Jillian Urcelay

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Features Editor, 20/20 Magazine at WebMD

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Frame of the Month

3 weeks ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

Teaming up just in time for sunnier weather, Selima Salaun, optician, optometrist and creative vision behind Selima Optique, and eyewear designer, creative director and founder of UN-TI-TLED Nico Roseillier have debuted SELIMA X NICO, their first eyewear collaboration. Launching with The Matt sunglass, this new style is available in five limited edition colorways. Crafted from cellulose acetate, this frame features a custom wire core and an 8-barrel rivet hinge.
What Eye Hear

3 weeks ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

By Jillian Urcelay1 KERING EYEWEAR has signed an agreement with two Italian eyewear manufacturers, Visard and Mistral. This agreement provides for Kering Eyewear to acquire 100 percent of the share capital of Visard and to become a minority shareholder of Mistral with the possibility to complete the full acquisition in 2030.
Daniel Silberman

3 weeks ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

Jillian Urcelay: In honor of its 15th anniversary, illesteva has launched an anniversary collection. How have key styles been updated? Daniel Silberman: Since launching in 2010, our mission has been to deliver timeless, high-end quality products without having to pay the price. The Leonard and the Meyer sunglasses were among the first styles we introduced to our portfolio, and while we haven't made any updates to the Meyer, the Leonard has been the most exciting frame to reimagine.
Speculating Quick Tips

1 month ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

By Jillian Urcelay1The options for sustainable materials in eyewear continue to grow. Today, many companies are using bio-based materials, organic resources, recycled acetate and titanium, and even ocean waste to create frames. 2 Men are keeping it casually cool with their eyewear options this season. Easy-to-wear shapes in black and tortoise are updated with light lens tints. 3Distinct geometric shapes in both sunwear and optical frames offer wearers an accessory that will stand out.
Anna-Karin Karlsson

1 month ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

Anna-Karin Karlsson presents new sunwear and optical styles from its collection. Combining avant-garde design with extravagant materials, each frame aims to be a piece of art. Sunwear style Crystal Meringue features swirly diamond-cut lenses by Zeiss, a pure titanium framework and Swarovski crystals carefully set by hand. Designed with 24 karat gold plated titanium, style La vie en Rose boasts a soft three-dimensionally curved acetate front with art-deco inspired shell details.
Earth Day Every Day

1 month ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

Whenever I tell someone what I do for work, without fail, the first question they ask me is: “What’s your favorite sunglass brand?” I’m sure our readers get that one a lot too. I usually reply with something along the lines of, “That’s like asking a parent to pick their favorite child.” The second question I typically get is: “What’s the biggest trend in eyewear?” This one, I do have an answer to. Sustainable eyewear is by far the most significant trend I’ve witnessed over my 10 years at 20/20.
A Greener Future

1 month ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

Photographed by NED MATURA TIMBERLAND TB00037 from Marcolin Each year that passes, the sheer number of companies offering sustainably sourced eyewear continues to grow. From bio-based materials to recycled acetate and metal, our industry has the capability to create premier optical and sunwear styles from eco-friendly resources.
Frame of the Month

1 month ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

As we settle into spring and sunnier days, April is the perfect month to stock up on a new sunglass. Keep your eyes protected all season long with this glamorous style from BLACKFIN. Designed within the spring/summer ’25 Blackfin One Sun collection, this release offers the latest-generation polarized AirGlass lenses and ultralight Luminar lenses for protection and a top tier visual experience.
Inside the Frame

1 month ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

A 20/20 EXCLUSIVE WITH MIKE TURNER, GLOBAL PRODUCT DIRECTOR AT COSTA SUNGLASSES, ON THE BRAND’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY AND ITS ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS FUTURE By Jillian UrcelayJU: What materials does Costa use to create its eco-friendly frames? MT: At Costa, sustainability is at the core of our product innovation.
Drew Oppermann

2 months ago | 2020mag.com | Jillian Urcelay

Jillian Urcelay: How does the DITA Lancier collection differentiate itself from the rest of the line? Drew Oppermann: DITA Lancier is a new collection from DITA with its own concept and target market. DITA has identified a gap in the sunglass market. It’s for the consumer who wants a premium performance sunglass lens but also wants a stylish, elevated look. See the world better without sacrificing style.