Dec. 12, 2024 — The luxury eyewear industry is set to gather at Eyecon, a three-day B2B event scheduled for March 14–16, 2025, at The Glasshouse in New York City. Coinciding with Eyewear Design Week, the event promises to offer a unique platform for designers, retailers, and visionaries to connect and explore the future of luxury eyewear.
Event highlights include:
- Immersive brand showcases: Vendors will present creative and interactive displays, offering attendees an in-depth perspective on their design philosophy and craftsmanship.
- EyeConversations stage: Panel discussions will feature diverse voices from eyewear and other luxury sectors, including fashion and hospitality, to address innovation, craftsmanship, and future trends.
- The Glasshouse venue: According to Eyecon organizers, the location provides an ideal backdrop for showcasing cutting-edge eyewear designs and technology against a panoramic view of Manhattan.
- Networking opportunities: Tailored sessions will encourage collaboration among global industry leaders to foster partnerships and new ideas.
“Eyecon is not a trade show; it’s a reimagined space where creativity, education, and business converge,” says Tarrence Lackran, founder of Eyecon. “By integrating storytelling into every aspect of the event, from vendor showcases and including voices from across the luxury spectrum, we aim to inspire our industry to think beyond boundaries and elevate the entire luxury eyewear experience.”
An advisory board of industry leaders has been assembled to shape the event: Gary Black, president of Black Optical; Julia Gogosha, owner of Gogosha Optique; Alicia Hartman, owner of EyeQ Barbados; Christos Karabelas, owner of Soma Optical; Kyly Rabin, owner of Zak.; Wendy Salle, founder of Salle Opticians; Jeff Solorio, cofounder of Speed Bureau; and Jennifer Tsai, O.D., founder of Line of Sight.
"Eyecon breathes new life into eyewear events, celebrating artistry, craftsmanship, and personal expression,” says Black. “It’s a hub for discovering timeless designs that transcend trends, powered by immersive experiences and inspiring conversations.”
“Eyecon is a vision whose time has come,” says Gogosha. “An industry experience that aligns with the caliber of brands, designers, speakers, and buyers that the independent eyewear sector has been waiting for.”
For more information, including preregistration and exhibitor details, visit eyecon.show. Updates will also be shared on Instagram at @eyecon.show.