COS has been the exclusive Canadian distributor of ZEN Barcelona for more than a year now. From the first presentation of their successful collection in 2005 at SILMO’s fair to today, ZEN has been increasing its presence in the optical market and is today sold in more than 40 countries.

Back in 2004, as Antonio Castañeda, the CEO of D & R Optical, was drawing the first sketches of what soon became ZEN Barcelona, his goal was to create art different from mass-production and conformity.

Each shape and colour of the collections is inspired from Barcelona, its historic buildings and avant-garde architecture, and its typical vitality. Furthermore, the design team of ZEN Barcelona relies on four pillars when developing new frames: pure concept, a talent for production, discipline in the details and ongoing innovation.

The brand is constantly researching new materials, combinations, shapes and techniques to offer new solutions and finishes with each collection.

Its CEO, Antonio Castañeda, even collaborates with the Department of Innovation and Technology of the University of Barcelona (UAB), on researching new non-pollutant frame materials such as their coconut fibre and other organic material.

Distributed by Canadian Optical. 1-800-363-2371

For more information visit ZEN Barcelona: http://www.zenbarcelona.com

The Michael Kors Spring 2015 eyewear collection captures the glamour and effortless sophistication for which the designer is celebrated.

Including both sun and optical styles, the season’s highlights range from sleek cat-eye shapes to cool, classic aviators and bold, screen-siren geometrics, each designed with the designer’s signature jet set sensibility.

Front and center is the new Miranda Eyewear Collection, inspired by Michael Kors’ iconic Miranda handbag and combining luxury, craftsmanship and high-voltage glamour. Miranda, a name Kors says he chose because “it’s something both old-school glamorous and barefoot modern at once,” blends vintage allure with contemporary fashion, lending understated but unmistakable chic to any look. The temple detail is interpreted in three different materials— bold metals, brilliant stones, and luxe leathers—to evoke the three attitudes of the Michael Kors woman: sporty, sexy and glamorous.

Available through Luxottica. http://www.luxottica.com/en/eyewear-brands

The Charmant Group unveils a brand new collection Dolce for spring 2015 from its signature brand LineArt Charmant. As the collection name Dolce indicates, the new styles have been designed for the independent, self-confident women who would like to express the sweet and tender side of their personality.

Twin Excellent Titan filaments, form a heart-shape on the hinge and elegantly flow along to the end-tip, to produce just a touch of romantic atmosphere. This unprecedented and delicate design as well as assured stability is achieved by Charmant’s craftsmanship and innovative technology such as unparalleled pressing and state-of-the-art laser micro welding. Like other collections, Dolce guarantees the same light flexibility and perfect fit, owing to Excellence Titan, Charmant’s exclusive material.

Available through Perfect Optical: www.perfectoptical.ca