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2025 Love Eyewear Awards Shortlist

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Celebrating the eyewear industry

The coveted Love Eyewear Awards returns in 2025 to celebrate, champion and promote the best in eyewear amongst independent and major designers, manufacturers and retailers. 

Launched in 2020, Love Eyewear Awards brings together a panel of esteemed judges made up of eyewear bloggers, stylists, journalists, influencers and industry leaders who judge hundreds of entries across a number of carefully curated categories. Winners are announced at the Awards ceremony on the first evening of 100% Optical. 

We cannot wait to welcome you for a busy evening of celebration and entertainment on Saturday 1 March.

We are extremely excited to announce the shortlist for the Love Eyewear Awards 2025, created by our panel of prestigious judges. 

Congratulations to all and good luck for the next round!

Frame/Designer Awards:

Women's Sunglasses Frame of the Year

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  • The EveryWear Cape-Town sunglasses are a unique example of innovation and sustainability, inspired by our mission to transform the eyewear industry. These sunglasses are crafted from castor beans, a r ...
  • Waterhaul is leading the industry with their traceability system and their mission of tackling lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing gear from around the UK. For over 5 years, Waterhaul has been coll ...
  • The AKILA Apollo frame exemplifies how sustainability and style can seamlessly merge. With its chunky frame and flat "zero base" lenses, Apollo fuses a classic silhouette with contemporary trends, off ...
  • Rimini : This year's must-have for summer! Rimini is an eco-responsible frame. Its acetate sheet is a blend of old acetate sheet mixed with new eco-friendly ones. The result? A bright, colorful, eco-f ...
  • Alder C4: The Pinnacle of Sustainability for Frame of the Year The Alder C4 from Modstyle Eyewear seamlessly combines eco-conscious design with modern sophistication, making it a standout contender fo ...
  • The 2339 is clearly a stunning frame, a modern cat eye with a chunky brow, feminine and bold. Hand crafted with the highest quality Horn which creates a finish and colour that is just not possible wit ...
  • Sustainability is the reason FEB31ST exists. We wanted to show the world that other methods of eyewear manufacturing are possible—methods that help safeguard the future of our planet. With the Kireka ...
  • About the model: LOTUS. It’s not just the edges that are sharp! Bold, edgy, and with a gaze that doesn’t just soar but lands with impact. About the collection: As an expression of our deep-rooted expe ...
  • This handcrafted frames redefine sustainable luxury by merging eco-conscious innovation with exceptional craftsmanship. Made from compressed recycled paper, they are a bold statement of sustainability ...
  • Johann von Goisern are beautiful crafted, handmade frames from the world heritage area of Bad Goisern in Austria. Founded in 1984 the frames are inspired by a generation of the Pomberger family, from ...
  • TOMMY HILFIGER combines preppy references and contemporary influences in these women's eyeglasses. The front comes in on-trend shapes, brightened by double rivets. The exquisite raised TH monogram on ...
  • The SZÂDE Nolan frame seamlessly blends retro sophistication with contemporary appeal, making it a standout contender for the Sustainable Frame of the Year award. This sleek, oval silhouette draws ins ...

Women's Frame of the Year

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  • The EveryWear Cape-Town sunglasses are a unique example of innovation and sustainability, inspired by our mission to transform the eyewear industry. These sunglasses are crafted from castor beans, a r ...
  • Waterhaul is leading the industry with their traceability system and their mission of tackling lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing gear from around the UK. For over 5 years, Waterhaul has been coll ...
  • The AKILA Apollo frame exemplifies how sustainability and style can seamlessly merge. With its chunky frame and flat "zero base" lenses, Apollo fuses a classic silhouette with contemporary trends, off ...
  • Rimini : This year's must-have for summer! Rimini is an eco-responsible frame. Its acetate sheet is a blend of old acetate sheet mixed with new eco-friendly ones. The result? A bright, colorful, eco-f ...
  • Alder C4: The Pinnacle of Sustainability for Frame of the Year The Alder C4 from Modstyle Eyewear seamlessly combines eco-conscious design with modern sophistication, making it a standout contender fo ...
  • The 2339 is clearly a stunning frame, a modern cat eye with a chunky brow, feminine and bold. Hand crafted with the highest quality Horn which creates a finish and colour that is just not possible wit ...
  • Sustainability is the reason FEB31ST exists. We wanted to show the world that other methods of eyewear manufacturing are possible—methods that help safeguard the future of our planet. With the Kireka ...
  • About the model: LOTUS. It’s not just the edges that are sharp! Bold, edgy, and with a gaze that doesn’t just soar but lands with impact. About the collection: As an expression of our deep-rooted expe ...
  • This handcrafted frames redefine sustainable luxury by merging eco-conscious innovation with exceptional craftsmanship. Made from compressed recycled paper, they are a bold statement of sustainability ...
  • Johann von Goisern are beautiful crafted, handmade frames from the world heritage area of Bad Goisern in Austria. Founded in 1984 the frames are inspired by a generation of the Pomberger family, from ...
  • TOMMY HILFIGER combines preppy references and contemporary influences in these women's eyeglasses. The front comes in on-trend shapes, brightened by double rivets. The exquisite raised TH monogram on ...
  • The SZÂDE Nolan frame seamlessly blends retro sophistication with contemporary appeal, making it a standout contender for the Sustainable Frame of the Year award. This sleek, oval silhouette draws ins ...

Men's Sunglasses Frame of the Year

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  • The EveryWear Cape-Town sunglasses are a unique example of innovation and sustainability, inspired by our mission to transform the eyewear industry. These sunglasses are crafted from castor beans, a r ...
  • Waterhaul is leading the industry with their traceability system and their mission of tackling lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing gear from around the UK. For over 5 years, Waterhaul has been coll ...
  • The AKILA Apollo frame exemplifies how sustainability and style can seamlessly merge. With its chunky frame and flat "zero base" lenses, Apollo fuses a classic silhouette with contemporary trends, off ...
  • Rimini : This year's must-have for summer! Rimini is an eco-responsible frame. Its acetate sheet is a blend of old acetate sheet mixed with new eco-friendly ones. The result? A bright, colorful, eco-f ...
  • Alder C4: The Pinnacle of Sustainability for Frame of the Year The Alder C4 from Modstyle Eyewear seamlessly combines eco-conscious design with modern sophistication, making it a standout contender fo ...
  • The 2339 is clearly a stunning frame, a modern cat eye with a chunky brow, feminine and bold. Hand crafted with the highest quality Horn which creates a finish and colour that is just not possible wit ...
  • Sustainability is the reason FEB31ST exists. We wanted to show the world that other methods of eyewear manufacturing are possible—methods that help safeguard the future of our planet. With the Kireka ...
  • About the model: LOTUS. It’s not just the edges that are sharp! Bold, edgy, and with a gaze that doesn’t just soar but lands with impact. About the collection: As an expression of our deep-rooted expe ...
  • This handcrafted frames redefine sustainable luxury by merging eco-conscious innovation with exceptional craftsmanship. Made from compressed recycled paper, they are a bold statement of sustainability ...
  • Johann von Goisern are beautiful crafted, handmade frames from the world heritage area of Bad Goisern in Austria. Founded in 1984 the frames are inspired by a generation of the Pomberger family, from ...
  • TOMMY HILFIGER combines preppy references and contemporary influences in these women's eyeglasses. The front comes in on-trend shapes, brightened by double rivets. The exquisite raised TH monogram on ...
  • The SZÂDE Nolan frame seamlessly blends retro sophistication with contemporary appeal, making it a standout contender for the Sustainable Frame of the Year award. This sleek, oval silhouette draws ins ...

Men's Frame of the Year

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  • The EveryWear Cape-Town sunglasses are a unique example of innovation and sustainability, inspired by our mission to transform the eyewear industry. These sunglasses are crafted from castor beans, a r ...
  • Waterhaul is leading the industry with their traceability system and their mission of tackling lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing gear from around the UK. For over 5 years, Waterhaul has been coll ...
  • The AKILA Apollo frame exemplifies how sustainability and style can seamlessly merge. With its chunky frame and flat "zero base" lenses, Apollo fuses a classic silhouette with contemporary trends, off ...
  • Rimini : This year's must-have for summer! Rimini is an eco-responsible frame. Its acetate sheet is a blend of old acetate sheet mixed with new eco-friendly ones. The result? A bright, colorful, eco-f ...
  • Alder C4: The Pinnacle of Sustainability for Frame of the Year The Alder C4 from Modstyle Eyewear seamlessly combines eco-conscious design with modern sophistication, making it a standout contender fo ...
  • The 2339 is clearly a stunning frame, a modern cat eye with a chunky brow, feminine and bold. Hand crafted with the highest quality Horn which creates a finish and colour that is just not possible wit ...
  • Sustainability is the reason FEB31ST exists. We wanted to show the world that other methods of eyewear manufacturing are possible—methods that help safeguard the future of our planet. With the Kireka ...
  • About the model: LOTUS. It’s not just the edges that are sharp! Bold, edgy, and with a gaze that doesn’t just soar but lands with impact. About the collection: As an expression of our deep-rooted expe ...
  • This handcrafted frames redefine sustainable luxury by merging eco-conscious innovation with exceptional craftsmanship. Made from compressed recycled paper, they are a bold statement of sustainability ...
  • Johann von Goisern are beautiful crafted, handmade frames from the world heritage area of Bad Goisern in Austria. Founded in 1984 the frames are inspired by a generation of the Pomberger family, from ...
  • TOMMY HILFIGER combines preppy references and contemporary influences in these women's eyeglasses. The front comes in on-trend shapes, brightened by double rivets. The exquisite raised TH monogram on ...
  • The SZÂDE Nolan frame seamlessly blends retro sophistication with contemporary appeal, making it a standout contender for the Sustainable Frame of the Year award. This sleek, oval silhouette draws ins ...

Unisex Frame of the Year

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  • The EveryWear Cape-Town sunglasses are a unique example of innovation and sustainability, inspired by our mission to transform the eyewear industry. These sunglasses are crafted from castor beans, a r ...
  • Waterhaul is leading the industry with their traceability system and their mission of tackling lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing gear from around the UK. For over 5 years, Waterhaul has been coll ...
  • The AKILA Apollo frame exemplifies how sustainability and style can seamlessly merge. With its chunky frame and flat "zero base" lenses, Apollo fuses a classic silhouette with contemporary trends, off ...
  • Rimini : This year's must-have for summer! Rimini is an eco-responsible frame. Its acetate sheet is a blend of old acetate sheet mixed with new eco-friendly ones. The result? A bright, colorful, eco-f ...
  • Alder C4: The Pinnacle of Sustainability for Frame of the Year The Alder C4 from Modstyle Eyewear seamlessly combines eco-conscious design with modern sophistication, making it a standout contender fo ...
  • The 2339 is clearly a stunning frame, a modern cat eye with a chunky brow, feminine and bold. Hand crafted with the highest quality Horn which creates a finish and colour that is just not possible wit ...
  • Sustainability is the reason FEB31ST exists. We wanted to show the world that other methods of eyewear manufacturing are possible—methods that help safeguard the future of our planet. With the Kireka ...
  • About the model: LOTUS. It’s not just the edges that are sharp! Bold, edgy, and with a gaze that doesn’t just soar but lands with impact. About the collection: As an expression of our deep-rooted expe ...
  • This handcrafted frames redefine sustainable luxury by merging eco-conscious innovation with exceptional craftsmanship. Made from compressed recycled paper, they are a bold statement of sustainability ...
  • Johann von Goisern are beautiful crafted, handmade frames from the world heritage area of Bad Goisern in Austria. Founded in 1984 the frames are inspired by a generation of the Pomberger family, from ...
  • TOMMY HILFIGER combines preppy references and contemporary influences in these women's eyeglasses. The front comes in on-trend shapes, brightened by double rivets. The exquisite raised TH monogram on ...
  • The SZÂDE Nolan frame seamlessly blends retro sophistication with contemporary appeal, making it a standout contender for the Sustainable Frame of the Year award. This sleek, oval silhouette draws ins ...

Luxury Frame of the Year

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  • The EveryWear Cape-Town sunglasses are a unique example of innovation and sustainability, inspired by our mission to transform the eyewear industry. These sunglasses are crafted from castor beans, a r ...
  • Waterhaul is leading the industry with their traceability system and their mission of tackling lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing gear from around the UK. For over 5 years, Waterhaul has been coll ...
  • The AKILA Apollo frame exemplifies how sustainability and style can seamlessly merge. With its chunky frame and flat "zero base" lenses, Apollo fuses a classic silhouette with contemporary trends, off ...
  • Rimini : This year's must-have for summer! Rimini is an eco-responsible frame. Its acetate sheet is a blend of old acetate sheet mixed with new eco-friendly ones. The result? A bright, colorful, eco-f ...
  • Alder C4: The Pinnacle of Sustainability for Frame of the Year The Alder C4 from Modstyle Eyewear seamlessly combines eco-conscious design with modern sophistication, making it a standout contender fo ...
  • The 2339 is clearly a stunning frame, a modern cat eye with a chunky brow, feminine and bold. Hand crafted with the highest quality Horn which creates a finish and colour that is just not possible wit ...
  • Sustainability is the reason FEB31ST exists. We wanted to show the world that other methods of eyewear manufacturing are possible—methods that help safeguard the future of our planet. With the Kireka ...
  • About the model: LOTUS. It’s not just the edges that are sharp! Bold, edgy, and with a gaze that doesn’t just soar but lands with impact. About the collection: As an expression of our deep-rooted expe ...
  • This handcrafted frames redefine sustainable luxury by merging eco-conscious innovation with exceptional craftsmanship. Made from compressed recycled paper, they are a bold statement of sustainability ...
  • Johann von Goisern are beautiful crafted, handmade frames from the world heritage area of Bad Goisern in Austria. Founded in 1984 the frames are inspired by a generation of the Pomberger family, from ...
  • TOMMY HILFIGER combines preppy references and contemporary influences in these women's eyeglasses. The front comes in on-trend shapes, brightened by double rivets. The exquisite raised TH monogram on ...
  • The SZÂDE Nolan frame seamlessly blends retro sophistication with contemporary appeal, making it a standout contender for the Sustainable Frame of the Year award. This sleek, oval silhouette draws ins ...

Sustainable Frame of the Year

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  • The EveryWear Cape-Town sunglasses are a unique example of innovation and sustainability, inspired by our mission to transform the eyewear industry. These sunglasses are crafted from castor beans, a r ...
  • Waterhaul is leading the industry with their traceability system and their mission of tackling lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing gear from around the UK. For over 5 years, Waterhaul has been coll ...
  • The AKILA Apollo frame exemplifies how sustainability and style can seamlessly merge. With its chunky frame and flat "zero base" lenses, Apollo fuses a classic silhouette with contemporary trends, off ...
  • Rimini : This year's must-have for summer! Rimini is an eco-responsible frame. Its acetate sheet is a blend of old acetate sheet mixed with new eco-friendly ones. The result? A bright, colorful, eco-f ...
  • Alder C4: The Pinnacle of Sustainability for Frame of the Year The Alder C4 from Modstyle Eyewear seamlessly combines eco-conscious design with modern sophistication, making it a standout contender fo ...
  • The 2339 is clearly a stunning frame, a modern cat eye with a chunky brow, feminine and bold. Hand crafted with the highest quality Horn which creates a finish and colour that is just not possible wit ...
  • Sustainability is the reason FEB31ST exists. We wanted to show the world that other methods of eyewear manufacturing are possible—methods that help safeguard the future of our planet. With the Kireka ...
  • About the model: LOTUS. It’s not just the edges that are sharp! Bold, edgy, and with a gaze that doesn’t just soar but lands with impact. About the collection: As an expression of our deep-rooted expe ...
  • This handcrafted frames redefine sustainable luxury by merging eco-conscious innovation with exceptional craftsmanship. Made from compressed recycled paper, they are a bold statement of sustainability ...
  • Johann von Goisern are beautiful crafted, handmade frames from the world heritage area of Bad Goisern in Austria. Founded in 1984 the frames are inspired by a generation of the Pomberger family, from ...
  • TOMMY HILFIGER combines preppy references and contemporary influences in these women's eyeglasses. The front comes in on-trend shapes, brightened by double rivets. The exquisite raised TH monogram on ...
  • The SZÂDE Nolan frame seamlessly blends retro sophistication with contemporary appeal, making it a standout contender for the Sustainable Frame of the Year award. This sleek, oval silhouette draws ins ...

Kid's Frame of the Year

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  • The EveryWear Cape-Town sunglasses are a unique example of innovation and sustainability, inspired by our mission to transform the eyewear industry. These sunglasses are crafted from castor beans, a r ...
  • Waterhaul is leading the industry with their traceability system and their mission of tackling lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing gear from around the UK. For over 5 years, Waterhaul has been coll ...
  • The AKILA Apollo frame exemplifies how sustainability and style can seamlessly merge. With its chunky frame and flat "zero base" lenses, Apollo fuses a classic silhouette with contemporary trends, off ...
  • Rimini : This year's must-have for summer! Rimini is an eco-responsible frame. Its acetate sheet is a blend of old acetate sheet mixed with new eco-friendly ones. The result? A bright, colorful, eco-f ...
  • Alder C4: The Pinnacle of Sustainability for Frame of the Year The Alder C4 from Modstyle Eyewear seamlessly combines eco-conscious design with modern sophistication, making it a standout contender fo ...
  • The 2339 is clearly a stunning frame, a modern cat eye with a chunky brow, feminine and bold. Hand crafted with the highest quality Horn which creates a finish and colour that is just not possible wit ...
  • Sustainability is the reason FEB31ST exists. We wanted to show the world that other methods of eyewear manufacturing are possible—methods that help safeguard the future of our planet. With the Kireka ...
  • About the model: LOTUS. It’s not just the edges that are sharp! Bold, edgy, and with a gaze that doesn’t just soar but lands with impact. About the collection: As an expression of our deep-rooted expe ...
  • This handcrafted frames redefine sustainable luxury by merging eco-conscious innovation with exceptional craftsmanship. Made from compressed recycled paper, they are a bold statement of sustainability ...
  • Johann von Goisern are beautiful crafted, handmade frames from the world heritage area of Bad Goisern in Austria. Founded in 1984 the frames are inspired by a generation of the Pomberger family, from ...
  • TOMMY HILFIGER combines preppy references and contemporary influences in these women's eyeglasses. The front comes in on-trend shapes, brightened by double rivets. The exquisite raised TH monogram on ...
  • The SZÂDE Nolan frame seamlessly blends retro sophistication with contemporary appeal, making it a standout contender for the Sustainable Frame of the Year award. This sleek, oval silhouette draws ins ...

Eyewear Accessory of the Year

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  • The EveryWear Cape-Town sunglasses are a unique example of innovation and sustainability, inspired by our mission to transform the eyewear industry. These sunglasses are crafted from castor beans, a r ...
  • Waterhaul is leading the industry with their traceability system and their mission of tackling lost, abandoned, and discarded fishing gear from around the UK. For over 5 years, Waterhaul has been coll ...
  • The AKILA Apollo frame exemplifies how sustainability and style can seamlessly merge. With its chunky frame and flat "zero base" lenses, Apollo fuses a classic silhouette with contemporary trends, off ...
  • Rimini : This year's must-have for summer! Rimini is an eco-responsible frame. Its acetate sheet is a blend of old acetate sheet mixed with new eco-friendly ones. The result? A bright, colorful, eco-f ...
  • Alder C4: The Pinnacle of Sustainability for Frame of the Year The Alder C4 from Modstyle Eyewear seamlessly combines eco-conscious design with modern sophistication, making it a standout contender fo ...
  • The 2339 is clearly a stunning frame, a modern cat eye with a chunky brow, feminine and bold. Hand crafted with the highest quality Horn which creates a finish and colour that is just not possible wit ...
  • Sustainability is the reason FEB31ST exists. We wanted to show the world that other methods of eyewear manufacturing are possible—methods that help safeguard the future of our planet. With the Kireka ...
  • About the model: LOTUS. It’s not just the edges that are sharp! Bold, edgy, and with a gaze that doesn’t just soar but lands with impact. About the collection: As an expression of our deep-rooted expe ...
  • This handcrafted frames redefine sustainable luxury by merging eco-conscious innovation with exceptional craftsmanship. Made from compressed recycled paper, they are a bold statement of sustainability ...
  • Johann von Goisern are beautiful crafted, handmade frames from the world heritage area of Bad Goisern in Austria. Founded in 1984 the frames are inspired by a generation of the Pomberger family, from ...
  • TOMMY HILFIGER combines preppy references and contemporary influences in these women's eyeglasses. The front comes in on-trend shapes, brightened by double rivets. The exquisite raised TH monogram on ...
  • The SZÂDE Nolan frame seamlessly blends retro sophistication with contemporary appeal, making it a standout contender for the Sustainable Frame of the Year award. This sleek, oval silhouette draws ins ...

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Retailer Awards:

Most Engaging Practice Window

Best Use of Social Media

Eyewear Retailer of the Year

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