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SHARE YOUR VIEWS. EXCHANGE IDEAS. CONNECT WITH THE INDUSTRY. GOOGLE AND GENTLE MONSTER UNVEIL FIRST AI SMART GLASSES Google and Gentle Monster have revealed the first design from their AI-powered smart eyewear collaboration, offering an early look at a more fashion-led approach to wearable technology. Unveiled at Google I/O 2026, the smart glasses are developed alongside Samsung and powered by Android XR and Gemini AI. Set to launch later this year, the collection will feature audio-enabled glasses with built-in speakers, microphones and a camera, allowing users to listen to music, take calls, capture images and interact hands- free with Gemini AI. The partnership reflects a growing shift toward fashion-conscious wearable technology, blending functionality with design. Google is also expanding its Android XR ecosystem through partnerships. ELIE SAAB INKS OPHY EYEWEAR LICENSING DEAL Elie Saab has signed a new licensing agreement with Italy-based eyewear specialist Ophy Eyewear for the design, production and global distribution of its eyewear collections. The three-year partnership, with an option for renewal, marks a strategic step in the luxury house’s expansion across fashion and accessories. The collaboration will introduce a new eyewear line spanning both optical frames and sunglasses, set to debut during Elie Saab’s Spring 2027 runway show in October. The collection will be predominantly women- focused, accounting for 70 per cent of the offering, while the remaining styles will feature a more unisex appeal. Elie Saab CEO Elie Saab Jr. said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and timeless luxury. OAKLEY EXPANDS PLAYERS EYEWEAR COLLECTION New signature eyewear and sportswear designed with Jaylen Brown and Kylian Mbappé continue Oakley’s athlete-led Players Collection. The latest chapter of the Players Collection from Oakley introduces new signature series co-created with Team Oakley athletes Jaylen Brown and Kylian Mbappé, spotlighting personalities who continue to shape the culture around sport through performance, style and community. Jaylen Brown’s debut head-to-toe collection brings together signature eyewear and sportswear in an exclusive cocoa brown palette, creating a distinct visual identity that reflects his personal aesthetic. Anchored by the Highland Jaylen Brown Signature Series frame featuring Oakley’s Prizm™ Ruby Lenses, the collection combines elevated design with purposeful construction. 77 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION