SMOOTH AS GLASS

Barberini Eyewear, a 100% Made in Italy collection, is now available in the U.S. via an exclusive distribution agreement with 8 Points, Inc. Barberini, long known for its production of high-quality glass lenses, launched its sunwear and Rx sunwear line in Europe last year. All sunwear features its proprietary Platinum Glass lenses. In addition, Barberini is debuting its new Photopolar lenses, which combine polarization and photochromism.

Standout lens features include chromatic equalization for ideal contrast, premium UV400 protection, multilayer AR, and oleophobic/hydrophobic treatments.

Pictured is the Luna style in Transparent Dove with gold gradient bronze lenses.

Suggested retail pricing is $325.

INFO: 888-325-8882, BARBERINIEYEWEAR.IT/EN

COOL FOR KIDS

Hilco Unveils Eyewear Line for Kids

Hilco Vision introduces Milo & Me, the company’s own lively and colorful new optical line for children ages 6 to 12.

Milo & Me offers vibrant styles (more than 16 color options available) in various shapes, designed with a durable, lightweight, and comfortable TR-90 nylon and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) construction—making them perfect for youthful wearers in a “rough and tumble world.”

Standout features of the new collection include fully adjustable temples and locking screws that provide a perfect fit. Each frame includes a case, soft pouch, sport strap, and optional ear cable hook accessories, offering a complete package for parent-approved appeal.

Pictured is rectangular style H85010.

Suggested retail pricing is $80.

INFO: 800-955-6544, HILCOVISION.COM

TO THE MARKET: “Cool frames kids like to wear…at a ‘parent-friendly’ price.”

—HILCO VISION

MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE

Jisco Eyewear’s New Collection Exudes Relaxation

The young Barcelona-based brand Jisco Eyewear from Sunairess Eyewear, Inc., inspires wearers with its Mediterranean-infused design elements and vibrant color palettes.

The optical and sun styles feature Italian acetate produced exclusively for the company, ultra-light titanium from Japan, and more than 250 color combinations. Jisco Eyewear reports that it aims to deliver high-quality, supremely wearable designs.

“The design of our sandwich acetates and of our acetate-titanium combination frames is fully established now, so we felt it was time for us to try something new,” says Jisco co-founder and designer Jördis Neubauer.

Each of Jisco’s new full-titanium offerings come in a set of six different color options. Pictured here is style Suenos.

The suggested retail price range for the collection is $89 to $156.

INFO: 844-587-2263, JISCOEYEWEAR.COM

TO THE MARKET: “We want to expand the Jisco concept to other product lines, too, and offer a more complete product palette to the opticians and the end customer, embracing a wider selection.”

—JÖRDIS NEUBAUER, JISCO CO-FOUNDER AND DESIGNER