Top Trends Shaping the Eyewear Industry in 2025
1 Sep 25The global eyewear market is predicted to exceed USD160 billion in 2025, with growth slightly below that recorded in 2024. Amid economic uncertainty, eyewear consumers are seeking cost-effective and health-conscious product choices offering value for money. Meanwhile, many consumers at the higher end of the market are willing to pay more for quality, durability and convenience.
Natasha Cazin
Key Themes and Opportunities in the Global Eyewear Market
8 Aug 24In the face of ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, the latest eyewear data published by Euromonitor International confirms a mixed outlook for the global eyewear market. In the near-term signs of progress are evident. In this article, we have identified five key opportunities as companies rise to the challenge of bouncing back stronger in 2025 and beyond.
Natasha Cazin
100% Optical 2024
ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL. 25 February 2024 14:35 GMT100% Optical is Europe's fastest growing optical event that bring together 10,657 UK and international visitors with more than 250 exhibitors to explore the latest trends in the eyewear industry.
Natasha Cazin
Global Consumer Trends for 2022 in Eyewear
10 Nov 22Eyewear companies looking to unlock growth potential for their business will benefit from understanding some of the top global consumer trends taking place in 2022 that resonate specifically in the eyewear industry, and how businesses outside the industry have been responding to these trends. Read on to find out more.
Natasha Cazin
The Return of Consumer Activity Drives Growth in Eyewear in 2022
18 Jul 22After undergoing a tumultuous period from the impact of COVID-19 in 2020, the global eyewear industry has been clawing its way back to growth, driven by consumers’ return to travel and socialising, and the inescapable momentum of e-commerce.
Natasha Cazin
100% Optical
London 23 April 2022 09:00 GMTSince launching in 2014, 100% Optical has quickly established itself as the largest optical event in the UK, attracting 9,570 UK and international visitors and more than 200 exhibitors.
Natasha Cazin
Digital Transformation and Innovation Key to Personal Accessories in Asia Pacific
12 Nov 21The ongoing situation of COVID-19 has disrupted industries globally. This has resulted in people continuing to remain home, isolated in the Asia Pacific region throughout the year, due to sudden changes in COVID-19 cases. This anxiety has forced countries to limit international travel, slowing down recovery. Personal accessories and eyewear have been directly impacted by this.
Julia Illera
As Its Challenges Mount, Safilo Group Looks to Digital Channels for Stabilisation
3 Mar 21Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit global eyewear sales in 2020, Safilo Group was already facing challenges in the industry’s shifting competitive landscape. Despite industry-wide growth reflecting increasing consumer concern for eye health on the…
Euromonitor International
Shift in Consumer Attitudes Drives Sustainable Eyewear
27 Mar 20Although sustainability in eyewear has typically lagged in other fashion categories, a shift in consumer attitudes has undoubtedly fuelled an increased level of focus on a range of environmental and ecological issues related to this, as exemplified…
Natasha Cazin
Indie View: Q&A with Jason Kirk, MD of Kirk&Kirk
16 Feb 20Traditionally, independent opticians have occupied a unique and critical role in the community as both retailers and health providers. However, this role has increasingly been threatened. As strong demand for eyewear attracts new corporate…
Euromonitor International
Eyewear’s Shifting Landscape Challenges Safilo
22 Jan 20With changing consumer lifestyles and ageing populations driving demand for spectacles and sunglasses across global markets in recent years, the growing eyewear industry has seen a shifting competitive landscape challenge some of its legacy…
Euromonitor International
Sustainable View: Q&A With Mai-Britt Bolvig Seaton, Co-Founder of Monkeyglasses
16 Jan 20Across markets, consumers have demonstrated growing concern over the impact of fashion on the environment and the communities that produce it. While awareness and action on ethics and sustainability in eyewear has typically lagged compared to other…
Euromonitor International
Eco-Frame of Mind: An Ethical Edge for Eyewear
17 Jun 19State of sustainability in eyewear Industries such as apparel and footwear have been periodically rocked by high-profile ecological and labour rights scandals. However, awareness of and action on ethics and sustainability in eyewear production are…
Euromonitor International