2024-04-19 14:09
Eye Care for Long-haul Flight If you’ve been keeping up with me on social media, you probably saw that I recently returned to Hong Kong for Easter. Sadly, it was to bid farewell to my… Read More
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2024-03-22 14:11
What is Dry Eyes? Dry eyes is a topic that is becoming increasingly prevalent in our society. We hear about it more frequently nowadays, and it seems to have suddenly become a significant is… Read More
2024-03-15 12:09
A/W 2024 fashion week The A/W 2024 fashion week has concluded, showcasing some incredible eyewear trends that are sure to make a lasting impact. After carefully analysing the images, I have… Read More
2024-03-12 12:43
Celebs’ Eyewear Steals the Show at Oscars 2024 The 96th Academy Awards weren’t just a celebration of cinematic brilliance; they were a fashion spectacle too, especially when it c… Read More
2024-03-08 17:00
A Timeless Collection for Young Readers Yesterday, World Book Day celebrated with the perfect timing of the launch of the new Mr Men and Little Miss eyewear collection for children by Contin… Read More
2024-03-01 14:23
The 2024 SAG Awards The 2024 SAG Awards weren’t just a celebration of cinematic achievements; they also set the stage for this year’s must-watch eyewear trends. While the spotlig… Read More
2024-02-26 22:27
STEPPER EYEWEAR, a pioneer of design, materials, and production processes in the eyewear industry, is committed to creating classic designs crafted from state-of-the-art plastic materials. … Read More
2024-02-16 13:47
Celeb Eyewear News On February 14th, 2024, in Paris, France, Rihanna adorned herself with the exquisite Emmanuelle Khanh dusty mauve ‘Angeli‘ sunglasses while joining A$AP Rocky… Read More
2024-02-07 13:49
Introduction to MIDO 2024: A Global Spectacle MIDO stands unmatched as the largest optical show globally, attracting attendees from every corner of the world. Mido 2024, the premier event is… Read More
2024-02-06 17:21
The Prelude: Mido 2024 Made in Italy Event My MIDO 2024 adventure kicked off a day before the official opening with an exclusive event named “Made in Italy.” This special gatheri… Read More
2024-01-31 19:00
The Countdown Begins: MIDO’s 52nd Edition The 52nd edition of MIDO, the esteemed international eyewear show, is gearing up for an exciting start. From February 3rd to 5th, Fieramilano… Read More
2024-01-29 12:27
I wear both glasses and contact lenses because it suits me. I find contact lenses are especially handy during sports activities. I’m not brave enough to undergo laser eye surgery, so c… Read More
2024-01-26 12:44
Jennifer Lopez Schiaparelli’s Glasses The world of fashion and eyewear collided spectacularly at Paris couture Fashion Week 2024, where celebrities showcasing the best of the best in f… Read More
2024-01-25 13:43
STEPPER Spirit Style STS-30070 As a pioneer in eyewear technology, STEPPER EYEWEAR designs frames that prioritise proper lens positioning and aim to boost the wearer’s confidence. &lsq&hell…Read More
2024-01-22 11:09
Countdown to MIDO 2024 Milano, 18 January 2024 – The countdown is on for the 52nd edition of MIDO, the prestigious international eyewear show. Set to take place from February 3rd to 5t… Read More
2024-01-19 15:03
Opti 2024 brands highlights and trends to watch… Opti 2024 was an eyewear extravaganza, and I’m excited to share my top three standout brands from the event. Amidst a sea of inn… Read More
2024-01-16 20:04
Industry News- Opti 2024 was a huge success! Yesterday, an official press release was issued for Opti 2024. The following content has been condensed from the press release to make it more re… Read More
2024-01-15 17:15
Recap on Opti 2024 I can’t believe Opti 2024 has already been and gone. This show sure signal the start of exciting new developments in the optical world. For me, Opti strikes the perf… Read More
2024-01-10 12:02
Opti 2024 To Do List… Just 2 days left until the international trade show for optics & design begins in Munich! With the motto #WEAREopti, countless cutting-edge innovations and t… Read More
2024-01-09 15:02
Golden Globe Celeb Eyewear Style The 2024 Golden Globe Awards were a spectacle of style wasn’t it, and guess what? Eyewear emerged as the accessory du jour if you ask me. Let’s d… Read More
2024-01-05 10:46
Opti 2024 Start up Zone At Opti 2024, we are excited to offer newcomers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re taking it up a notch with the introduction of our cutting-e… Read More
2023-12-21 16:49
Hey Eyewear Enthusiasts! Ever wondered what it’s like to wear glasses that not only help you see but also make you look like a star? Well, today’s your lucky day because we&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-12-15 13:11
Men’s Eye Beauty routine In the realm of beauty and personal care, there’s a burgeoning trend that’s reshaping perceptions and breaking down long-standing stereotypes: men… Read More
2023-12-11 14:47
Industry News… Who else is looking forward to Opti 2024? I am! This contact lens press release caught my attention because I am a contact lens wearer as well as being a glasses’… Read More
2023-12-08 14:27
Industry News… I had the privilege of being invited to the annual Christmas lunch of the Optical Suppliers Association (OSA) that took place on the 1st of December 2023. Formerly know… Read More
2023-11-23 15:22
Industry News… MIDO surpasses conventional standards by adopting cutting-edge technology on its website, aiming to enhance and simplify the experience of every user, ensuring inclusiv… Read More
2023-11-15 14:07
Trends at Hong Kong Optical fair 2023 Can you believe it has already been a week since the international Hong Kong Optical Fair started? The final write-up from my trip to Hong Kong is my fa… Read More
2023-11-14 19:38
The return of Hong Kong International Optical Fair 2023 The Hong Kong International Optical Fair 2023 was held from November 8th to 10th. MyGlassesAndMe once again received an invitation to… Read More
2023-11-03 11:03
MGAM Recommends… Have you ever heard about the gut feeling, gut health, and listening to your gut? Well, let me tell you, our gut is no ordinary system. It’s actually known as t… Read More
2023-10-13 12:35
Industry News… After 4 long years, Hong Kong International Optical Fair is back and here is what you can expect from the 2023 show. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Counci… Read More
2023-10-04 16:08
INDUSTRY NEWS! In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with buzzwords like the environment, sustainability, and responsibility, all relating to the well-being of our planet. Pers… Read More
2023-09-29 11:56
S/S 2024 Eyewear Trends Fashion lovers always anticipate September, as it marks the beginning of fashion week, or what I like to refer to as “fashion month.” Fashion week is a mo… Read More
2023-09-22 13:28
Celebs Eyewear Style I think we can all agree that we mere mortals are forever obsessed with what the celebs are wearing. I’m constantly intrigued by the eyewear choices of celebrities… Read More
2023-09-15 10:07
Industry News- BOLD XXL Optical Show 2023 September is always the start of the optical show season and to kick us off, it is Bold Optical Fair in the Netherlands. This September edition of B… Read More
2023-09-08 13:00
MGAM Recommends…. Dry Eye Special Some of you may be aware I am a columnist for NZOptics. This magazine has been specifically created for Ophthalmologists, and I’m sure you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-08-22 09:41
The Barbie Movie Eyewear The Barbie movie has already been released for almost four weeks. Have you watched it yet, or have you already watched it countless times because you absolutely ador… Read More
2023-08-14 15:00
Putting Fit First When deciding on new spectacles, STEPPER EYEWEAR argues that frame choice should prioritise fit before any other consideration. Next would come lens requirements and, final… Read More
2023-08-04 18:12
The Barbie Movie Eyewear Barbie the Movie has hit record box office in the first week of it being released, and it is still going strong in the second week. As soon as I saw some images lurk… Read More
2023-07-28 12:44
And Just like that we’ve made it to the second series of the show, which is actually a spin-off from Sex and the City. In case you didn’t know, you might be wondering what the he… Read More
2023-07-21 13:00
Netflix Show GLAMOROUS TV shows are always a great way to get inspired by a character’s choice of fashion and of course eyewear. I’m currently obsessed with “And Just Like… Read More
2023-07-17 13:40
INDUSTRY NEWS… Bold: The Dutch Fair with International Flair What started as a small, exclusive event held in a luxurious white castle in the Netherlands seven years ago, has now tran… Read More
2023-06-28 18:11
For those who like their eyewear to make more of a statement and who prefer bold styling and detail, the trade-off of this is often increased weight. ‘More frame increases the volume o… Read More
2023-06-27 19:53
Glastonbury 2023 is probably the first one where I’ve look at images emerging from the press and feel it is 100% back to the pre-covid vibe. The celebs and fashionistas were out in for… Read More
2023-06-26 13:32
Industry News… Opti Director Cathleen Kabashi gives the starting signal for a new industry award: “With the opti Sustainability Award, we are picking up on important development… Read More
2023-06-21 22:16
Back on February 14th 2023 to be exact, Fashion house Louis Vuitton announced that Pharrell Williams will be stepping up as the new creative director for the brand. It was announced that his… Read More
2023-06-14 12:34
Industry News…. Within the optical industry, everyone would have heard of Mido because it is the biggest international optical show. Here is a fun fact for you. During the 2023 editio… Read More
2023-05-24 11:39
Fashion Frames The trend for larger, squarer shapes has made its way from catwalk to everyday wear, now a common sight on the high street. The great look is both delicate and feminine, with… Read More
2023-05-15 21:46
One flippie, two looks As I was scrolling through social media (like you do), I came across a reel of Michelle Pfeiffer wearing a pair of sunglasses called Flippies by Warby Parker and of co… Read More
2023-05-03 20:57
Met Gala 2023 The Met Gala is probably one of the biggest events in the fashion calendar. It always takes place on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Each… Read More
2023-04-25 16:33
Sir Elton John’s bold, colourful, and decorative eyewear choices are no stranger to the world. He is known for his eccentric eyewear on stage and recently during his Yellow Brick Road… Read More
2023-04-20 13:25
Industry New… Welcome to the new world of ‘mondo’. The Mondottica Group has unveiled its striking new website design. Following on from Mondottica’s company rebrand… Read More
2023-04-14 13:01
Frame selection is routinely a question of weighing up the relative benefits of aesthetic desires and fitting requirements. Style trends will come and go while the medical properties of a fr… Read More
2023-04-05 17:24
Chris Hemsworth needs no introduction as I think as I am pretty sure most people will know who he is. This is especially true if you are a Marvel fan like myself; I just love all the Marvel… Read More
2023-03-20 21:44
Which Lenses? Lenses for glasses, it is like a minefield out there because there are so many lens brands with different terms, what the heck is a honeycomb lens? Well, this is what I am goin… Read More
2023-03-05 22:28
Fashion Week Autumn/ Winter 2023 Fashion week (or really it is fashion month more like because it goes on for 4 weeks in different cities) is coming to an end. As always, my love for f… Read More
2023-02-27 12:11
STEPPER Refocus Following an extensive project to explore STEPPER EYEWEAR’s key differential and how to communicate this to the eyecare market, the brand launched its new logo an… Read More
2023-02-21 20:54
Eyewear Trends Spotted During Mido 2023 One of my favourite things about going to Optical shows is spotting emerging eyewear trends and of course I was doing just that during Mido 2023. Even… Read More
2023-02-08 22:45
Mido 2023 Rundown How can Mido 2023 be all over already, what a show it was. This Mido 2023 edition really feels like the beginning of an exciting journey ahead after a turbulent few years w… Read More
2023-01-30 21:40
Industry News… I cannot believe this weekend is Mido 2023. It feels like it was only yesterday Mido 2022 took place but in my defence, Mido 2022 took place back in Spring which is lat… Read More
2023-01-16 22:50
Opti 2023 is back! Finally, Opti is back to it’s original spot in January. Just like how I remember it. A show that always kick starts the new year and a show that I am always looking… Read More
2023-01-09 13:33
Back in September 2022 Slovenian Eyewear brand Laibach & York launched two new styles to their Capital collection and now they have done the same thing for the new year. So it is a new y… Read More
2023-01-06 13:22
It is crazy to think I have not had a busy optical season like this since 2019. Yes, Opti 2020 did take place before the pandemic hit the globe but that was the last show I attended before l… Read More
2022-12-24 23:56
As we are fast approaching the end of the year, it is time to think about the new year and check out what show is happening when. Now, Hong Kong Optical show normally take place during Novem… Read More
2022-12-11 19:39
Who is ABDO? For those who are in the optical industry you will know who ABDO is, but for my consumer followers, they are the college that train up dispensing opticians in the UK. So yes, th… Read More
2022-11-24 12:40
opti BOX AWARD 2023: eyewear considered holistically The opti BOX AWARD for young innovative labels from the frames sector was premièred in May and will be held again in January. The… Read More
2022-11-13 19:45
My Eye-care Routine What is a good eye-care routine? That is the million pound question because we all have different skin type and certain things may work differently for different people… Read More
2022-10-31 22:32
Different Types of Fit As part of the ambition to create eyewear to fit the world, STEPPER UK has just launched a collection of Asian Fit frames. “Designed as ‘standalone’… Read More
2022-10-23 20:22
Do you wear sunglasses when you drive? Driving is probably one of the most ordinary things to many people around the world. Whether you drive or not the chances are you have been on some sor… Read More
2022-10-16 21:31
This is a topic I have spoken about before. Yes, the blog is about eyewear but it also covers topics that concerns us glasses wearing peeps that don’t have perfect 20/20 vision. I have… Read More
2022-10-10 21:29
The Great British Bake Off 2022 The Great British Bake Off is indeed back on our telly screens in the UK and I have a confession to make… I am actually getting a bit bored of watching… Read More
2022-10-04 21:49
10 Amazing Ways to look after your eye health Getting regular eye exams is vital in keeping your vision in good shape. However, you shall take other actions to look after your eye health and… Read More
2022-09-30 13:10
SEE Summit This one is more more for those in the optical industry but for any of my consumer readers, you may find it of interest to know what the optical industry is doing about the enviro… Read More
2022-09-25 19:45
Slovenian eyewear brand Laibach & York is a brand I am very fond of and a brand I saw back in Opti 2022 which took place in May. The brand is full of statement pieces from shapes to colo… Read More
2022-09-16 13:26
MGAM Collaborate with FlipBooklets I bet you are all thinking why on earth is MyGlassesAndMe collaborating with software FlipBooklets.com? I can explain, but first let me tell you a bit more… Read More
2022-09-04 19:03
Over the summer holiday, I was on full mummy duty mode meaning I was taking my children out and about providing entertainment and keeping them busy over the six weeks holiday. I was also jug… Read More
2022-08-23 21:12
Is there anything more feminine than lace? A fabric, with its origins centuries old, continues to delight with its intricate weave of threads that remain fresh and relevant in contemporary w… Read More
2022-08-17 20:57
Glasses and Our Environment The implications of glasses on the environment has always been on my mind. If you are not aware, in the UK we have had a very sensational summer so far. As in the… Read More
2022-08-09 22:17
Contact Lens Implants Implantable contact lenses, have you heard about them before or do you know anything about them? I haven’t. Following from my previous post on laser eye surgery (… Read More
2022-08-04 10:10
Do you wear glasses on your head? I am sure 99.9% of glasses or sunglasses wearers must have at some point put them on your head. Who can put their hand up and say they are not guilty of thi… Read More
2022-07-25 14:07
The SI-30175 combines two of STEPPER EYEWEAR’s premium materials; Titanium and TX5, in one of the prettiest frames created by the brand. The advanced plastic front (TX5) works harmonio… Read More
2022-07-18 21:36
Who is Leisure Society? Leisure society is a brand I discovered during my trip to Opti 2022 back in May. The brand itself been around for a while but I just never came across them and I was… Read More
2022-07-04 21:33
About Leonardo Del Vecchino I have been umming and ahhing whether to write about this because it is something I do, but at the same time I don’t believe in. The founder of Luxottica Le… Read More
2022-06-30 22:15
One appeal of a brand is certainty, that is its ability to deliver a recognised quality or performance each and every time we encounter it. That guarantee of the brand attribute we recognise… Read More
2022-06-26 19:37
Which Face Mask? Space mask, have you heard of it? I was first introduced to Space Mask by a friend and I was immediately in love with it. It is a self heating eye mask that I find really he… Read More
2022-06-19 19:36
MGAM Recommends… I think it is fair to say that even before the pandemic our screen time was increasing. During the pandemic this only accelerated. What does that mean for our eyes? T… Read More
2022-06-09 11:37
The SI-20119 is a great example of why TX5 and Titanium are the perfect combination for eyewear. To understand why, consider the primary purpose of a frame; to hold the lens in the correct p… Read More
2022-06-01 19:42
Most people are probably aware there is a very high profile court case going on at the moment between Johnny Depp and his ex- wife Amber Heard. At MGAM we are not here to talk about the cour… Read More
2022-05-22 20:26
Opti 2022 Opti is one of my favourite shows and the last show I went to before the pandemic kicked off in 2020. Opti has always taken place in January, therefore, it is usually the first sho… Read More
2022-05-12 10:48
opti 2022: Spotlight on sustainability – When cotton becomes a pair of spectacles Spring is approaching and with it the special edition of opti. Finally, the international trade show f… Read More
2022-05-11 13:15
Opti 2022- Are you Ready? This Friday, the international trade show for optics & design, opti for short, will open its four halls in Munich. What makes the extraordinary spring edition f… Read More
2022-05-09 20:35
Living the Wonder at Mido 2022 It finally happened, Mido took place on 30th April – 2nd May 2022. After over 2 years of waiting, we can all finally meet again just like the way we reme… Read More
2022-05-04 21:06
Finally, the optical industry can meet again after 2 years of waiting. I was honoured to be invited back by Mido and the Italian trade agency to attend the show to report back on the amazing… Read More
2022-04-27 15:03
Mido 2022 – are you ready? Milan, 26 April 2022 – All set to go at Fiera Milano Rho – MIDO, the leading global eyewear show, returning April 30th to May 2nd. Packed with 65… Read More
2022-04-24 21:07
MGAM Recommends… Self cleaning and anti- fogging lens, sounds like a dream – right? Since the pandemic kicked off, I am sure most optical wearers out there can understand the pa… Read More
2022-04-17 22:13
Laser Eye Surgery I bet you are all thinking, why the hell am I talking about laser eye surgery?! This is a blog about eyewear after all. However,I do want to cover all things eye related an… Read More
2022-04-08 14:06
The STS-40212 is the latest addition to STEPPERS and highlights so many technologies and innovations the brand can deliver in just one frame. “Sophisticated looks which echo the curren… Read More
2022-03-27 20:23
In the middle of May, opti will finally welcome everyone again at the Fairground Munich. As usual, the leading trade fair for the DACH and European optics market is a meeting point and showr… Read More
2022-03-17 23:57
Hands up who is guilty of neglecting the eye area when it comes to your skincare routine for your eyes? I can definitely put my hands up and say yes, I am! However, over the years. I have go… Read More
2022-03-13 23:09
Back in October I previously mentioned that TEF Magazine will be launching the ultimate book on independent eyewear. The book is not just for the optical industry and not just to look great… Read More
2022-03-06 22:26
Many parts of the world are now slowly getting back to some form of normality, heading closer towards the post-pandemic life that we could have only dreamed about around a year or so ago. Fo… Read More
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