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OTIS Eyewear: style with substance

18th June 2026

The Australian eyewear brand, OTIS Eyewear has added more styles – now available also in Europe, designed to transcend the boundaries between style, durability, sustainability and technical excellence. OTIS is B Corp Certified

Founded in Yallingup, Western Australia, the independent brand, OTIS creates designs suitable for sports and the great outdoors, as well as for everyday city living. The focus for OTIS has always been on delivering style with substance, and a noteworthy commitment to sustainable design. “We really try to stay away from fast-fashion trends that only last a few months,” says Nathan Omodei, Director & CEO of OTIS. “Our focus has always been on creating timeless designs that outlast seasonal shifts and stay relevant for years to come. Our goal is to deliver frames that add genuine value to our customers’ lives and adventures, combining durability, comfort, and classic style.” Above: Birdie by Otis Eyewear

Chorus by OTIS Eyewear – a stylish outdoor solution by the sustainable independent eyewear brand

Their latest season of eyewear and sunglasses continues to deliver crowd favourites like the Swiss grilamid design for men, model After Dark from their debut season, as well as adding further appeal with a mix of both fashion and active frames.
The collection includes premium acetate and fashion-forward designs such as new style, Birdie, and the clean, crisp, and quietly confident model Chorus, a reworking of the iconic wayfarer shape crafted from certified biodegradable Eco-Acetate.

Close-up of a hand gripping black sunglasses with reflective lenses, outdoors on rocky ground. — Vanta by OTIS – with LIT Lens technology – designed to wear for outdoor activities such as fishing, trekking and surfing

For those who seek a sports design OTIS highlights their Vanta Sport style this season. Built for the elements, this active frame features OTIS’s signature LIT Lens technology, built on scratch-resistant mineral glass. The LIT Lens boosts natural colours, increases contrast, and cuts glare. A pinnacle visual experience

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LIT Lens technology at OTIS Eyewear / Light Improvement Technology is the next evolution in OTIS Mineral Glass lenses. The new L.I.T. lens offers clarity through colour enhancement. The exclusive Light Improvement Technology lifts primary colours in one’s surroundings while blocking out inter-primary shades to make vision more vivid and more precise.

Find out more at www.otiseyewear.com

Woman on a Ladder Painting a Giant Mural of Two Faces Wearing Sunglasses on a Pink Wall. | Eyestylist 15th June 2026

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IOKO Studio: AMY A MY collection launches

15th June 2026

As the annual campaign launches at IOKO Studio, Eyestylist brings the attention on one of Europe’s rare spectacle-making studios preserving the art of making genuine handmade frames for their atelier collection, One of a Kind

IOKO STUDIO, a start-up eyewear atelier producing exclusive handmade artisan frames, conceived and created by by Dana Prekopová and Erika Remencová, with Ester Svitková launches a new collection of sunglasses and a supporting multimedia campaign. The campaign has been designed to reflect the characteristic layering of the handmade acetate frames. On billboards, in busts of the IOKO team members, in multiple generations’ gazes and faces that overlap and complement each other…image, emotion, identity come together; everything unfolds through layers. The actress Annamaria Janekova is the protagonist of the campaign starring alongside film producer, Tereza Fekete on location in the environs of the city of Bratislava.

Eyestylist.com previewed the new frame collection on a visit to IOKO Optika in Bratislava in April. Above: IOKO Studio – AMY A MY campaign launch for new artisan eyewear collection. Art Direction & Photography: @maria_pincikova; AMY: @annamaria.janekova

Person on a ladder adjusting a pink billboard showing three oversized heads wearing large sunglasses, with a tall cylindrical tower in the sky behind. — IOKO Studio

“Femininity doesn’t have to be gentle to be beautiful….” IOKO Studio – AMY A MY collection

IOKO Studio: a new collection launches – produced by hand in the studio space at IOKO Optika (Slovakia) – one of Europe’s most highly acclaimed architect-designed optical stores

This new collection by the female artisans celebrates women and all the forms they take. It’s about the many layers we carry as humans, strength and fragility, boldness, intuition, voice and silence. Each pair of glasses is made from three acetate layers and every piece is an original, made on site by hand with the expertise and precision of passionate artisans. No layer is accidental, each one adds character and a new perspective. The motif of layering runs through the entire collection and campaign. On billboards, in busts, in generations of gazes and faces that overlap and complement each other. Image, emotion, identity. All layered.

IOKO Studio has produced a series of handmade eyewear collections in the last years and produced exclusive eyewear concepts for projects with Czech actress, Antonie Formanová in 2024 (Sunset and Sunrise – https://www.eyestylist.com/2024/10/ioko-studio-one-of-a-kind-sunset-sunrise/) and with Slovak actor, Milan Ondrik in 2025.

Each year, Dana and Erika of IOKO Studio develop a small collection of one-of-a-kind sculptural pieces, often inspired initially by a muse – an actress or actor – to start off the creative development. All tooling and finishing of the designs takes place at IOKO Optika in front of customers and passers-by. The frames are particularly well-known for their crafted finishes, each one with an appearance that is slightly different from another.

This new exclusive collection is available from 17th June 2026 via @ioko_optika (Bratislava, Slovakia). Find out more at www.ioko.sk and read out interview with Dana at https://www.eyestylist.com/2022/11/10-questions-dana-prekopova-ioko-optika/

IOKO STUDIO campaign credits: Eyewear Design & Handcraft: MY @ioko_studio, @dana_ioko, @erika_remencova @zenytrebalubit2; Art Direction & Photography: @maria_pincikova ;   AMY: @annamaria.janekova; Horse Rider: @terezafkt  ; Production: @terezafkt;  Styling: @nemamconaseba; Fashion Brands & Designers: @neheraofficial @borishanecka ; Make-up: @riapontikis; Hair: @kristywolfmakeup ; Video: @eron_vrabel ; Graphic Design: @eugeneugeneu; 3D Scanning and Modeling: @v.netri, @erika_remencova ; Photo Studio: @basefactory – IOKO Studio extends special thanks to: @stangelracing @designfactory_sk

This is an exclusive feature by Clodagh Norton, who travelled to IOKO OPTIKA by invitation earlier this year to preview the new collection and to see the making of the frames first hand. This feature is an exclusive for Eyestylist.com. AI was not used in the writing of the report.

Close-up of a Curved Black Lever with a Blue End Cap and Handwritten Text Along Its Length, Against a Purple–blue Gradient Background. | Eyestylist 13th June 2026

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An iconic eyewear edition: MOREL x Constance Guisset

13th June 2026

A new Limited Edition model is announced in the collaboration between the French eyewear producer and the French industrial and interior designer, Constance Guisset

The sunglasses design, which is named Esperluette Bold, is released in a limited edition of 150 pieces, each one featuring the signature of the designer on the temple tip. Conceived as a collector’s frame, the style is characterised by an eye-catching almond eye shape with decorative end pieces which are inspired by the shape of the ampersand (in French, “l’esperluette”). Produced in jet black acetate, the frame also has an elegant curved nose bridge that follows the soft, sweeping calligraphy inspired line of the frame front.

Esperluette Bold by MOREL x Constance Guisset – Photography @ Vincent Leroux

About MOREL x Constance Guisset / MOREL first launched a collaboration collection with Constance Guisset in September 2025, drawing inspiration from the world of calligraphy. Her design approach is rooted in a “tireless exploration of line”, and a fascination for the interplay between thick and thin lines, transforming a simple contour into an exceptional creation. This sensibility is reflected in the frames developed in collaboration with MOREL, where light and shadow subtly interplay, “evoking the refinement of a carefully written word.” Find out more at www.morel.com

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Trends update: sport inspired eyewear, a continuing theme

10th June 2026

Sport influences remain strong – and growing (AW 2026/27) – in ready-to-wear and mainline sunglass and optical collections – look for tech details created with a particularly luxurious finish, a consistent exploration of the potential of functional details for enhanced comfort and a noteworthy use of sports details to inspire new design concepts with a superior build and contemporary edge…all the examples selected and cited by Eyestylist.com show focus on technical excellence and performance for particular wearer needs – without compromising on style and good design

Sport influences in the main line collections are nothing new. Yet this season and into 2027, sport inspiration is a driving focus for some eyewear designers. Even the subtlest details, shapes or material finishes may be informed by a sports aesthetic, with new iterations of masks and wrap sunglasses in the premium, luxury and avant-garde collections.

There have also been a number of intriguing collaborations between independent eyewear brands, fashion labels, and even events which propose luxe, sports-infused performance models that perfectly fuse qualities from different worlds. They include KITON x L.G.R, Article One x Mission Workshop and Brett x Wheels and Waves – and announced just in the last 24 hours, RONALDINHO x DITA, in light of the upcoming World Cup. This collection is billed as “a shared vision of artistry, performance, and individuality”.

Above: KITON x L.G.R, a collaboration collection launched earlier in the year, the styles were developed to translate KITON’s sartorial aesthetic into an essential elegant, high-tech accessory, “capable of combining style, performance, and optical innovation”. The style pictured is an 8-base curved wraparound which features Barberini mineral glass polarised sun lenses – www.lgrworld.com

Front view of white sunglasses with green lenses on a white background. — Article One – Manistee sunglasses

Frames by Article One, including those featured in its collab with Mission Workshop blend performance and a tasteful minimal design aesthetic for sports enthusiasts who seek a pared-back contemporary design for all activities. Retangular and confident, the Manistee sunglasses brings quiet athleticism through the double-bar format and subtle surface sculpting. Custom integrated spring hinges and adjustable pads ensure a precision fit, while TR18 polarized lenses add performance to the optics. Acetate with hand polished and matte finishes, highlight its depth and crafted presence. Find out more about the collection at www.articleoneeyewear.com

SALT. Optics – model Hatch is a sporty wrap in luxe Japanese acetate

SALT’s 20 Year Collection honours the brand’s history with inspired wrap designs, handcrafted in Japan. The bold sporty acetate wrap shapes are inspired by SALT’s early designs dating back to 2006, interpreted with refinement through Japanese craftsmanship and remarkable attention to detail – and made to elevate any look, from surf-inspired looks to streetwear layers. Interior matting, newly developed hardware, and SALT.’s proprietary stopper hinges reflect a level of precision and durability that sets these frames apart. Finished with 8-base Japanese polarized lenses and a 20th anniversary plaque, each limited-production piece is built to feel elevated, refined, and one of a kind. www.saltoptics.com

Avantgarde label VAVA is also an interested in sports design and how it can influence structure – even in optical frame designs. Their new model WL0118 is a rectangular optical silhouette crafted from German silver and complemented by lightweight aluminium hinges. Defined by a minimalism aesthetic, and an unusual bridge detail, the frame looks unique and modern, with a subtle sports-infused design which gives it edge. www.vavaeyewear.com

Black-framed sunglasses with square green lenses, front view — BRETT x Wheels and Waves – the new WW2026 sunglasses

The French independent label BRETT collaborates with Wheels and Waves (a festival in Biarritz, South of France) to create technical designs combining functionality and attitude. The new WW2026 has a stainless-steel frame, reinterpreting BRETT Eyewear’s aesthetic through the bold and raw universe of Wheels and Waves. On the side shields, a welded metal section evokes the Wheels & Waves logo, like a machined component integrated directly into the frame. The matte, gunmetal, and black finishes reinforce the industrial and minimalist aesthetic, while the category 2 polarized CR39 lenses provide contrast, visual depth, and visual comfort in all riding conditions. Find out more at https://brett-eyewear.com

Luxury Eyeglasses with Rose-gold Frames Resting on a Crystal Pedestal Against a Dark Background, Showcasing the Product's Design. | Eyestylist 8th June 2026

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TVR®OPT introduce first edition in titanium, with Nakanishi 1928®

8th June 2026

A heritage collaboration in Japanese titanium, where archival TAKABO design is reimagined through contemporary Japanese craftsmanship and DUOTONE construction

Following the success of TVR®537 in 2024, TVR®OPT Japan and Nakanishi 1928® have unveiled two designs, TVR®538 and TVR®539, in a new collaboration uniting archival Japanese design heritage with contemporary titanium craftsmanship. Designed by fourth-generation craftsman, Masayoshi Nakanishi, the collection reinterprets TAKABO, an archival design dating back to the late 1930s, once crafted in celluloid and gold, and now reborn through a modern lens. Founded in 1928 in Fukuoka, Nakanishi 1928® has spent nearly a century preserving Japan’s artisanal eyewear traditions, evolving from precious metal craftsmanship to refined handmade frame making across four generations.

The TVR®538 and TVR®539 revive original the TAKABO temple and bridge designs, transformed into a contemporary double-rim titanium construction. Introducing the DUOTONE concept, each frame combines two distinct titanium finishes within a single structure — creating subtle depth, contrast, and architectural refinement. Above: TVR®539 in Black and Light Gold

Eyeglasses displayed on a glass platform against a dark background in a product shot. — TVR®538 in Antique Silver and Black

“One frame, one life — creations made with true dedication carry the memory and spirit of their maker”

— Masayoshi Nakanishi

The Nakanishi family crest is subtly engraved on the temples, reinforcing the brand’s lineage and cultural heritage. This collaboration also marks a significant milestone for TVR®OPT, known for its work in Zylonite, as it ventures into titanium eyewear for the first time. Partnering with Nakanishi 1928®, renowned for its expertise in metal frame artistry, brings authenticity and depth to this new direction.

Beyond aesthetics, the layered inner rim offers enhanced lens coverage, making the collection particularly suited for prescription wearers while maintaining a sleek metal profile. Available in two silhouettes — a refined semi-orbal shape and a classic oval — the collection balances vintage proportion with contemporary wearability. Inspired by traditional Japanese architectural joinery, the frames feature an interlocking screw assembly, resulting in durability with lightness and precision. Karakusa engravings elevate the design across the bridge, rims, and temples, while the Nakanishi family’s ancestral kamon is engraved as a subtle tribute to its samurai lineage and enduring heritage.

Find out more about the new models on Instagram at www.instagram.com/tvropt/ This feature was written by Clodagh Norton at Eyestylist.com. All rights reserved. AI was not used in the creation of this feature.

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