Kering Eyewear – home of luxury brands such as Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Cartier, St Laurent, and Maui Jim – has made a splash with the release of its 2026 European spring/summer collections at a launch event at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney earlier this year.

Elegance Meets Individuality with Valentino New to the Kering stable after the announcement of a global partnership agreement earlier this year is Valentino. Drawing from haute couture legacy and a refined sense of culture, the latest collection reinterprets the codes of the Maison into a vocabulary of bold silhouettes and high-end constructions. At the centre of the collection is the Valentino ‘Vlogo’, first introduced in 1968 and reinterpreted through a variety of material treatments. Whether cut directly into acetate temples, lasered onto metal surfaces, or embedded beneath lacquer, the Vlogo becomes a structural and symbolic element that links each frame to the Maison’s history. The classic Maison Valentino’s inspirations come through as contemporary shapes: bold cats eyes, geometric flats, studded ovals, and slim metal constructions with crystal details. Colour plays a central role, with a palette that ranges from butter white and solid black to transparent havanas, ivory stripes, and the iconic red. The result is a season anchored in contrast – between couture and everyday wear, structure and ornament, history and reinvention.

Free-Spirited Chloe Rooted in the free-spirited aura of Chloe and shaped by the creative vision of fashion designer Chemena Kamali, the latest Chloe eyewear collection unfolds as a celebration of spontaneity, ease, and modern femininity. It captures the Maison’s signature lightness with a curated selection of sunglasses and optical frames, each imbued with soft lines, feminine contours, and a subtle nod to vintage influences.

Racer by Balenciaga Known for high impact, Belanciaga's Racer is an injected cats eye frame with 180° rotating hinges that folds its logo-engraved temples vertically, forming a compact, sculptural profile.

Saint Laurent Saint Laurent’s new collection – Howl – is a standout for its bold sculptural volumes and distinctive plumped effect. The unisex collection launched with two silhouettes: SL 901, an oversized rectangular frame, and SL 902, an oversized pilot shape. Both feature the Maison’s vintage logo on the temples. Available in a wide palette ranging from deep black and rich browns to transparent shades including beige, cognac, khaki, yellow, red and nicotine-tones.

Pictured is Judy, a new line that reflects a refined sense of ease. Crafted in slim acetate and adorned with metal accents that echo the Maison's accessories line, an array of shapes spans from narrow rectangles to timeless ovals and pilot silhouettes – each evoking effortless appeal.

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