The exclusive London eyewear event, the LONDONi, which presents niche and luxury eyewear brands at a gallery showroom in Percy Street, Fitzrovia, returns for UK fashion buyers and independent optical retailers
Organised by Chapman Agency and founder Francesca Chapman, The LONDONi has paved the way for a bi-annual luxury eyewear show focusing on independent eyewear brands exclusively. With a background in fashion, Chapman launched the event for the first time in 2023 with the aim of creating a meeting point for opticians and exclusive eyewear brands.
For the 6th edition, the event will take place on 14th and 15th September 2025, welcoming more than 15 exhibiting brands, including London’s very own Cutler and Gross, Lazare Studio from France and AKONI from Switzerland. (A full list of brands showing at the event can be found at the end of this article).
Already flourishing, the event highlights that small, intimate shows of this kind remain desirable among the UK optical community. Francesca Chapman told Eyestylist: “The LONDONi was born from a vision to redefine how we experience luxury eyewear, a space that’s intimate yet vibrant, where independent agents and brands come together not just to showcase products, but to inspire each other – and build a true community – it’s a connection that’s been missing from the UK until now.” Above: the facade of the venue in Fitzrovia in central London
Chapman also confirmed that the event will continue to take place twice a year in March and September and that bookings for the March 2026 event will open in early autumn.
Exhibitors at the LONDONi in September include: AKN Group, Balmain, Cazal, Cutler and Gross, District Vision, Hoffmann Natural Eyewear, HUG Spectacles, Lazare Studio, Maybach, NIKON, Orgreen Optics, PRESS Eyewear, Sestini, The Great Frog, VALENTINO and Yellows Plus. Find out more about The LONDONi @the_londoni