Optical Prism March 2020 | Page 30

Special feature EXPANDING EYEWEAR PORTFOLIOS By Denis Langlois Just as life keeps evolving, so too do eyewear SAFILO PORTFOLIO EXPANDS companies. Safilo, a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing Various frame design, production and distribution firms have expanded their portfolios in recent months by adding new brands to their offerings. Some of these additions are the result of acquisitions or new partnerships, while others are launches of new proprietary brands. All of this is exciting news for Canadian ECPs and consumers alike in an eyewear industry that is also evolving and expanding. and distribution of eyewear, has added several new brands to its portfolio. The initial release from DB Eyewear by David Beck- ham, the first collection by David Beckham and Safilo, is expected this spring. Beckham, globally recognized for his style and inspired by many years of fashion and grooming experience, has worked closely with Safilo’s design team to imagine a wide and complete collection of sunglasses and optical frames, combining an effortless, British style and atti- tude with a vintage, timeless spirit and a sharp focus on detail and functionality, Safilo says. 28 Optical Prism | March 2020