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The German Art of Innovation: Inside ic! berlin

In a city renowned for bold ideas, ic! berlin stands today as one of the true icons of Berlin design. Since its founding in 1996, the brand has defied convention, blending precision engineering with minimalist aesthetics to create eyewear that is both innovative and timeless.

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Handcrafted in the Heart of Berlin

Going against the trend of many luxury brands that have moved production abroad, ic! berlin has remained faithful to its roots. This is one of the key reasons behind the exceptional quality of its eyewear. Every frame is still handcrafted at the brand’s Berlin headquarters, where experts in design, production, and technology work side by side. From the first sketch to the final assembly, each pair of glasses is conceived, shaped, tested, and finished entirely by hand.

Stainless Steel: The Brand’s Signature

At the core of ic! berlin’s philosophy lies a bold, forward-thinking choice: the use of an industrial material, cold-rolled stainless steel, transformed into a piece of design. The process unfolds in four stages. It begins with sculpting the frame from a flat sheet of stainless steel, ensuring balance, stability, and comfort, and concludes with PVD finishing, a vacuum process that minimizes toxic waste and significantly reduces CO₂ emissions.

The Evolution of Design, according to ic! berlin

ic! berlin is recognized as one of the pioneers of screwless eyewear design. Its exclusive hinge construction has redefined durability, flexibility, and lightness, setting a new standard in premium eyewear. Each frame is guaranteed by the ic! berlin logo and its unique laser-engraved serial number. Three decades after its founding, ic! berlin remains true to its original philosophy: merging technology with a human touch to designing, engineering and manufacturing ultra-light and flexible frames that defy convention.

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    Understanding Asian markets and making stylistic choices that resonate with their unique characteristics. This is the mission of Vicky Yeung, Product Manager for the APAC region at Marcolin, and her team of designers. Their goal is to make the brands in Marcolin’s portfolio more appealing in a geographical area that includes China, Southeast Asia, Korea, and Japan. Here's how they do it and what their future objectives are.

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  • Behind the scenes of Pink Walk Marcolin for AIRC

    The 2025 edition of the Pink Walk, the initiative promoted by AIRC to raise awareness about the importance of cancer prevention, concluded with great success. Once again this year, Marcolin walked alongside research, engaging its branches around the world in a united, colorful movement of solidarity

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  • Behind the scenes of Marcolin’s New Collections at Silmo Paris 2025

    Titled “The Place to See”, the 2025 edition of the International Eyewear Trade Show in Paris will host the exclusive preview of Marcolin’s new collections.

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