Welcome return for 100% Optical
100% Optical 2023 is in full swing, with one more day to complete and the show’s “strongest exhibitor line-up to date”.
Event director, Nathan Garnett, and the team at Media 10 gave a warm welcome to the profession and industry with Nathan remarking on the opening day: “It’s great to be back at ExCeL and see 100% Optical offer visitors more than ever. With our strongest exhibitor line-up to date – which includes an expanded focus on contact lenses – more networking opportunities than ever before, and an incredibly talented line-up for the coveted Love Eyewear Awards, we truly believe this will be our best show yet.”
Following a record-breaking number of entries, the winners of the coveted Love Eyewear Awards 2023 were announced at the weekend. Selected by a panel of judges of high profile designers, artists, academics, journalists and influencers from the industry, the winners were:
Women’s Sunglasses Frame of the Year: Woody’s Eyewear – Neon – G
New Designer 2023: Ffin Eyewear
Women’s Frame of the Year: OtrO Eyewear – Arena
Women’s Sunglasses Frame of the Year: Woody’s Eyewear – Neon – G
Men’s Frame of the Year: Struktur Eyewear – The Paris Light
Men’s Sunglasses Frame of the Year: Ffin Eyewear – ANA
Unisex Frame of the Year: Pepe Jeans London – Bangkok
Luxury Frame of the Year: Yohji Yamamoto – SL014-A008
Kids Frame of the Year: Rolf – Kudu
Sustainable Frame of the Year: Vava – CL0012
Eyewear Accessory of the Year: Ampere – Dusk
Eyewear Retailer of the Year: The Focal Rooms by The BilBro & Co, Co.
Most Engaging Practice Window: Bespoke Eyewear
Nathan said: “I know the judges had an unbelievably tough time choosing this year’s winners given the incredible talent, enthusiasm and passion which shine through all of our entries. It’s a real reflection of the quality and innovation in eyewear design in 2023. Huge congratulations to everyone who entered and those who were named worthy category winners – as always, it was a great atmosphere.”
Organisers have also announced the dates of the 10th anniversary 100% Optical show, which will take place from 24-26 February 2024.