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EYE STYLES

Designer Eyewear

Whenever there is a hot fashion trend, it comes with a designer label. Ask your family and friends about what is currently “happening” in eyewear in your part of town, by shopping at your local malls, reading various fashion magazines, and reviewing designer trends. Here are some fabulous designer brands:

Marchon

The Fendi Rose Sun FS5014 has delicate rose detailing finely etched in zyl which is then given a flawless hand painted finish. The glamorous sun style is perfectly proportioned with a flattering rectangular shape and chic colorations of black, Havana, beige and Bordeaux. www.marchon.com

Tura

Lulu Guinness has something for every Glamour Girl this upcoming spring season. Putting her twist on each frame to give you a set of three sister styles that showcase a custom designed and casted metal endpeice. The endpiece features two half-circles connected with two hinges. Models Hannah, Cassandra & Ivy are all 8 base with gradient CR-39 lenes.  www.tura.com

Charmant

The Lacoste 12238 is a soft rectangular frame that is deceptively simple. The front is crafted from solid acetate, but the temples feature a unique stripe effect achieved by using a layered acetate material. Colors are available in black, crystal, brown, red and violet. Sizes include 49-16 and 51-16. www.charmantusa.com

Jee Vice

Paris Hilton has been seen sporting The Egoist in Brown Corduroy - wrap around shades that are paparazzi-proof and provide full coverage to the face. The Egoist is one of the latest styles in Jee Vice’s 2009 collection and is available in six color ways. www.jeevice.com

Modo

Modo’s 3.1 phillip lim collection covers an array of shapes and inspirations - from retro to oversized, flat to curved, round and square. Colors are an integral part of the collection, as shades of pink and purple give the collection a vivid character. Another unique addition is the translucent frame Judith in crystal-taupe, a chromatic effect which adds to the uniqueness of the shape. www.modobiz.com

Allison USA

This Missoni women’s MI17701 is comprised of acetate, enamel, and Swarovski Crystals. This frame really shows off the aspects that are Missoni, by incorporating many different colors in a fun way. This frame is transparent brown, but it is also available in, honey, and transparent grey. www.allisonusa.com

Morel Eyewear

The NEW Orchid collection from Koali emulates exotic beauty with its delicate lines and a sense of airy fragility. The use of allergy resistant, stainless steel gives the consumer sculpted temples with plenty of volume that are nonetheless ultra-light. The broad selection of shapes and systematically colored three-tone finishes mirror the diversity of this flowering species, itself. www.morel-france.com

Luxottica

Ralph Lauren Model RL 6045 is a young and sporty shape in fresh colors in red, black, crystal clear, transparent pink and dark Havana tortoise. www.luxottica.com

McGee Group

Satisfy your craving for color with the perfect look from the newest release in Vera Bradley Sunglasses. VB-3517S is a lightweight full-rim metal frame front featuring deep warm color tones and a large square eyeshape. This frame design features handmade acetate temples with the Vera Bradley Bali Gold and Hope Garden patterns featured on the inside. www.mcgeegroup.com

Kenmark

The Kenmark Group is releasing the Interchange System in its Jhane Barnes Collection, an innovative way for individuals to customize their frames with interchangeable temples. Interchange 3 features an oval shaped 3-piece compression mount, and comes with 3 sets of coordinating temple options: wide colorful translucent plastic temple; wide plastic temple with a laser engraved Jhane Barnes signature pattern. www.kenmarkoptical.com

Eastern States Eyewear

The new Jaguar collection features styles that range from classic to sporty in shape, while all are marked by Jaguar’s penchant for sophisticated design, exceptional layered detailing, and intricate coloration. In addition, Jaguar has again catered to men with wider faces by introducing three styles with eye sizes of 57 and above. www.eseyewear.com

L'amy America

Nina Ricci NR2551, Beethoven is an elegant handmade Italian acetate frame. Available in a modern eyeshape with delicate petals engraved on the temples. Color availability: black, brown and red. www.lamyamerica.com

Grant Italia

Gimmi Baldinini, has always been known for his fanciful, beautifully handcrafted shoes as well as handbags, attaches and since last year also jewelry. The Eyewear and Sunglasses, made in Italy by Sover, compliment the collection with fine detailing and textures. www.grantitalia.com

Enni Marco

Enni Marco eyewear is unmistakably recognized for its daring designs, vibrant colors, and exquisite details combined with the finest materials and innovative technology. The IV 01-381 is a soft, feminine yet modern shape. It features luscious yet delicate color swirls and captivating filigree-like embellishment. www.ennimarco.com

Gold & Wood

The concept of Kit N marks the mix of opposites with transparent front highlighting the solid temples of extremely sophisticated alloys. The warm feel of wood confronts the harshness of the aluminum, in innovative lamination sealing authentic nature and industrial era in an indestructible blend.
www.gold-and-wood.com

Revolution Eyewear

Ed Hardy Lites use the Vintage Tattoo designs of Don Ed Hardy. Temples are made from Grilamid TR90 – a transparent material with good heat resistance and excellent fatigue behavior. Crystals from the House of Daniel Swarovski adorn the frame and create a mood of excitement and individuality. www.revolutioneyewear.com

Your individual tastes are reflected by your fashion sense and recommendations, from sophisticated and cool to relaxed and casual. Your designer eyewear should fit your style, and look great too. Then you will able to choose designer eyewear that will complement your customer’s personality. Select numerous designer name brands that will accentuate their individuality and style.

Amy Endo, ABOM, CPOT
AmyEndo@aol.com

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