eyewear

Retail Asia05/12/2017

Safilo continues to expand internationally, boosting its presence in Asia. The Italian eyewear manufacturer has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for Thailandand Cambodia, adding to its international distribution network, now extending to 42 countries. Safilo, which is controlled by Dutch investment fund Hal, issued a press release announcing the signing of the deal with Supreme Eyewear, a major […]

Retail Asia31/10/2017

Jewellery retailer Cartier has teamed with Kering Eyewear for its latest eyewear collection. Presented at the Silmo International Optics and Eyewear Exhibition in Paris, it marks the official start of the companies’ licensing agreement. Described as “timeless”, the collection has three main components, Santos de Cartier, C de Cartier and Panthere de Cartier, and introduces […]

Retail Asia30/10/2017

The Singapore eyewear market is expected to reach US$400 million in value in the near future, says a new study. The Ken Research report notes amplified demand for premium eyewear brands as consumer awareness grows, with an emphasis on individualisation. “The market is transitioning toward a large number of diverse products and short product cycle,” […]

Retail Asia28/08/2017

Designer eyewear brand Gentle Monster from Korea will open its first flagship store for Southeast Asia in Orchard Road next month. With Samara (Sanskrit for “circle of life”) as its concept, the Ion Orchard space will off the brand’s full range, including its new collaboration with British actress/model/artist Tilda Swinton. Gentle Monster, which also has […]

Retail Asia12/03/2017

Hong Kong-based upscale eyewear brand MUJOSH has added its first Canadian store to its portfolio of over 700 boutiques across Asia and the South Pacific. The store’s opening is in line with a recent trend of international and local expansion of eyewear brands into Canada. MUJOSH opened in West Edmonton Mall at the end of […]

Retail Asia31/01/2017

Italian eyewear specialist Safilo Group has signed an exclusive distribution agreement in South Korea with Seeone, a respected local commercial eyewear operator. The new partnership is effective from 1 February. However, Safilo’s Korean duty free business will continue to be managed through the group’s global travel retail organisation and its local agents. Safilo said the […]

Retail Asia25/05/2016

Hong Kong eyewear retailer Mujosh has opened its first overseas concept store in Kuala Lumpur. The Mujosh Malaysia store is located in the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur at the heart of the Bukit Bintang retail district. Mujosh says by combining “industrial chic, nature and retro design style”, the concept store is aiming to bring a unique […]

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Safilo signs distribution deal for Thailand and Cambodia

Kering Eyewear, Cartier launch collection

Singapore eyewear market looking at U$400m, says report

Gentle Monster sets sights on Singapore

Eyewear brand MUJOSH opens first Canadian store at West Edmonton Mall

Safilo Group signs exclusive distribution agreement with Seeone in South Korea

Mujosh Malaysia home to first international concept store