We are big movie lovers here at Respectacle Company. And we love nothing more than a trip to the cinema. 2023 was an incredible year for films, covering some big topics – and grossing big profits to boot. As we break through the start of 2024 and hear about the Oscar nominations, we thought it might be nice to discuss some of the 2023 cinematic offerings and show you some of the eyewear we hold, which these films showcase best.

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As another year draws to a close, here at Respectacle Company, we always like to reflect and look back over the last twelve months and see what we’ve achieved. We’ve had a pretty good year, all things considered, despite 2023 being a challenging year because of the cost of living crisis.

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We’ve taken down all the Christmas decorations, packed away the tinsel and hoovered up the pine needles. Although we thoroughly enjoyed the festivities, we’re excited to start to look forward to 2023 and all the fun and interesting things it may bring. Like trade fairs.

Industry events are back in full swing this year. We will be visiting some of these events around Europe later in 2023 and to say we are excited is an understatement. Although we are always mindful of the impact travelling has on the planet. And we don’t like to be away from the store for too long. So, we look carefully at which trade fairs will be the most beneficial and the best use of our time. We are always keen to source new products in a more eco-conscious way. However, we need to meet suppliers, see new innovative products, familiarise ourselves with new processes being launched into the optical market and seek out new eyewear collections for our Manor Walk store.

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We are constantly looking at new collections and eyewear launches. But we are also topping up our existing collections, as new models are released each season. Over the last few months, here at Respectacle Company, we’ve had some deliveries from our optical suppliers. We’re excited to add some new collections to our existing stock.

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