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FROMTHE EDITOR'S DESK E yewear today continues to grow beyond vision, bringing together design, innovation and personal style. This issue proudly celebrates the 10th edition of the ZEISS YOU&EYE Awards, recognising a decade of excellence and the people who continue to shape India's optical industry. In Trends, we look at the return of colour in eyewear, while Brand Profile explores the bold design philosophy behind Alaïa Eyewear. In Focus features Priyanka Gupta of GKB, who shares her thoughts on carrying forward a legacy while meeting the changing expectations of today's consumers. Independent Eyewear introduces Kuboraum, a brand that sees eyewear as a form of self- expression. In FashionSpeak , we revisit the FIFA World Cup 2026 to see how eyewear became part of the tournament's biggest style moments. Alongside Galleria, Off The Shelf, Blogspot and Celebwatch , this issue captures the many stories shaping the world of eyewear. Dive in and enjoy. VP visionplusmag.com VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION siraj@fourplusmedia.com 13 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION EDITORIAL Siraj Bolar CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Alim Bolar EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Gulzaar Shah MANAGING EDITOR Daniela D'Souza ASSOCIATE EDITOR DESIGN Tabrez Bolar CREATIVE DIRECTOR Paul Daniel Nadar PRODUCTION HEAD Onkar Mane DESIGN ASSOCIATE Sadik Vora GRAPHIC DESIGNER MARKETING Jasbir Bolar MARKETING DIRECTOR Rashmi Bagkar MARKETING EXECUTIVE FINANCE Shahebaz Vora ACCOUNTS HEAD ADMINISTRATION Govind Mishra OFFICE ASSISTANT VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF FOURPLUS MEDIA. WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION PUBLISHED NEITHER FOURPLUS MEDIA NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS.