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With his eponymous store on 125 Street worldwide, including Assembly New York,
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in New York City’s Harlem neighbourhood, Atelier Mira and Selima Optique, among others.
Dapper Dan pioneered luxury streetwear in Port Tanger will be introduced to the eyewear
the early 1980s. He designed original garments community at VEE 2022 during a celebratory
with high-end detail and luxurious materials event.
like leathers and furs that proved hugely
popular. Dan’s high-profile clientele include The award aims to identify and support
entertainers and celebrities like Jay-Z, emerging designers and promote their talent to
Beyoncé, Ashley Graham, Mike Tyson, Missy the vision community. The contest launched in
Elliot, P. Diddy, Aaliyah, and many more. Dan’s 2020 and recognised Morganne Leigh, founder
boutique reopened in partnership with of Tyche + Iset Eyewear, and Judge Khanna,
Gucci in 2017. creative director and co-founder of SpiltMilk.
Displays and exhibitions of Dapper Dan’s
striking fashion creations have been seen at
The Smithsonian, The Museum at FIT, The
Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Museum
of Modern Art, while his story has been featured
on platforms including The New York Times,
Elle, Vogue, W, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker,
CNN, and Netflix. His memoir, Dapper Dan:
Made in Harlem, details his journey to success
from an impoverished childhood and his
struggles against crime and drugs. The book is
a New York Times bestseller.
As always at Vision Expo, a full line-up
of speakers and events has been planned.
Attendees will have access to more than 230
hours of education, ranging from the latest
business strategies and optical technology to
patient care and cutting-edge innovations. The
continuing education program (CEP) will also
feature nine clinical tracks offering key
content areas such as glaucoma, posterior
segment and macular degeneration, anterior
segment, retina, anterior dry eye, surgical/
co-management, systemic disease and more.

PORT TANGER RECEIVES 2022 GLOBAL PORT
VISION EXPO TALENT SEARCH AWARD TANGER

In other news on VEE 2022, independent
eyewear brand Port Tanger is the recipient
of the 2022 Global Vision Expo Talent Search
Award. Inspired by the Moroccan city of
Tangier, Port Tanger is a luxury eyewear brand
that embodies and celebrates the city’s
DNA, vibrant lifestyle and international
culture through evocative designs and
premium quality. The eyewear brand
is currently carried by 43 retailers

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