Moto Mania

The Carrera | Ducati SS23 eyewear collection from Safilo fuses bold, sport-inspired design with high-quality, fashion-forward elements, offering a full range of ophthalmic frames and sunglasses.

Styles in the collection serve as a nod to Ducati’s high-performance Panigale V4 (the temples are inspired by the side view of the bike model), with an attention to detail and comfortable constructions; a shiny varnish treatment on the inner temples is designed to ensure maximum comfort, especially while wearing a helmet.

Pictured is Italian MotoGP World Champion Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia, an ambassador for the collection, in the Carrera | Ducati SS23 Carduc 024.

Chic Expression

NW77th presents two new sunglass styles (Devil’s Thorn and Venus Fly Trap) from independent, optical family-owned eyewear business Studio Optyx.

The NW77th Venus Fly Trap (pictured) is a retro-inspired, oversized oval silhouette with a checkered texture featured on the temple interior. Each bold colorway the style is offered in is new to the brand.

FRESH CUTS

• Latin American eyewear company Ben & Frank has launched Eastman Acetate Renew in its optical frames. The company anticipates that 20% of its frame line will be converted to Acetate Renew by the end of the year, with an increased offering in the future.

• EssilorLuxottica and Roger Federer announced the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement for the design, manufacture, and worldwide distribution of eyewear between the Roger Federer and Oliver Peoples brands. The inaugural collection will launch in Spring 2024.

Built to Last

The Shinola Built by Flexon collection from Marchon Eyewear unveils three new sunglass styles and four ophthalmic styles to its Runwell and Arrow assortments.

Drawing design influence from the detailing of Shinola watches, highlights include two-tone metal colorations, bridges with Flexon memory metal, and versatile silhouettes.

The Shinola Built by Flexon SH27000 and SH2700S (pictured) illustrate the collection’s easy-to-wear shapes and classic colorations.

Subtle Statement

J.F. Rey has released two new silhouettes to its Whisper concept—minimalist designs in metal highlighted by pop colors and artistic designs on the temples.

The J.F. Rey Whisper JF3015 and JF3016 ophthalmic models are created to serve as “makeup to sculpt the eyes” in hues including lavender, fuchsia, lilac, poppy, and apricot.

MSRP: $456    jfrey.fr/en/