Frills and frippery are back with a flourish this spring. Optical accessories are carrying the trend with ribbon and bow accents to add levity and color to eyewear cases. Traditional grosgrain ribbons get extra flair when blended with the colors and prints of the moment.
Novel ways to decorate and carry cases abound. Ribbons add a finishing touch in bow form on cases that would do Coco Chanel proud. After seasons of tweedy practicality and man-tailored classics, these new cases are sure to appeal to patients looking for a giddy, girly welcome to the new season.
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Clockwise from top: Channeling Audrey Hepburn, Jordi Labanda case with ribbon handle for Miquel-Rius USA, www.miquelrius.com, 610-954-8893; weaving a suede ribbon provides a Southwestern flair to Feducci Kona by LBI, www.LBI.biz, 800-423-5175; a quilted bag finished with a sweet bow, Sax North Atlantic Services, www.saxoptical.com, 800-223-5127; California Optical's Daisy May 177999 REFL SPR mini-bag with contrast leather-like trim, handles, and bow detail, www.californiaoptical.com, 800-523-5567; a blue silk brocade case with burgundy ribbon accent from Amy Sacks, www.amysacks.com, 877-274-0410; rosy ribbons enhance Ron's Optical Case model 207 Rose, www.ronsoptical.com, 800-247-7667; Astucci's pastel cases with bows and ribbons, www.astucci.com, 888-ASTUCCI; Cinzia's Mysterical case in orange with ribbon accents, www.cinziadesigns.com, 877-424-6942 |
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| Feminine fashions such as bows and ruffles are hot, according to a recent poll on www.bigresearch.com. Just how popular? About 66 percent of consumers surveyed favored the trend, and it was the top of the trend list for the 18 to 34 set. |
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