The Frame Affair Named as Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Simple Eyewear

Published on June 23, 2026
PARIS—Simple Eyewear, a minimalist Parisian optical and sunglass brand that says it designs for the “everyday wearer with simple tastes,” announced it has named The Frame Affair, as its exclusive U.S. distributor. The Frame Affair, a combined distribution agency and trade show, said this collaboration reinforces its role as a “strategic gateway for global independent eyewear brands entering the U.S. market, connecting visionary designers with the optical professionals shaping the future of the industry,” the announcement noted.
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