eyewear industry, long dominated by giants like EssilorLuxottica and Marcolin through scale, distribution, and branding, is undergoing a shift. With the rise of the quiet luxury movement, fashi...

Gucci's Cruise 2025 show

Gucci's Cruise 2025 show, held at London's Tate Modern, is a homecoming of sorts. It celebrates the city's influence on their founder, Guccio Gucci, who found inspiration for his travel go...

As seen on BeautyEQ

Interview by BeautyEQ If you have shopped for eyewear in Auckland, you have no doubt visited the renowned Sunglass Bar on Vulcan Lane. Owned and operated by Sherry Bell since 1996, it’s a desti...

New brand - Akoni Eyewear

New to Sunglass Bar, from the makers of Balmain, Akoni Eyewear. “Akoni rests on the twin pillars of intelligent design and honest luxury,” notes Akoni Group CEO and Co-founder Rosario Toscano. “Our...