OT  hears the latest updates from show organisers, from a new plan for the CPD programme, to independent eyewear brands and 30-second sponsor insight

Registration has opened for 100% Optical 2023, to take place on 25–27 February 2023 and set to be the “biggest show yet,” according to organisers.

“We’re always thrilled to sponsor and exhibit at 100% Optical. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see and hear about all the latest developments in the sector, spread the word about SpaMedica’s services, and deliver informative CPD sessions to a national audience.”

“We know the world is going to be a challenging place over the next six months,” Garnett acknowledged. “On the High Street, people might not be spending in the same way that they were six months ago.” With rising costs, such as energy prices, event organisers are considering how content at the show can support practices through the pressures facing businesses, with Garnett adding: “No-one is exempt from that.” “We want to equip opticians with the tools to see how they can manage and find solutions. Come to the show and we’ll help equip your business for what is going to be a tough couple of years.”

OT sought out a few long-loved and new brands heading to the show in February to find out what to expect Modstyle: New for 100% Optical 2023, this company will be launching its brands, Avanti Eclipse and Kaleyedoscope, to the UK market. Managing director, Mark Wymond, said: “Modstyle has been selling high-quality affordable eyewear to the Australian market for 40 years. In 2021 we launched in the US markets. This has been a great success and has given us more confidence to work with more countries.” Nathalie Blanc will return to the show after a 2022 debut appearance Maison Nathalie Blanc: This brand arrived at the show in 2022 and will return in 2023, bringing its French flair to the independent eyewear scene. Reflecting on the brand’s debut appearance at 100% Optical, designer Nathalie Blanc said the first show post-pandemic coincided with the reopening of borders, and was “the perfect time to participate as it was the first time for Maison Nathalie Blanc and I, as we found our agent in the UK to develop our brands in the territory.” Hinting at what delegates can expect from the brand in 2023, Blanc said: “We want to continue the story we started last year with our British clients. We want to introduce the new collection and continue to increase awareness in UK for Nathalie Blanc Paris, Monsieur Blanc, and Blanc.” MAC Eyewear will present the Priscilla collection from Ronit Furst MAC Eyewear: The distributor to independent practices will be showcasing collections from its portfolio of leading European designers and manufacturers. The company took home a Love Eyewear award in 2022 in the Women’s Sunglasses Frame of the Year section for the JF Rey ‘2947’ sun frame. Mark Carpenter, managing director, said: “We are so excited about 100% Optical 2023. We will be doing our very best to build on the successes of the show in 2022, where our booth was flooded with customers looking for our collections.” The company will be presenting Specs by Prue, a new update to its Prue Leith eyewear collection, along with new styles from J.F.Rey and the Priscilla collection from Ronit Furst. Delegates can also expect “amazing new styles” from Coco Song, CCS, Struktur, Outspoken, De Still and Pugnale. “We might even have a few surprises up our sleeves as we are looking to bring in a new collection for 100% Optical 2023,” Carpenter added. Mokki Eyewear is bringing its frames for babies, toddlers and children to the UK market Mokki Eyewear: Another new entrant for 2023, the Norwegian eyewear brand was established in Oslo more than 25 years ago and is now entering the UK market. Moshe Ohana, CEO and owner of Mokki, explained: “Our original glasses are designed in-house to combine contemporary Nordic styling, top-notch eye protection and uncompromising quality.” The company specialises in children’s eyewear and plans to showcase its award-winning Click & Change frame design for the first time in the UK. Ohana added: “We are thrilled and excited to participate for the first time in a major exhibition in Britain, where we will introduce our innovative design of Mokki Click & Change eyewear for babies, toddlers and children.”

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