International Eyewear Design Contest 2012

OWP Brillen has created glasses collections of international distinction ever since it was founded in 1947.

The success of OWP sales is ensured by our balanced portfolio that includes a renowned licensed brand and two of our own corporate brands, which are well established in the market. OWP is considered one of the top suppliers in the industry today, and has earned a reputation as a creative, highly innovative company among opticians throughout the world.

OWP is holding its first ever design competition in 2012. The goal of this contest is to identify and reward highly creative and innovative product concepts in the area of corrective frames. The competition is aimed at university-level students who are involved in design or creative studies programs. The winning entrant will be awarded either a cash prize of EUR 2,000 or an internship in the design department at OWP.

Entries may be submitted starting immediately, and must be sent in directly by August 31, 2012. All contest details can be found in the downloadable flyer (PDF) and application form (PDF).

Natural look by Mexx

"Be natural" not only applies to international catwalks, but the latest Mexx collection as well.

Three new plastic models with wooden-look acetate temples and the manually embroidered XX logo create an extraordinary interpretation of the natural look.

Typical Mexx – casual, natural and utterly in trend.

Mexx Natural

Elegance in its most exquisite form

OWP Mod. 1358, 1359, 1360, 2128

Glasses are in, all the stars are wearing them now. Reason enough to devote the same attention to this accessory as you would to shoes, bags or jewelry. The four sophisticated women's models from OWP, that are exclusively available with fitting necklaces, are very much in trend.

OWP Mod 1358

A real eye catcher for the new season of glasses. Using a new kind of technology, the acetate partially encases the unadorned stainless steel temples in decorative patterns, thereby achieving an extraordinary visual appearance. The various three-dimensional temple patterns create elegance with an aura of glamour.

But take note: The necklaces are limited and only available while inventory lasts!

OWP Mod 1359

Change your mind – now for teens too

Hip girls and casual guys reinvent themselves everyday. Discreet grey at school, hip trendy colors while chillin' with friends. Following the major success of the Mexx models with interchangeable rubber tips, the new edition for teens has now arrived!

It rocks: stylish and cool at the same time.

OWP at Vision Expo East 2012: booth G270

OWP will be exhibiting this year from March 23-25 on booth G270.
We look forward to your visit!

For more about VEE, go to: http://www.visionexpoeast.com/

VEE 2012

Metropolitan. Urban. Living. – Urban heroes.

They buy clothes at vintage shops. They love their mother's old clutch-purse from the 50’or their pop's retro scarf. They are heroes of individual style, masterfully combining custom-tailored attire with old finds to create the perfect ensemble.

We meet them on the streets of the big city and add the final touch, the icing on the proverbial cake – a sleek and distinguished Metropolitan frame.

These new models are both old-school and cutting-edge, combining retro style with new plastics specifically designed for Metropolitan’s frames.

OWP at opti 2012: Hall C2, Booth 206/307

It's getting hot! The ophthalmic optics industry is kicking off the New Year at opti 2012, from 13 to 15 January 2012. New brands will be celebrating their premiere there, as designers exhibit the latest trends for the ensuing 365 days and the key players in Germany and the rest of the world present their latest innovations in glasses, contact lenses and glasses frames.

OWP will be exhibiting this year in Hall C2 at stand 206/307.

We look forward to your visit!

For more about opti, go to: www.opti-munich.com

Mod. 8577

Sport meets comfort for our new model 8577.

High-tech carbon is laminated in stainless steel and molded with rubber to provide comfort to this strong, flexible design.

These are the perfect match for those who seek a cool, casual style!

Mexx: Flower-power meets fresh fruit!

Fruit prints are the striking highlight of the new Mexx collection, featuring four new models already causing quite a stir.

Whether you choose sweet strawberries, tangy lemons or juicy oranges, all you trend-setters and fashionistas out there now get to stroll around sporting tasty fruit accessories.

Exclusively for OWP

OWP’s design team has designed a material now being exclusively produced for five new models belonging to the OWP collection. These new models embody style, individuality and a passion for detail.

Stunning creations in acetate lend a distinctive look to the front pieces, temples and temple tips. The first 1,000 frames come with a stylish accessory – a bracelet made of the same exclusive material.

This stylish combination is sure to turn heads in any setting.

Mexx: Chill glasses for cool kids

The new six models being introduced by Mexx Eyes are anything but run of the mill.

These frames are fresh, with stylish temple features that kids can choose themselves!

Your adorable little princess may choose the cute rubber decorations in pink, while little aspiring Indy 500 drivers might opt for the race car in black and red. Appealing to kids' tastes, these frames make wearing glasses a lot more fun while maintaining the fine craftsmanship and wearer-comfort you’ve come to love and expect from Mexx Eyes.

Metropolitan has won the 2011 Red Dot Award for product design.

Red Dot, one of the most renowned international product competitions, has awarded the 2011 Red Dot seal of quality to Metropolitan by OWP.
Designers and companies from 60 countries entered 4,433 products in the product design category for this year's Red Dot award. Over 1,000 guests in the design industry, society and media celebrated the winners of this prestigious award.

Dr. Peter Zec, the initiator of the Red Dot design award, says of this honor: "As always, our jury cast a very careful eye over the products submitted. Design quality has asserted itself clearly in the judging process, with genuine and new creative solutions also being rewarded. Both of these criteria are not just yardsticks for good design, but also for the potential for success on the market. This potential is increased several times over by the targeted use of our renowned design award."

Our Metropolitan collection evokes urban design with cool, lightweight steel and sleek plastic. Influenced by modern architecture, Metropolitan frames are the new companions for the city spaces in which we live. As the pulse of time beats ever faster, the Metropolitan collection introduces our exclusive Quick Lock technology (patent pending). This new feature allows one-click glazing: elegant yet simple.

OWP is always looking for ways to reinvent the world in which we live -- this is what motivates us. Metropolitan was created for those who live life to the fullest; who do not need to ask what is beautiful, what is right, or what is high quality: they just know it.