The entries for the Vision-X VP Awards 2014 were reviewed by the best in the industry and the nominee list was drawn…..both a challenging and satisfying task
The Vision-X VP Awards 2014, hosted by Vision-X, are a celebration of excellence in the optical industry in the Middle East. An initiative by VisionPlus Arabia Magazine, the awards have received strong support and a positive response from the movers and shakers of the industry, and attracted more than 130 entries from around the world in 15 categories. In a Jury Meet held on September 11 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the entries were evaluated by the heads of the 6 pillars of optical retailing in the Middle East: Al Jaber Optical, Hassan’s Optician Co, Magrabi Opticals, Rivoli EyeZone, Saudi Optic House and Yateem Opticians.
So, without further ado, we present to you the nominees of the Vision-X VP Awards 2014!
Best New Spectacle Frame (Luxury Segment) :
- Boucheron – Limited Edition- Gold Diamond – BES AU.036
- Dita – Stateman Two DRX-2-51-B-50
- Fred – Winch
- Gold & Wood – Cosmos 02
- Tag Heuer – L-TYPE T
Best New Spectacle Frame (Premium Segment) :
- Boucheron – BEO 192.02
- ic! Berlin – Eye Popping Rose Gold Sunset -Rx clear
- Montblanc – MB 47902858
- Prodesign Denmark – 7632C.9031
- WooDone – Alanya Bling
Best New Spectacle Frame (Popular Segment) :
- Feb 31st – Apus Air
- Le Tanneur – 233-12
- Minima – Hybrid C5 Black & Gold
- Modo – 4046
- Stepper Eyewear – EX-50101 – F014
Best New Sunglass Model (Luxury Segment) :
- Chopard – SCH-A54D
- Dita – Mach-One DRX2030E
- Gold & Wood – Copa
- Linda Farrow – KR 1/5
- ROLF Spectacles – Amiral Sun 45
Best New Sunglass Model (Premium Segment) :
- Baldinini Eyewear – BLD-1215-01
- Chopard – SCH135
- Etnia Barcelona – WLA Africa 02
- ic! Berlin – S25 Tegel Sun Gold-Obsidian Black to Grey
- Monogram – Limited Edition
Best New Sunglass Model (Popular Segment) :
- Mad in Italy – Paperone 29
- Maui Jim – Sugar Beach, 421-02
- Minima – Sport 12
- Police – S1948 NV8H
- Tom Ford – TF 334 Dimitry
- Adidas – Tycane Pro L
- Ferrari – 13265
- Jaguar – 37715-610
- Nike – EVO794
- Swissflex – Rainbow
- Centro Style – Active soft
- Eyedeas – Specky
- Hello Kitty – HEAA061 C01
- Italia Independent – 090VB/017
- Nike – 5513
Most Popular Lenses (Progressive) :
- BBGR – Anateo Mio
- Essilor – Varilux Comfort
- Essilor – Varilux S Series
- Hoya – Hoyalux iD MyStyle V+
- Sola – SOLAOne
Most Popular Lens (Best Value) :
- ASAHI-LITE JAPAN – AL CRSV 1.61 AS MR8
- Essilor – Airwear
- Essilor – Transitions Signature VII
- Sola – SOLAOne HD
- Tokai – Tokai 1.76 Transitions® Signature VII Lens
- BBGR – Neva Max UV
- Essilor – Crizal A2
- Essilor – Crizal Forte UV
- Hoya – Hi-Vision LongLife
- Protec – Protec Coating
Most Popular Oph. Contact Lens :
- Acuvue® Brand Contact Lenses – 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism
- Air Optix – Aqua
- Desio – Sensual Beauty Lenses Astigmatism
- Desio – Sensual Beauty Lenses High Prescription
Most Popular Coloured Contact Lens :
- Bella Color Contact Lens – Bella/Bella Diamonds
- Desio – Sensual Beauty Lenses
- FreshLook – FreshLook ColorBlends
Best Value Enhancer (Retail) :
- Essilor – Medizs Smart RK 11 with bluetooth
- Hoya – HVC Viewer
- Hoya – visuReal Portable
- Nidek Inc. – LE-700
- Nidek Inc. – SE-1 Xtrimer
- Essilor – Mr Blue
- Satisloh GmbH – ES-curve
- Satisloh GmbH – VFT- Macro
- Schneider – Modulo Line
- SnapIt – SnapIt Screw
Congratulations to all the nominees! Voting began on October 1st and will continue till November 15th, 2014, with the winners being announced on November 25th at the Vision-X VP Awards 2014.
So, don’t forget to log on to www.vxvp-awards.com to cast your valuable vote!