The Brazilian eyewear market is dominated by imported brands that are synonymous with high quality and status. Yet Livo, a native eyewear company, is experiencing year-on-year growth. So what's the appeal of ‘Brazilian-made’ and can a local brand compete with international players?

Glasses are officially en vogue; they’re on red carpets, catwalks and all over the high street. But who’s profiting from these prescriptions? Until recently, the answer would have been Italian giant Luxottica. But start-ups like Made Eyewear are now cutting out big brands and going direct to the public.

By adopting a digitally driven, direct-to-consumer model, shipping goods straight from factories and eliminating ‘brand tax’, the Brandless site is a store where all products cost $3 or less. But will the service offer enough of an incentive to tempt people away from their local supermarket?

For workers on the move, it can be hard to maintain a polished look through the day’s wrinkles, weather, and sweat. Carbon38 offers chic workwear that is as high-performance as athletic gear, ensuring that women don’t have to worry about their clothes as they go from office to gym to club.