THE COVER STORY
Blackfin: the value of a premium culture. Nicola Del Din, the brand’s CEO, discusses the company’s growth through research, new markets and an increasingly distinctive identity, with eyewear at the heart of a business vision looking towards the future.
MADAME X INTERNATIONAL
For the first time, Madame X goes international, travelling to Beijing to discover an optical retail landscape where eyewear, fashion, art and lifestyle come together. A journey through stores transformed into places of connection, experience and hospitality.
FOCUS ACCESSORIES
Small details, big protagonists: eyewear accessories are taking on an increasingly important role across luxury, fashion and art. Refined materials, functionality and glamour come together, turning every detail into an expression of style.
FASHION
Autumn enchantment: the Autumn-Winter 2026/27 eyewear collections interpret the season through rich, enveloping tones, blending elegance, chromatic depth and melancholic nuances. A style narrative celebrating the allure of autumn.
SPECIAL FAIRS
Four events, one shared vision of the future of eyewear. From SILMO Paris to DaTE, via CIOF Beijing and SILMO Istanbul, we explore the trends, technologies and opportunities reshaping the industry on an international scale. From new collections to connections between markets and industrial innovation, trade fairs are becoming strategic meeting points for dialogue and growth across the entire industry.
RETAIL
Bringing a dream to life: the colour, listening and vision of Otticaffare. Carla Telemaco, winner of the third edition of the competition organised by SILMO Paris in collaboration with Vision.biz, takes us into her professional world, where creativity, colour and a personal vision of eyewear come together.
HIGHLIGHTS
The intimate side of autumn. The Autumn-Winter 2026/27 eyewear collections make a statement through intense colour palettes and distinctive frames, striking a balance between depth, sophistication and personality.