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MYKITA opens store in Los Angeles, its third in the US

November 2nd 2026

The store is situated in Beverly Hills and features a light, open space designed to “engage the senses” – it features a comprehensive vision care service

Translating its signature eyewear universe into a contemporary optical space – MYKITA has created an environment “with the same material integrity and attention to detail that defines all its design” for this latest project.“We have developed a space designed to engage the senses in a deliberate way, elevating the experience beyond the transactional,” says MYKITA founder and creative director Moritz Krueger. “Every aspect of the new store concept has been considered accordingly, creating an atmosphere that feels restorative rather than overstimulating.” An integrated vision care offering complements the interior architecture, giving visitors access to advanced diagnostic technologies and comprehensive eye examinations in a single destination. Above: the new store front, MYKITA Los Angeles

MYKITA Los Angeles: sculptural “Softy” display elements, natural oak and aluminium are featured materials in the matt white interior

Central to the interior is a new interpretation of the iconic MYKITA wall, developed with Berlin studio Gonzalez Haase AAS. Formed from flowing aluminium surfaces, the display system is realised in matt white powder coating for the main showroom and anodised pure aluminium in the consultation lounge. Individual frames are presented on suspended shelves, while soft illumination shining through the slotted surface lends the structure depth and lightness.

A recurring curved geometry creates continuity throughout the space. Appearing across display systems, storage elements, mirrors and seating, the flowing radius establishes a consistent visual rhythm and softens the technical character of the materials. Pale peach serves as an identifying tone throughout the space, complementing the restrained palette of natural oak, aluminium and matt white while transforming functional elements into considered objects. Open oak structures reveal their construction, providing counter space and housing specially developed mobile storage pieces inspired by MYKITA’s signature airline trolleys. Folded aluminium high stools echo the flowing geometry, continuing the dialogue between precision manufacturing and functional design. The sculptural Softy display elements introduce an unexpected tactile dimension. Their monolithic appearance conceals a soft interior of reclaimed foam, creating a sensory interaction while offering a playful perspective on material reuse.

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MYKITA Los Angeles: an interior described as “an environment where senses can recalibrate”

Beyond the architecture, every sensory element has been carefully considered. Biodynamic lighting adapts throughout the day in response to natural outdoor conditions, supporting comfortable vision and accurate colour perception. Carefully engineered acoustics combine sustainable sound absorbers with studio-quality sound reproduction and a bespoke ambient sound composition to create a subtle sonic backdrop.

An MDC | MYKITA signature scent and a specially selected tea from Eduard/, the Berlin label founded by tea sommelier Eduardo Molina, add to the sensory experience. The MDC | MYKITA Capsule Institute extends the holistic approach with specialist skincare for the eye area selected in partnership with Berlin beauty authority MDC, founded by Melanie Dal Canton.

Find out more at www.mykita.com

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WINK Optometrists – Australia: a colourful, contemporary transformation

October 28th 2026

The Elwood store has seen a dramatic makeover this year, to celebrate 20 years …

The brand new interior at the store in Elwood, Victoria (Australia), has been created by local designers and friends of the WINK team, Andy Kelly and Mitchell Zurek of Brud Studio. “WINK is 20 years in business this year and the current store fit was 10 years old so we saw it as a birthday gift,” the team told Eyestylist when we asked why they chose to refit this year. “We began the design conversation last year. We have been in the beautiful bayside suburb of Elwood in Melbourne for the entire 20 years. We are part of a wonderful community and the high street is a great combination of unique businesses.”

Inspired by Iris Apfel, the new interior features striking custom-made cabinets, including a bright red display unit presenting each piece as a treasured ‘objet’. Natural walnut sits alongside candy-coloured lacquer, travertine, glass and polished metal, creating a layered, lived-in environment that feels more like a home than a conventional optical practice. “The attention to detail reflects our approach to eyewear itself,” they say, “carefully curated, deeply considered and designed to create lasting connections with the people who visit us. WINK’s philosophy has always centred on combining exceptional eye care with a highly curated, design-led environment that fosters connection and individuality.” Above: the new WINK interior features custom-made fittings and unique furniture – the ‘pendant’ light is by local Melbourne artist, Cordon Salon

WINK Optometrists: “The store design has a touch of each of us Lucy – texture, Robbie – clinical clean stainless steel and Jo – colour…and “a feeling of Europe”

“I think you always love the feel and comfort of a place you have adapted to but changing that makes you change things too. It gives new direction…” Jo at WINK

WINK Optometrists: a stunning mix of shiny, natural and textured surfaces – with a bold use of colour and inspiration from Iris Apfel

Asked if the collections have changed since the new store opened, Eyestylist learnt that while new collections have not been added, there is a deeper presentation of some of the favourite brands. “We find that although there may be brand crossover with other stores no one chooses the same unique pieces that we do.” The store also stocks a new Australian-made signature WINK frame and their own chic in-house designed travel cases for storing multiple frames. Find out more at www.winkoptom.com.au

Read our first feature on WINK from September 2011: https://www.eyestylist.com/2011/09/wink-optometrists-melbourne-australia/

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Marc Le Bihan: Arcus Paris

October 16th 2026

The young jewellery eyewear brand is now available at Marc Le Bihan

Following a pop-up during Paris Fashion Week, the young independent brand ARCUS is now available at Marc Le Bihan’s exclusive boutique, “Le 39″—a space dedicated to emerging design talent.

Located at 39 Rue Étienne Marcel (Paris, 1st arrondissement), Marc Le Bihan’s concept store, “Le 39,” has established itself as a Parisian launchpad for up-and-coming designers. A key feature of this new arrangement is that customers can now visit the boutique to discover and try on the entire ARCUS collection in person.

With its “punk-chic” aesthetic, ARCUS has attracted the attention of several celebrities – Megan Fox, Sofiane Pamart, Bill Kaulitz, and the rapper SCH—who wore the “Lynx” model at the Stade de France and at Paris Fashion Week and the “Canis” model at an Audemars Piguet event. Above: ARCUS at Marc Le Bihan

Phoenix by Arcus Paris: featuring decorative piercings

About the brand / Founded in Paris by Amanda Cheng, Arcus Paris is an independent eyewear brand that wishes to redefine sunglasses as a form of art and self-expression. Handcrafted from deadstock materials and adorned with piercings, each pair reflects a balance of precision, individuality, and responsible craftsmanship. Embodying resilience, authenticity, and the beauty of imperfection, Arcus “celebrates the quiet power of personal identity and rebellion.” Find out more at www.arcusparis.com

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Lunettes Selection celebrates 20 years

October 2nd 2026

“We have three shops in Berlin, an in-house brand called Lunettes Kollection and we source vintage pieces. Over the last years we have increasingly established ourselves as eyewear consultants for TV and film” Uta Geyer

Uta Geyer founded Lunettes Selection in 2006. “Lunettes Selection has grown into an independent eyewear business with three Berlin stores and an international reach far beyond Berlin. What started with a search for exceptional glasses has become a collection, an archive and a specialist eyewear service for customers, designers, stylists and film productions.” Above: the Lunettes Selection stores are well known for their exceptional interiors

The store interiors are carefully curated

A particular speciality of Lunettes Selection is the collection of unworn vintage eyewear and dead stock: beautifully preserved original frames that have remained untouched in old stocks and collections, sometimes for decades. “Finding these pieces is still very much a personal process,” says Uta. “I travel internationally to search for forgotten stock. These sourcing trips take me to places where old collections can still be found, by looking through boxes and archives for pieces that are no longer available through conventional distribution.” The archive that has been created in this way has made Lunettes Selection a point of contact for international costume designers, who regularly visit the Berlin stores or order remotely for productions. Uta regularly sources specific glasses for Netflix productions and Hollywood films.

Uta Geyer – *photographed by Jordana Schramm*

Vintage eyewear: Anglo American Optical England – image courtesy of Lunettes Selection

Eyewear from the Lunettes Selection archive has appeared in productions including Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch, where Lunettes Selection supplied the glasses worn by Monsieur Néscaffier. Lunettes Selection is also known for providing specialised lenses for film productions. For Conclave, Lunettes Selection supplied lenses with a special coating designed to minimise reflections. More recently, Lunettes Selection produced blood red lenses for a production starring Isabelle Huppert. The film Blutgräfin is scheduled for release in October. Lunettes Selection has also supplied eyewear for Berlin based drama series, 4 Blocks.

A pale pink vintage sunglass shape – origin Belgium

Costume designers often turn to Uta for her expertise. Her connection to film and costume goes back to her studies, where she specialised in film and graduated with a Magister Artium. She also worked in a theatre, where she was responsible for sourcing props. Her interest in film, costume and visual storytelling pre-dates Lunettes Selection and has been part of her work from the beginning.

Alongside its vintage archive, Lunettes Selection presents independent international eyewear labels and its own house brand, Lunettes Kollektion. Founded by Uta Geyer in 2011, Lunettes Kollektion is handcrafted in small, family run factories in Northern Italy, combining classic shapes with a twist, traditional craftsmanship and lasting quality. Find out more at https://lunettes-selection.de

Lunettes Selection first appeared on Eyestylist.com in 2011. Click here for the feature: https://www.eyestylist.com/2011/02/lunettes-brillenagentur-torstrasse-berlin/

Exterior shopfront with a dark green vertical sign bearing white letters next to a glass display window and dried flower decor inside.

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Bottega di Sguardi + Akoni – for Pitti Uomo

June 19th 2026

Bottega di Sguardi hosts the brand during Pitti Uomo

Akoni Eyewear has made an appearance at Bottega di Sguardi in Florence during Pitti Uomo. They describe the shop as a concept store “that shares Akoni’s vision of research, authenticity, and meticulous attention to detail”. Founded by Simone Ghedini, the store was conceived as a space that transcends the traditional optical boutique, bringing together aesthetics, product culture, and research in an authentic and thoughtfully curated environment. Above: Bottega di Sguardi in Florence, Italy – promoting Akoni during Pitti Uomo

Akoni highlighted at Bottega di Sguardi for Pitti Uomo – 2026

“I felt connected to Akoni from the very beginning. I admire its ability to interpret luxury through balance, detail, and depth. It is a sensibility that closely reflects the way I envision Bottega Di Sguardi.” — Simone Ghedini

Taking place during Pitti Uomo, A Refined Start, the title of the event, offered an opportunity to connect with the Akoni universe and share a moment with a community described as being united by an interest in design and eyewear quality. Find out more about the store at https://www.bottegadisguardi.com