FOUNDER

Richard has been coordinating the LOFT Eyewear Shows since 2000, after working in the eyewear industry as a luxury sales representative for many years. In 1999 he co-founded the Bevel brand and continues to serve as it’s designer and CEO. He is also the founder and CEO of Blake Kuwahara. Richard is a well known champion of the independent eyewear movement both here and abroad.

MEDIA & MARKETING

Louis is a well known industry veteran and founder of the Luxury Eyewear Forum. Hailing from Australia, he has been an optical store owner, luxury sales representative, optician, marketing manager and sales trainer. He now runs his own social media, marketing and consulting agency, Spexaddict, in the USA.

LOGISTICS

Michael is a 15-year veteran of the luxury optical industry.  He was most recently the General Manager, North America of Mykita and prior to that, held executive merchant and planning roles at Luxury Optical Holdings.  Michael’s luxury career began at Neiman Marcus where he held various merchant, planning and store positions.