Q. ARE LOFT shows open to the public?

A. The LOFT Eyewear Show is an eyewear industry ONLY event open to buyers and staff of optical stores and optometry practices.

Q. Do I have to register or make an appointment to visit the Loft to see vendors?

A. We do not require registration to visit our event, however, we strongly advise visitors to make appointments with the companies whose collections they most want to see. This show is very busy and some our vendors are regularly booked solidly for the event. Visit our appointment portal for details.

Q. What days is the LOFT open?

A. LOFT New York is open March 13th thru 15th, 2025 from 9AM - 6PM.

Q. Are the LOFT events catered?

A. Yes. The LOFT NYC offers visiting buyers and staff breakfast and lunch plus snacks at the venue. We also have baristas at each space and wine, beer and refreshments in the afternoon.

 Q. I’ve heard that the LOFT parties are the best! How do I get in?

A. The LOFT parties have become the stuff of legend over the years. We only have limited space to have our parties so getting a much sought after ticket can be difficult. We will be releasing a couple of hundred tickets closer to the event date so stay tuned to our socials for details!

Q. How do I exhibit at a LOFT show?

A. The LOFT Eyewear Shows are specifically a high end luxury eyewear independent event. You can contact us through the site if you are interested in exhibiting in the future. We have an extensive waiting list however so there is no guarantee of space even if you have been on the list at a prior time. Each event is curated for the right mix of vendors.

Q. Will the LOFT stay in New York City?

A. We recently put out a press release in this regard. We have been in New York for 25 years and love this city! We have no intention of leaving. In fact, we are looking forward to an expanded event from 2025 onwards!

Q. What is Eyewear Design Week?

A. Eyewear Design Week is a new initiative to co-ordinate multiple eyewear events on the same weekend in New York City each March. Participants include LOFT, Kering, Thelios and the optometric event Vision Week NY. You can discover more at www.eyeweardesignweek.com