100% Optical’s popular Love Eyewear Awards ceremony took place on the show’s first evening (Saturday 28th February) where the highly anticipated winners were announced and recognised across 13 diverse categories.
The only awards of its kind in the industry, the Love Eyewear Awards are designed to shine a spotlight on both independent and major optical practices, retailers, manufacturers, and designers who are shaping the eyewear industry as we know it.
The following winners were carefully chosen by a dedicated panel of judges and announced during the ceremony:
New Designer 2026: Monarkh Eyewear
Women’s Sunglasses of the year: Mondottica – CL5126 Colour 580 Metellic Green
Men’s Sunglasses of the year: Talla – Belvedere
Women’s Frame of the Year: Style22 – INGRID
Men’s Frame of the Year: Clayton Franklin – 659
Unisex Frame of the Year: Giu Pachá Ateliê – Cozy
Kid’s Frame of the Year: LAFONT – TOHU BOHU
Eyewear Accessory of the Year: COTI Vision
Sustainable Frame of the Year: MODO DISTRIBUTION LIMITED – NEOS
Luxury Frame of the Year: Curoptica – NOVA | AL BRONZE SANDSTORM
Eyewear Retailer of the Year: The Focal Rooms
Most Engaging Practice Window: Davies & Jones Optometrists
Best Use of Social Media: The Spectacle Factory
Sarah Daniels, Senior Marketing Manager at CloserStill Media, organiser of 100% Optical, commented: “Each year, the Love Eyewear Awards is a highlight of the event, and this year was no exception. We received a record number of exceptional entries, making the judging incredibly competitive. A huge congratulations to all the winners who showcased their fabulous designs, innovation and creativity, and of course well done to all of those who entered and continue to make the industry so exciting!”
Annaliese Dayes, long-time presenter of the Love Eyewear Awards, commented: “I’ve been presenting 100% Optical’s Love Eyewear Awards for eight years now, and it’s always a super exciting part of the show that offers insight into the newest trends, bringing them to the forefront of the industry in a unique way!”
Women’s Frame of the Year winner Style22 commented, “We’ve been nominated many times for awards so it feels amazing to be taking this one home with us; the team back in Holland will be happy with the news! We also noticed that this year’s awards saw a great line up of diverse, new judges.”
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