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THE OPTICAL FOUNDRY DEBUTS FALL 2025 COLLECTION: A PORTFOLIO OF INDEPENDENT VOICES FOR THE MODERN OPTICAL LANDSCAPE

The Optical Foundry launches its Fall 2025 Collection, showcasing bold independent eyewear brands like OGI, Article One, Red Rose, and Seraphin. From playful color-blocked acetates to athletic-luxe performance frames and minimalist Japanese craftsmanship, these designs redefine modern optical style. Discover trendsetting frames that spark conversation and loyalty—now available with Virtual Try-On. Visit Booth P18019 at Vision Expo West for an exclusive preview!

Aug 12, 20253 min read

ARTICLE ONE UNVEILS SUMMER 2025 COLLECTION: MODERN FORMS, MOVEMENT-MINDED DESIGN ALONGSIDE REFRESHED BRAND GUIDELINES

Article One launches its Summer 2025 eyewear collection featuring nine new frames blending movement-focused design with timeless style. The release includes refreshed brand guidelines emphasizing minimalist aesthetics. Highlights include lightweight sun styles (GULLIVER, FIFE) and structured optical designs (BLANCH, HOLLOWAY), all crafted with premium materials. The collection showcases the brand's commitment to ethical craftsmanship and individuality. By The Optical Foundry.

Jul 28, 20252 min read

Article One Launches Spring 2025 Collection: A Tribute to Movement and Modern Design

Article One’s Spring 2025 eyewear collection merges athletic precision with minimalist design. Four new frames, Shadow, Meadow, Summit, and Anchor, blend grip-fit tech, Japanese craftsmanship, and sustainable materials. Designed for movement, each style balances geometric elegance with durability. ‘Performance meets polish,’ says CCO David Duralde. Handmade in small batches, the lineup champions intentional living.

Apr 14, 20252 min read

OGI Eyewear’s Spring 2025 Collection: Bold. Expressive. Unforgettable.

Spring is in the air, and with it comes a fresh wave of bold designs, dynamic shapes, and striking color stories from OGI Eyewear. This seas

Mar 13, 20252 min read

EYE-CONIC STYLE: OGI EYEWEAR’S FIRST RELEASE OF 2024

Eye-conic style: OGI Eyewear's first release of 2024. With new styles from OGI, Seraphin, Red Rose by OGI, Seraphin Shimmer, SCOJO New York,

Jan 11, 20242 min read

A Smash Hit: OGI Eyewear’s Spring 2023 Collections Spark Excitement at Vision Expo East

A Smash Hit: OGI Eyewear’s Spring 2023 Collections Spark Excitement In Customers, with Fresh Styles Designed and Produced with Impeccable...

Apr 11, 20233 min read

OGI Eyewear’s Spring 2023 Frame Lineup Bring New Colors, Shape Directions, and Moods

A New Expression of Feeling: OGI Eyewear’s Spring 2023 Frame Lineup Brings New Colors, Shape Directions, and Moods

Feb 1, 20233 min read

Turn of the quarter-century: OGI Eyewear celebrates 25 colorful years of eyewear innovation

OGI Eyewear marks 25 years as an eyewear independent; renews commitment to artistic expression, technological innovation and corporate

Dec 14, 20222 min read

Color Theory Meets Style

Color Theory Meets Style: OGI Eyewear Releases a Fall 2022 Frame Lineup with Inspired Color Combinations and Eye-catching Shapes

Sep 6, 20223 min read

Seraphin Shimmer new releases for Spring 2022 unveiled

Seraphin Shimmer, the luxury eyewear capsule collection from Seraphin, a brand within the OGI Eyewear portfolio, today announced its Spring

Jan 30, 20222 min read

OGI Eyewear announces Spring 2022 collection

MINNEAPOLIS, December 13. 2021—OGI Eyewear, the Minnesota-based indie eyewear company, today unveiled its new Spring 2022 collection.

Dec 17, 20213 min read

OGI Eyewear reveals new Fall 2021 collections

MINNEAPOLIS, September 22, 2021— OGI Eyewear today announced the launch of new Fall 2021 collections for four of its brands: eponymous...

Sep 21, 20212 min read

OGI Eyewear - the first wave of indie eyewear labels, established in 1997

We’re OGI Eyewear, part of the first wave of indie eyewear labels, established in 1997. Our Minnesota values are centered on community...

Dec 15, 20202 min read

EYE RECOMMEND: FOCUS FORWARD TRADESHOW

Date: Tuesday - November 24, 2020 Time of the Tradeshow 1:00PM - 6:00PM Pacific | 2:00PM - 7:00PM Mountain | 3:00PM - 8:00PM Central...

Nov 23, 20201 min read

OGI Eyewear Announces a New Face Forward with the 2021 Eyewear Collection

OGI Eyewear launches the 2021 Eyewear Collections, with the creative direction of David Duralde, Chief Creative Officer.

Sep 30, 20202 min read

VIRTUAL: 2020 Vision Source Exchange on demand

The Exchange On-Demand will be held Thursday, August 27 - Saturday 29, 2020.

Aug 20, 20201 min read

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