Some brands chase trends. STATE is building something more enduring.
This summer, STATE Optical Co. unveils a collection and a design philosophy rooted in the city that inspired it: Chicago. A place where buildings aren't designed to shout, but to last. Where structure and beauty aren't competing ideas, but the same idea viewed from different angles.
That philosophy now guides every STATE frame.
The Summer 2026 collection marks a new chapter for the brand, one built around four principles: Structure. Proportion. Material Integrity. Quiet Recognition.
Every element earns its place. Every silhouette is designed to create presence without excess. Every material is selected for both performance and character. And every detail, from the 21-dot signature on the temple to the nuanced interplay of acetate and metal, is meant to be discovered rather than announced. The result is eyewear with quiet confidence. Frames that don't overpower the wearer. Frames that simply feel right.
This season, STATE's Italian collection explores the richness of handcrafted acetate through styles like Palermo, Perugia, Modena, Firenze, and Venice. Layered acetates, thoughtful color stories, and balanced silhouettes reflect generations of Italian expertise paired with Chicago's architectural sensibility.
Meanwhile, the Japanese titanium collection introduces styles like Shaw, Atwood, and Laramie, frames that celebrate precision, lightness, and structural clarity. Named for architects and landmarks that shaped Chicago's skyline, these styles embody the idea that the strongest design statements rarely need to raise their voice.
The philosophy is simple:
Chicago gives the frame its logic. Italy gives the frame its life.
Chicago gives the frame its logic. Japan gives the frame its precision.
"These aren't random styles," says Andy Skitmore, President of Europa Eyewear. "They're a collection where everything connects and nothing is random."
That cohesion matters on the frame board. Patients are increasingly looking for products with meaning, craftsmanship, and a point of view. STATE gives practices an opportunity to offer something distinct: architecturally inspired eyewear with a compelling story and a clear design language.
It's for patients who appreciate thoughtful design. For patients who notice details. For patients who want something special without needing it to announce itself.
It's Chicago's spirit of innovation translated into eyewear. A commitment to craft that crosses borders. And a collection designed to help independent practices offer something increasingly rare: Frames with intention.
Explore the Summer 2026 collection or contact your Europa representative to learn more.
This summer, STATE Optical Co. unveils a collection and a design philosophy rooted in the city that inspired it: Chicago. A place where buildings aren't designed to shout, but to last. Where structure and beauty aren't competing ideas, but the same idea viewed from different angles.
That philosophy now guides every STATE frame.
The Summer 2026 collection marks a new chapter for the brand, one built around four principles: Structure. Proportion. Material Integrity. Quiet Recognition.
Every element earns its place. Every silhouette is designed to create presence without excess. Every material is selected for both performance and character. And every detail, from the 21-dot signature on the temple to the nuanced interplay of acetate and metal, is meant to be discovered rather than announced. The result is eyewear with quiet confidence. Frames that don't overpower the wearer. Frames that simply feel right.
Designed in Chicago. Crafted by the World's Finest Artisans.
Chicago gives STATE its logic. The craftsmanship comes from where the best craftsmanship exists.This season, STATE's Italian collection explores the richness of handcrafted acetate through styles like Palermo, Perugia, Modena, Firenze, and Venice. Layered acetates, thoughtful color stories, and balanced silhouettes reflect generations of Italian expertise paired with Chicago's architectural sensibility.
Meanwhile, the Japanese titanium collection introduces styles like Shaw, Atwood, and Laramie, frames that celebrate precision, lightness, and structural clarity. Named for architects and landmarks that shaped Chicago's skyline, these styles embody the idea that the strongest design statements rarely need to raise their voice.
The philosophy is simple:
Chicago gives the frame its logic. Italy gives the frame its life.
Chicago gives the frame its logic. Japan gives the frame its precision.
A More Cohesive Collection for Independent Practices
For independent optical retailers, Summer 2026 represents more than new frames. It's a collection designed as a system. Shared proportions. Shared construction logic. A unified story your staff can learn and your patients can immediately understand."These aren't random styles," says Andy Skitmore, President of Europa Eyewear. "They're a collection where everything connects and nothing is random."
That cohesion matters on the frame board. Patients are increasingly looking for products with meaning, craftsmanship, and a point of view. STATE gives practices an opportunity to offer something distinct: architecturally inspired eyewear with a compelling story and a clear design language.
It's for patients who appreciate thoughtful design. For patients who notice details. For patients who want something special without needing it to announce itself.
Built for Design-Aware Patients
The Summer 2026 collection isn't louder. It's more considered.It's Chicago's spirit of innovation translated into eyewear. A commitment to craft that crosses borders. And a collection designed to help independent practices offer something increasingly rare: Frames with intention.
Explore the Summer 2026 collection or contact your Europa representative to learn more.