Winner Announced for the Vision Expo Global Talent Search

The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, today announced the winner of the Vision Expo Global Talent Search, supported by the eyewear designers of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (edCFDA). Port Tanger is the recipient of the award, which aims to identify and support emerging designers and promote their talent to the vision community. The contest launched in 2020 and recognized Morganne Leigh, founder of Tyche + Iset Eyewear, and Judge Khanna, creative director and co-founder of SpiltMilk.

Port Tanger will be introduced to the eyewear community at Vision Expo East 2022 during a celebratory event hosted by the edCFDA and Show organizers. The event will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 5 p.m. in The Atelier, Vision Expo’s new neighborhood for brands with unique, ownable culture and respected industry position. Port Tanger will also receive a complimentary booth at Vision Expo East 2022 in The Springs, Vision Expo’s neighborhood dedicated to emerging designers.

New to the competition, the winner of the Global Talent Search will also receive a free placement on several online marketplaces, including Vision Expo’s ShopVISION platform, the global business-to-business digital sourcing platform for the vision care community.

To register for Vision Expo East 2022, click here.

Vision Expo East 2022

Vision Expo East 2022 will take place at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from March 31–April 3, 2022. The Show’s educational program, together with OptiCon®@Vision Expo, will open Thursday, March 31 and the Exhibit Hall will open Friday, April 1. For more information on Vision Expo, visit visionexpo.com and follow Vision Expo’s social media channels, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. 

Exclusive Benefits for Exhibiting Members

Members of The Vision Council receive discounted rates per net square foot, upwards of five percent, for exhibiting at any Vision Expo. For more information about exhibiting at Vision Expo, please contact Jason Maczuba, Sales Director at RX, at jmaczuba@reedexpo.com.

More about Port Tanger

Inspired by the Moroccan city of Tangier, Port Tanger is a luxury eyewear brand that embodies and celebrates the city’s DNA and vibrant lifestyle. The name “Port Tanger” is a nod to how the city of Tangier serves as both the gateway to Africa and the portal to Europe. Port Tanger’s frames celebrate the international culture and Mediterranean vibrance of Tangier through evocative designs, premium quality, and luxurious flair. The eyewear brand is currently carried by 43 retailers worldwide, including Assembly New York, Atelier Mira, Kith, Mira, Selima Optique and Ssense, among others.