Love Eyewear Awards

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Celebrating the eyewear industry

Winners are announced at the Awards ceremony on the first evening of 100% Optical, on Saturday 28 February at 5pm.

The coveted Love Eyewear Awards returns in 2026 to celebrate, champion, and promote the best in eyewear among independent and major designers, manufacturers, and retailers. 

Launched in 2020, the Love Eyewear Awards brings together a panel of esteemed judges, comprising eyewear bloggers, stylists, journalists, influencers, and industry leaders who judge hundreds of entries across a number of carefully curated categories. Winners are announced at the Awards ceremony on the first evening of 100% Optical. 

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Meet the Shortlist

You can also view their shortlisted entries by clicking here.

Best Use of Social Media

  • The Focal Rooms
  • MAXIVISÃO
  • The Spectacle Factory
  • CBTR Opticians
  • Coleman Opticians Hearing & Vision

Eyewear Accessory of the Year

  • Kodes
  • COTI Vision
  • Dundas & Burgun Ltd
  • OtrO Eyewear
  • Eye Candy Co
  • Filipe Diniz and Magtag

Eyewear Retailer of the Year

  • CBTR Opticians

  • The Focal Rooms

  • McClintock optical styling Boutique
  • Ótica Maxivisão

Kid’s Frame of the Year

  • TOHU BOHU, LAFONT
  • Rockstar Diana C1 - Eyespace
  • PB6 COL4, Coral Eyewear
  • Rockstar Robbie C2, Eyespace
  • Mini Naeva, Tête à lunettes, Caroline Abram
  • DREAMER 002, Red Eyewear Ltd

Luxury Frame of the Year

  • KITE TAIL, l.a.Eyeworks
  • VIRTUALLY, Glasseswebb
  • NOVA | AL BRONZE SANDSTORM, Curoptica
  • 660, Glasseswebb
  • PO-06, götti Switzerland
  • Joint, Giu Pachá Ateliê
  • Salt, Otro Eyewear
  • Ozwald Boateng - Messenger, JS Optical Ltd
  • J.HYDE Beverly Hills -Tiff Turqoise, J.HYDE
  • Cobogó Amadeu Carbone, OtrO Eyewear

Men’s Frame of the Year

  • SCULPTOR, Style22
  • 659, Glasseswebb
  • KARIM, götti Switzerland
  • OSWALD, l.a.Eyeworks
  • Enigma 10, Morel
  • FEZ C3, Albert I'mStein
  • Max Mint, OutO Euewear
  • Noah - C3 - Kobe, SASU
  • DZ892-35, Dutz Eyewear BV
  • Jeremy, Storm Vaia Collection, FEB31ST

Men’s Sunglasses of the Year

  • ISLAY C2, Albert I'mStein

  • Belvedere, Talla
  • North, The Four Collection, Talla
  • Sole, OtrO Eyewear
  • POSITIVY, Glasseswebb
  • Lucca - C4 - Nautilus, SASU
  • Pendo, Pala Eyewear
  • Range Rover RRS123, Eyespace
  • Range Rover RRS120, Eyespace
  • Defender’s Atacama (BLK), Eyespace

Most Engaging Practice Window

  • McClintock optical Styling Boutique
  • ​​​​​​Davies & Jones Optometrists
  • L. Woodhouse Ltd

New Designer 2026

  • Monarkh Eyewear

  • Frankies Eyewear

  • Modstyle Eyewear UK Ltd

Sustainable Frame of the Year

  • TANAGRA, LAFONT
  • JVG 830, Colour A100, JS Optical Ltd
  • Wendy, Kireka Collection, FEB31ST
  • BAILA, götti Switzerland
  • Puffin, Bird Eyewear
  • Aspinal of London, ASPL592 Col.01, Eyespace
  • AYLA C4, Modstyle Eyewear UK Ltd
  • GoodVision Glasses, GoodVision
  • Augusta Save the Word, OtrO Eyewear
  • NEOS, MODO DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Unisex Frame of the Year

  • Cozy, Giu Pachá Ateliê

  • Time melts away, Filipe Diniz Lunettes
  • MINAMI C2, Albert I'mStein
  • Noah - C2 - Kyoto, SASU
  • Theo, OtrO Eyewear
  • PATRIK 04, Woodys Eyewear
  • JAKOB, Millmead Optical Group
  • Arhlo, ARH038 C2, Eyespace
  • ALS1031 Colour 001 Gloss Black, Mondottica

Women’s Frame of the Year

  • Optical Group

  • Albert 13, Albert I'mStein

  • 665, Glasseswebb
  • DEC 42, Millmead
  • FRANCESCA 02, Woodys Eyewear
  • Jewel, Giu Pachá Ateliê
  • SHOWTIME STRASS, LAFONT
  • Dreezy (2555), Bevel
  • Pink Prisma, Filipe Diniz Lunettes
  • INGRID, Style22
  • S9525, Glasseswebb

Women’s Sunglasses of the Year

  • S9527, Glasseswebb
  • NOE 03, Woodys Eyewear
  • NOE 03, Giu Pachá Ateliê
  • CELESTE 7541, BLI DBP (JF REY)
  • CL5126 Colour 580 Metallic Green, Mondottica
  • KZINIX Polygon, KZINIX BV
  • Clark, OtrO Eyewear
  • CULTURA, MODO DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
  • PIET, GASTON ETC
  • SPRITS with PEALS, Albert I'mStein

Meet the 2026 judging panel

Love Eyewear Award Judges

Hear what they have to say on the Love Eyewear Awards 2026

"The Love Eyewear Awards celebrate the innovation, artistry, and vision that make our industry so dynamic and inspiring. I’m honoured to join the panel of judges and help recognise the designers and brands who are shaping the future of eyewear.”
Tarrence Lackran Founder of the EYECON agency and New York’s renowned EYECON Show

“100% Optical’s Love Eyewear Awards is a great way to reward creativity within optics!” 
Ebiye Beedie - Optometrist and host of Beedie on Eyewear: The Podcast

“I look forward to seeing this year's entrants for the Love Eyewear Awards. It's so fun to see the new trends and technologies emerging.”
Kayla Heersink  - ABO certified optician, also known as Opticali Style on Instagram

"Winning Eyewear Retailer of the Year at a previous Love Eyewear Awards ceremony was an incredible honour that validated our passion and commitment to the industry. It's a celebration of innovation and community, and I'm proud to be part of something that highlights the best in eyewear." 
Alison Price - Dispenser at Leicestershire’s Respectacle Co

“'The Love Eyewear Awards' offer 100% Optical participants a fantastic opportunity to highlight their new products and take part in a truly entertaining event."
Clodagh Norton - Director, Eyestylist and editor in chief, 2020EUROPE

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