Optical Prism April 2020 | Page 47

Glimpses TRANSITIONS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE IN CANADA SAFILO, ISABEL MARANT ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT Transitions Optical has launched updated French Safilo and Isabel Marant, known as one of the most and English consumer websites in Canada, with new tools to help consumers better understand their eye care and eyewear needs. Transitions.com features dynamic video content showcasing product functionality and provides an overview of the technology behind the company’s newest product, Transitions Signature GEN 8 lenses. “Our website is a critical channel to communicate with consumers, as we know that many like to do online research before visiting their eye care professional,” said Patience Cook, director, North American marketing, Transitions Optical. “The new site is simple, vibrant and intuitive, to help the visitor easily understand the product benefits influential brands among French designers, have announced a new global 10-year licence agreement for the design, manufacture and distribution of Isabel Marant sunglasses and optical frames. The first Isabel Marant collection will be launched with the spring/summer 2021 lines. “We are pleased to welcome to our portfolio one of the coolest French designer brands whose unique expression and iconic style ensure it stands out within the advanced luxury design segment. This positioning between contemporary and traditional luxury allows design-driven, trend-setting brands, such as Isabel Marant, to captivate and engage Gen Z and Millennials with their originality, recognition and authenticity,” says Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group. of Transitions lenses, as well as conditions like light sensitivity, that may be affecting them.” New or updated site content includes: Transitions Signature GEN 8 – information about the technology breakthrough and product improvements in the newest generation of Transitions Signature lenses: • Product information about the full family of Transitions lens products – including Transitions XTRActive, Transitions Vantage, Transitions Drivewear, Transitions Signature lenses style colours, Transitions XTRActive lenses style mirrors and the new contact lens in partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology; • A Light Sensitivity Quiz to help patients learn how light impacts their eyes and life daily – the quiz offers suggestions for products that may help lessen sensitivity to light; and • An ECP locator for consumers to find a provider of Transitions lenses nearby. For additional information, visit Transitions.com. Optical Prism | April 2020 45