Thomas Burkhardt was promoted to President of Marchon Eyewear in August 2022. He previously was the company’s chief marketing officer and senior vice president of global brands, marketing, and design.

Marchon Eyewear President Thomas Burkhardt meets with attendees during the company’s 40th anniversary gala.

Attendees crowded into Marchon Eyewear’s 21-floor New York City showroom to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary.

Attendees (not shown) included VSP Vision President and CEO Michael Guyette and National Vision Chief Executive Officer and President Reade Fahs, among others.

Marchon’s showroom on the 21st floor across from Byant Park was bustling with activity as attendees chatted and snacked.

Trays featuring hors d’oeuvres or drinks made the rounds during Marchon Eyewear’s 40th anniversary gala. Event staff also ensured any empty glasses weren’t empty for long.

A view of the Midtown Manhattan skyline from inside the Marchon Eyewear Showroom. The windows face north on the 21st floor across the street from Bryant Park.

A view of the Midtown Manhattan skyline from inside the Marchon Eyewear Showroom on the 21st floor across the street from Bryant Park.

Attendees could model Marchon Eyewear products in this side room at the company’s New York City showroom.

Photographers plan how they will document the evening as Marchon Eyewear’s 40th anniversary gala gets underway. The event took place during Vision Expo East 2023 weekend in New York.

Awards are on display inside Marchon Eyewear’s New York City showroom.

Attendees mingle during Marchon Eyewear’s 40th anniversary party.

A prominent display along an interior wall of Marchon Eyewear’s NYC showroom drew much attention during the gala celebrating the company’s 40th anniversary.

The display was a timeline of the company’s products from 1983 to present.

Notable Marchon Eyewear products from 1990.

Notable Marchon Eyewear products from 2005.

A Marchon Eyewear collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld.

A Marchon Eyewear collaboration with Fendi.

A Marchon Eyewear collaboration with Nike.

A Marchon Eyewear collaboration with Victoria Beckham.

The timeline will remain in place at Marchon Eyewear’s NYC showroom throughout the year.