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EYE STYLES

Plastics with Style!

Stylish, plastic eyewear has become quite popular as fashion accessories, especially among fans of high end designers. Many people may change their frames in the same way as shoes or handbags, with different colors and styles to match their wardrobes.

Multi-colored inlays, composite materials, designer emblems, and enhancements such as insets of precious stones may also be found in popular plastic frame styles. Colors can range from very subtle beige to bright flaming red or forest green frames that are bold and beautiful!

Revolution Eyewear

Inspired with the Love for the Race Car Driver, the Ed Hardy EHS019 will surely catch the eye of race car lovers. It features the famous checker board designs on the side end pieces encrusted with Swarovski Crystals. This Aviator shape with leather temples will compliment any sports car lover. Available in Black and Coco. www.revolutioneyewear.com

Viva International Group

Furla Eyewear 
Viva International Group presents a collection of elegant styles by Furla Eyewear. Handcrafted in acetate, VU 4614S features a futuristic form that blends with vintage details. The sleek modified rectangle front compliments the open temple design innovatively detailed with metal trim. Tiny crystals adorn this metal treatment featuring the Furla “F” logo. Available in rich hues of honey, brown and black.

Bongo® Eyewear
Striking animal prints wallpaper the inside of Bongo Eyewear’s B Glam and B Glitz, creating an explosive pattern. The Bongo logo is engraved on the temples of these handmade acetate frames adding to the spirited nature of the styles. B Glam features an elongated oval shape, while B Glitz offers a soft oval profile. The expressive color combinations include black on blue animal print, brown on orange animal print and green on tortoise. www.vivagroup.com

DANIEL SWAROVSKI
from the New Opulence Collection, the S168

The New Opulence collection consists of three models, two rimless and one full acetate frame. Each model features three harmoniously colored crystals, beautifully framed with rich, three-layered acetate. The exquisite new additions from the New Opulence Collection, like the S168 featured here, will share the same intricate interplay of tiny Xilion Chaton crystals, handset in 23-carat gold-plated metals and premium acetate. 

In line with the high standards of all DANIEL SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL EYEWEAR products, the collection will feature approved spring hinges for comfort.  www.daniel-swarovski.com

Modo

As these new, chic designs are introduced, what stays is the original concept of matching a sophisticated frame with highly-engineered lenses. All frames are hand crafted in Japan and feature innovative details, like the incorporated, almost invisible spring hinge on the temples. Lenses feature Modo’s exclusive M-DO Technology, developed in Japan, on CR39 lenses, Gradient or Polarized. A multi-layered hand lamination process makes these lenses clear, lightweight and impact resistant.  www.modobiz.com


Tura

Tura’s Ted Baker model B817 “Baby Doll” features a modified rectangle front with sweet and wide dual color temples. Color selections of Dark Blue front with Baby Blue/clear temples, Dark Purple front with Light Purple/clear temples and Grey front with Orange/clear temples. Available in size 51/16-135. www.tura.com

Luxottica

VO 2505 is a narrow rectangular shaped zyl frame with double Italian laminates that enhance the 80’s bright and funky color tones. The temple showcases the Vogue logo incised in a contrasting color and mini crystals that create an eye-catching finish. Available in Black white, Eggplant/lavender ice, Bordeaux/tangerine/transparent orange, and Crystal/lavender transparent/fuchsia. www.luxottica.com

Charmant

LACOSTE Model 12231 PU features a distinct look that is rich in surprising details. This full acetate model features an integrated metal crocodile logo. The two-tones engraved stripes add tonal contrast to this understated, yet cool style. Colors include BK black, GN green horn, LB brown orange and PU purple white transparent. www.charmant.com

McGee Group

The new Vera Bradley Pure Fun optical collection offers fashionable frames for the young at heart. VB-3025 is a full rim handmade acetate frame with a modified oval eyeshape. This frame features designs inspired from the Vera Bradley Daisy Daisy pattern with epoxy filled metal accents on the outside of both temples. The Vera Bradley logo is laser etched on each temple tip and includes spring hinges for a comfortable fit. This frame is offered in 2 colors; Purple and Amber. www.mcgeegroup.com

Safilo Group

This new metal ophthalmic style from Dior features haute-couture décor inspired by Japanese styling. This beautiful style for women offers temples designed with fascinating interlaced patterns that are a recurring element on Dior accessories. Frame CD3709 features stainless steel metal front with plastic temples, in colors; Ruthenium/Pearl Purple, Brown Pearl, Antique Rose, Silver Pearl, in size 53/15/135. www.safilo.com

Aoyama USA

Shiseido Eyewear by Aoyama Optical USA is the essence of feminine flair in feminine eyewear. A perfect example of high fashion eyewear is style SH-5029, shown here in color #3 (Brown/Beige). Other colors available are #1 (Dark Red/Clear) and #2 (Demi Brown/Beige), all available in size 51/17/136. www.aoyamausa.com

 

Kenmark Group

The Kenmark Group is adding new styles into its Cynthia Rowley Optical and Sun collections. The CR0286 is a bold shaped rectangular frame featuring a wide temple with CNC carvings and hand-painted golden accents. This zyl frame comes in colors Black, Blue and Tortoise and is available in size 51-16-135. www.kenmarkoptical.com

L’Amy

The Chloe theme of femininity and elegance is marked by an edgy, subtle spirit. The simple elegance of the new styles plays with muted colors and retro inspired forms, perfectly complementing Chloe’s ready-to-wear collection. The CL2147 features a rounded high shape is totally in harmony with the vintage trend. A very feminine shape in a very vintage spirit. Beautiful Chloe colors are accented by complementary lenses. Available in anthracite/grey, green beige/gold, beige/ivory and full mahogany. www.lamygroup.com

Plastic eyewear is very popular with all ages. Currently, many zyl frames are rectangular or oval, while large plastic sunglasses are quite the rage. Plastics add variety and lots of color to your frame selection. Offer exciting, fresh, name-branded plastics for great appeal.

Amy Endo, CPOT
amyendo_88@yahoo.com

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