GKB Opticals, a prominent national optical retail chain with a rich history spanning over 60 years, unveiled the long-awaited eyewear collections of Tom Ford and Zegna at their Vision Lounge in Mumbai. The event featured an exclusive preview of the Tom Ford spring release for 2024, and notably, it marked the first public preview of Zegna’s much-anticipated eyewear collection, the company announced in a release on Wednesday.
The Tom Ford and Zegna eyewear collections cater to connoisseurs of luxury eyewear. Eminent stylist and eyewear consultant Angelica Pagnelli, along with Mumbai-based luxury, beauty, and lifestyle influencer Tina Kakkad Dhanak, graced the event alongside other notable personalities. The three-day event allowed patrons to explore a world of premium to luxury eyewear, redefined by Tom Ford and Zegna.
Customers had the chance to experience the Tom Ford X Zegna collection on the first day, complete with a unique opportunity to receive styling guidance from Angelica Pagnelli by appointment. The event’s guest list was curated by Tina Kakkad, who also hosted the event, elevating the style quotient.
Tom Ford eyewear is renowned for its blend of style and functionality, featuring Blue Block technology to enhance visual comfort and reduce eye strain. GKB Opticals showcased a vibrant sun collection from Tom Ford, offering a range of sunglasses, including mask-styled frames and ski sunglasses with interchangeable magnetic lenses. Zegna’s eyewear range, designed by Artistic Director Alessandro Sartori, reflects the brand’s personality and elegance, with refined shapes and bespoke style. GKB Opticals aimed to enhance the shopping experience, providing access to these exquisite collections, perfectly complementing the brand’s Luxury Leisurewear wardrobe with versatile styles and exceptional craftsmanship.
The attendees enjoyed exploring the eyewear range and appreciating the meticulous craftsmanship showcased by both collections. Notable guests from Mumbai’s fashion elite, including Richa Begani, Namrata Jadwani Takhtani, and Simran Luthria, attended the event to get an exclusive sneak peek of the stellar collection before its official launch in January.
In addition to Vision Lounge, the Tom Ford X Zegna eyewear collection will be available at various GKB Opticals stores in Mumbai, M.G Road Bangalore, Phoenix Mall Chennai, Ambience Mall Delhi, Palladium Gujarat, Jubille Hills Hyderabad, Quest Mall Kolkata, Elante Mall Chandigarh, and more. This eyewear range seamlessly combines the iconic features of both brands, offering a blend of striking designs and signature elements.
Priyanka Gupta, Director of Brands at GKB Opticals, expressed her excitement, saying, “We are elated to have the stellar Tom Ford X Zegna eyewear collection showcased at Vision Lounge, Mumbai. We aim to take the exclusive collection to the ones who have an eye for such quality pieces through the doors of GKB Opticals.”
GKB Opticals, a legacy of over 60 years with more than one million patrons served, is an optical retail chain in India. With over 85 stores across the country, the ISO-certified company offers quality eyewear from a vast portfolio of international and home brands.
