Episodes
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Pedro Da Silva is an award-winning eyewear designer and regular exhibitor at Silmo. His brand, VAVA, is renowned for its avant-garde and minimalist style, bringing innovative, timeless products of the highest quality to the market.
His story is laced with desgin, music, culture, urban renewal and a passion for sustainability - and he tells it beautifully in this incredibly engaging interview with Nick Coffer.
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www.vavaeyewear.com
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Between them, Debby Coath and Jez Levy have nearly 80 years of experience in retailing high-end designer eyewear. Debby is an independent agent, and has worked with some of the industry's top brands over the years. Currently representing Dita and Ahlem, among others, she draws on all her experience to give a fresh perspective on brands, through the eyes of a highly-reputed agent.
Jez owns Eyes on St Albans, near London, UK. A true destination eyewear store, he only stocks designer products such as Kirk & Kirk, Blake Kuwahara and Vava. Nick visits his shop, where Jez talks him through how he succeeds in a very challenging market.
A couple of fascinating interviews for brand owners, reps, agents and shop owners alike.
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Silmo Academy brings together world experts in optics to speak at the various Silmo events throughout the year. Silmo Singapore is taking place this week, so Nick Coffer chats to one of the speakers at the event, Grant Hannaford.
In a fascinating, insightful and warm interview, Grant talks about:
The journey which brought him into the optics world.
His passion for research into lens design.
His doctorate at Aston University.
His extensive charity work, bringing improved sight to people from impoverished regions.
His desire to make optical knowledge accessible to all.
His International Optician of the Year Award
And his work with the Academy of Advanced Ophthalmic Optics in Australia, which he founded with his wife Thao.
Grant's humility shines through this episode, and he is just as at ease talking about his small optical practice in Australia, as he is talking about his highly technical and groundbreaking research. This is a really great listen, for any optician or academic looking to be inspired in their work.
For more information, head to:
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https://aaoo.net.au/
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Apple has entered the smart eyewear market and this means that this new category is going to go from strength to strength.
Nick Coffer is joined by Sébastien Brusset to explore the key issues facing the optical industry:
What are the latest technologies?
What are the challenges to get products to market?
Will eye health remain at the heart of these products?
What risks do these products pose to eye health?
Who will wear these glasses? Will they appeal to the core market of 45-70 year olds?
Are opticians ready for these new products?
Do they need more training?
Can they maintain their margins if they sell these products?
Will it be down to the opticians to repair them?
All these questions have been explored by an incredible committee of experts, put together by Silmo, as part of their look at the future of the optical industry, Silmo Next. This podcast brings together and summarises the wealth of expertise and knowledge which came to the fore in the first two sessions of this committee.
A must-listen episode for anyone who wants to be ready to the changes ahead in the optical market.
For more information, go to www.silmoparis.com
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Apple est entré sur le marché des lunettes connectées, ce qui signifie que cette nouvelle catégorie va connaître un essor considérable.
Nick Coffer est rejoint par Sébastien Brusset pour explorer les principaux enjeux auxquels est confrontée l'industrie optique :
Quelles sont les dernières technologies ?
Quels sont les défis pour mettre les produits sur le marché ?
La santé oculaire restera-t-elle au cœur de ces produits ?
Quels risques ces produits posent-ils pour la santé des yeux ?
Qui portera ces lunettes ? Vont-elles séduire le marché des 45-70 ans ?
Les opticiens sont-ils prêts pour ces nouveaux produits ?
Ont-ils besoin de plus de formation ?
Peuvent-ils maintenir leurs marges s'ils vendent ces produits ?
Sera-t-il du ressort des opticiens de les réparer ?
Toutes ces questions ont été explorées par un comité incroyable d'experts, réuni par Silmo, dans le cadre de leur examen de l'avenir de l'industrie optique, Silmo Next. Ce podcast rassemble et résume la richesse de l'expertise et des connaissances qui ont été mises en avant lors des deux premières sessions de ce comité.
Un épisode à écouter absolument pour quiconque souhaite être prêt aux changements à venir sur le marché de l'optique.
Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.silmoparis.com
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Dans ce nouvel épisode très animé, en direct du cœur du Silmo 2023, Nick s'entretient avec d'autres marques et personnalités exceptionnelles qui ont rendu le Silmo de cette année si spécial.
Il parle à la Maison Lafont qui célèbre son 100e anniversaire, Tessan lui explique comment ils révolutionnent la manière de consulter votre ophtalmologiste, Friendly Frenchie lui demontre comment ils utilisent des coquilles Saint-Jacques dans leurs montures, 15-1 affirme que leurs nouvelles lunettes ont des super pouvoirs, Clement s'inspire de l'espace, et Nick discute avec Seb Brusset, lauréat du Silmo d'Or, qui a connu un Silmo très réussi...
C'est le dernier des trois épisodes en français de cette année au Silmo, et il y en a trois en anglais aussi.
Si vous appréciez cette série, n'hésitez pas à lui donner une note et à laisser un commentaire dans votre application de podcast, cela nous aide vraiment à la faire connaître.
Pour plus d'informations sur le Silmo, rendez-vous sur https://www.silmoparis.com/.
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In another buzzy episode, right from the heart of Silmo 2023, Nick speaks to some more of the amazing brands and personalities who have made this year's Silmo so special.
He talks at length to Thierry Lasry, about the 80s, Lego, New York and much more. Etnia Barcelona showcase their Silmo D'Or winning frames which draw inspiration from comic books, Veronica Wildgruber tells the story behind her absolutely beautiful Silmo D'Or winning frame, and another Silmo D'Or winner, Seaport ODLM, talks about their double win at this year's ceremony. Nick finds out why you may well have seen glasses chain maker Coti before, and he stops off at the Startup Village to hear how Danielle Ratray is finding the show.
This is the last of three episodes in English from this year’s Silmo - and there are three in French too.
If you enjoy this series, please do give it a rating and a review in your podcast app, it really helps to get the word out.
For more information about Silmo, head to https://www.silmoparis.com/.
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Nick est de retour à Villepinte, allant dans les coulisses avec de grands créatifs et des experts de l'industrie optique. Il parle à:
Jenkiz Saillet de Novacel
Double lauréat du Silmo d'Or, Seaport ODLM
Autre lauréat du Silmo d'Or, Marchon
La marque à l'âme guadeloupéenne, Bellatrix
Oxibis, qui ont astucieusement utilisé l'IA dans leur récente campagne marketing
Linotte Lunettes qui fabrique des lunettes en utilisant du lin
Et, le gagnant du Concours de Design du Silmo 2023, Hugo Plessis
Il y aura aussi trois épisodes en anglais de cette année au Silmo, et n'oubliez pas de consulter tous les épisodes précédents du Right Optics, avec d'incroyables invités en plein cœur de votre industrie.
Si vous appréciez cette série, n'hésitez pas à lui donner une note et un commentaire dans votre appli de podcast, cela aide vraiment à faire connaître cette série.
Pour plus d'informations sur Silmo, rendez-vous sur https://www.silmoparis.com/.
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Nick Coffer is back in Villepinte, talking to brilliant people from the optical industry at Silmo 2023. Go behind the curtains of these great brands and creators, as Nick speaks to Bill Barton of Barton Perreira, looking back at forty years in the industry. Jerome Oudert from Marchon talks through his business' three Silmo D'Or nominations and one Silmo D'Or award. Lorena Serrano from Nina Mûr showcases her gorgeous Bauhaus inspired wooden eyewear range. Nick also speaks to the the founder and designer at Andy Wolf, another Silmo D'Or winner, about their beautiful award-winning frame, Blossom. And he heads to the Start Up Village to hear the story behind Junk Plastic.
There are three episodes in English from this year’s Silmo - up next Thierry Lasry and Veronica Wildgruber. There are also three in French for you too. And don’t forget to check out all the previous episodes of the Right Optics, amazing guests from right in the heart of your industry.
If you enjoy this series, please do give it a rating and a review in your podcast app, it really helps to get the word out.
For more information about Silmo, head to https://www.silmoparis.com/.
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Bienvenue au premier des trois épisodes en français, vous apportant toute la couleur, la passion et l'expertise directement depuis le Silmo de cette année à Paris. Nick Coffer va dans les coulisses et rencontre des créateurs innovants qui ont contribué au succès de l’édition de cette année.
Il rencontre Jean-François Porte, Directeur Général d'Edgard Opticiens, et lauréat du prix de l'Opticien International de l'Année de cette année. Céline Benoit d'Essilorluxottica présente leurs verres gagnants du Silmo D'Or, les Varilux XR, et Nick parlera à Rodolphe Tesse de chez Saargos, un autre lauréat du Silmo D'Or, au sujet de leur produit innovant "Quick See Free".
Michael Kodochian de chez Abeye parle de son produit qui cherche à révolutionner la façon dont les personnes atteintes de dyslexie peuvent lire.
Amélie Morel, Directrice de la Communication chez Morel Lunettes, et Présidente du Silmo, partage ses réflexions sur le salon de cette année et parle de l'histoire familiale de sa marque, deux frères nous emmènent dans l'histoire de leur marque Alf Lunettes, et Wave of Wood nous explique comment ils transforment des canettes de boisson en montures.
Il y aura aussi trois épisodes en anglais de cette année au Silmo, et n'oubliez pas de consulter tous les épisodes précédents du Right Optics, avec d'incroyables invités en plein cœur de votre industrie.
Si vous appréciez cette série, n'hésitez pas à lui donner une note et un commentaire dans votre appli de podcast, cela aide vraiment à faire connaître cette série.
Pour plus d'informations sur Silmo, rendez-vous sur https://www.silmoparis.com/.
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Welcome to the first of three episodes in French, bringing you all the colour, passion and expertise direct from this year’s Silmo in Paris. Nick Coffer goes behind the scenes and meets some of the innovative creators who helped make this year’s edition so successful.
He meets Jean-Francois Porte, Managing Director of Edgard Opticiens, and winner of this year’s International Optician of the Year award. Céline Benoit from Essilorluxottica showcases their Silmo D’Or winning lenses, the Varilux XR and we hear from Saargos, another Silmo D’Or winner, about their innovative “Quick See Free” product. Amélie Morel, Communications Director at Morel Lunettes, and President of Silmo, shares her thoughts on this year’s show and talks about the family history of her brand, two brothers take us behind the story of their brand Alf Lunettes, and Wave of Wood tell us how they turn drinks cans into frames.
There’ll be three episodes in English from this year’s Silmo, and three in French too, and don’t forget to check out all the previous episodes of the Right Optics, amazing guests from right in the heart of your industry.
If you enjoy this series, please do give it a rating and a review in your podcast app, it really helps to get the word out.
For more information about Silmo, head to https://www.silmoparis.com/.
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In this very special edition of The Right Optics by Silmo, Nick speaks to all five finalists in this years International Optician of the Year Award, brought to you by the International Opticians Association and Silmo Paris. They are joined by Elaine Grisdale, Head of International Development at the IOA, and Grant Hannaford, last year’s winner.
This unique round table discussion touches on all the key issues facing opticians. Current and future challenges, how opticians can make the difference, how to attract young talent to the industry, how to validate the role of the optician, how to educate the public, how to harmonise education across the world, and how to bring opticians together to support and validate their peers.
All the guests have great stories to tell and they are all incredibly proud and passionate opticians.
This episode is a must listen for any optician, no matter where in the world you are.
The winner of this year’s IOOTY will be announced at Silmo Paris at the end of September.
For more information:
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https://www.ioassn.org/en/
https://orewaoptics.co.nz
https://www.maxivisao.com
https://www.optigalconsulting.com
http://pure-optics.com
https://www.edgard-opticiens.com
https://hannafordeyewear.com.au/
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In this episode, Nick talks to Stuart Burn. He runs Performance Finance Ltd in the UK and specialises in funding opticians. Although his business is UK based, his vast experience of the optical industry in particular, and finance on the whole, make this a fascinating interview wherever in the world you are listening. Stuart looks at what goes into running an opticial business, when is the right time to make the jump and launch your own, how to survive as an independent, when and how to invest in new technology, how to be profitable and lots more besides.
Stuart is one of a great line-up of speakers at this year's Silmo Academy, which will take place during Silmo 2023, and which is organised in partnership with the International Opticians Association. This year's talks focus on performance and having a mindset to succeed. Elaine Grisdale, Director of International Development at the IOA also joins Nick in this episode to look ahead to the programme of events.
For more info, head to https://www.silmoparis.com/
https://www.performancefinance.co.uk/
https://www.ioassn.org/en/
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We can see the target - Why do we need Sports Vision?
In this absolutely fascinating and engaging episode of The Right Optics by Silmo, Nick speaks to Michelle Beach, from Park Vision Opticians in Nottingham about the complexities of looking after the vision of athletes. Michelle has incredible insight in the subject, and her expertise can be applied to elite and hobby athletes alike.
Is a Sports Vision screen different to a normal eye exam?
Should we all consider our vision a little more when we play sports?
Could small visual gains separate be the winning difference?
Could our vision cause us to get hurt in the sporting field?
Michelle will be one of the speakers at the Silmo Academy at this year's Silmo in Paris.
More info at:
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https://www.parkvisionnottingham.co.uk
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For this new episode, Nick talks to Dominique Royet, co-founder and Managing Director of Hysopp, an agency which specialises in corporate social responsibility.
They talk about the global issue of human footprint on the planet, how it impacts the optical industry and what we can all do to limit the damage...
An episode that leaves no doubt as to the seriousness of the situation and which offers solutions that everyone in the optical industry can follow.
There is also a French version of this podcast.
For all information on the SILMO committed company award, visit http://www.silmoparis.com
For more information about Hyssop. head to http://hysop.agency
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Pour ce nouvel épisode, Nick parle à Dominique Royet, co-fondatrice et directrice générale de l’Hysopp, entreprise spécialisée dans la responsabilité sociétale des entreprises.
Ils parlent de de l’enjeu globale de l’empreinte de l’homme sur la planète, la manière dont cela impacte sur l’industrie de l’optique et ce que nous pouvons tous faire pour en limiter les dégâts…
Un épisode qui ne laisse aucun doute par rapport à la gravité de la situation et qui propose également des solutions que tout le monde dans l’industrie peut suivre.
Une version anglaise de cet épisode sera publié dans quelques jours/ An English version of the podcast will be released in the coming days.
Pour tout renseignement sur le prix de l’entreprise engagée du SILMO, visitez http://www.silmoparis.com
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In this second episode of the third series of The Right Optics podcast by Silmo, Nick Coffer welcomes Jean-Philippe Sayag, CEO of Acep Group. He is an expert in artificial intelligence, and how to incorporate it into the optical world. Nick and Jean-Philippe take a deep dive into AI, looking in particular at three strands: AI in optical analysis, AI in treatment and vision improvement and AI in optical marketing, for opticians and brands. This is an episode which will literally open your eyes, whether you are an optician, a manufacturer or a brand.
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http://www.acep.tech
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Pour ce deuxième épisode de la troisième série du podcast The Right Optics du Silmo, Nick Coffer accueille Jean-Philippe Sayag, CEO d’Acep Group - expert dans l’utilisation et l’implémentation de l’IA (l’intelligence artificielle) dans le monde de l’optique. Dans une discussion fascinante, ils couvrent trois axes - l’IA dans l’analyse optique, l’IA dans les traitements et l’amelioration de la vue, et l’IA dans le marketing pour les opticiens et pour les marques. Un épisode qui va littéralement vous ouvrir les yeux, que vous soyez opticien, marque ou fabricant.
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http://www.acep.tech
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For this first episode in the third series of The Right Optics podcast, looking ahead to Silmo 2023, Nick Coffer speaks to Sébastien Brussel, consultant to Silmo Next and CEO of Jaw Studio in Lyon. They cover a wide range of topics - the future of the optical industry, 3D printing, the technologies of tomorrow, and how opticians will be able to use them. It's a fascinating look into the future, one not to be missed if you are an optician, a brand or a manufacturer.
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Pour ce premier épisode de la troisième série du podcast The Right Optics du Silmo, Nick Coffer accueille Sébastien Brusset - consultant du Silmo Next at dirigeant de Jaw Studio à Lyon. Ils couvrent toute une panoplie de sujets - l’avenir de l’optique, l’impression 3D, les technologies de l’avenir, et comment les opticiens pourront en profiter. Un épisode à ne pas rater, que vous soyez opticien, marque ou fabricant.
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