By Lindsey Aspinall
Photography by Peter Baker
Lady Luck & Socialite
Sweet and Juicy
SàFILO LAUNCHES SHADES OF COUTURE
Juicy Couture and Sàfilo have introduced the Shades of Couture collection. This new collection includes 21 styles of sunwear ranging from big, plastic "Jackie O" shapes to girly aviators and heavy metal shields. Many pieces in the collection feature Juicy charms and uniquely placed Swarovski crystals. Styles include the "Gela," a large frame with a glittering Juicy logo and some charm embellishments, the "Socialite," a pilot-style frame with jewel-embellished temples, and the "Lady Luck," with unique charms inspired by Juicy's Las Vegas store. All lenses provide 100 percent UV coverage. The debut collection comes with a limited-edition case modeled after a Juicy clutch purse, including the signature dangling heart-shaped mirror charm. Prices range from $92.50 to $130, wholesale. For more information, visit www.safilo.com.
New Classics
LUXOTTICA ANNOUNCES DOLCE & GABBANA
Inspired by the fascinating styles of the
'60s and '70s, the new Dolce & Gabbana sun collection brings these
periods'
shapes up to date with 15 stylessix in metal, and nine in zyl. Most of the
women's eyewear features logos in Swarovski crystals or sophisticated galvanic
finishes.
The models have soft lines with rectangular shapes and pilot styles. Women's styles
include the DG 6006-B, a plastic model inspired by the '70s, the DG 4005-B, a large
plastic model with a slightly square profile, and the DG 2004-B, a metal model with
slightly drop-shaped lenses. Men's styles include the DG 2008, a metal model with
a drop-shaped pilot profile, the DG 4012, a large plastic model that does not hug
the face, and the DG 6005, a slightly wraparound face-hugging plastic model. Wholesale
prices range from $85 to $110. For more information, call 800-422-2020.
Sports style & Sports style
INTRODUCING FATHEADZ
After multiple failed experiences trying to find wide-frame sunglasses that fit his head properly, Rico Elmore decided to design his own line. Elmore's sense of humor shines through the collection's slogans with phrases such as, "Made for fat heads by a fat head" and "Size does matter." Celebs such as Rupert Boneham from "Survivor" have been helping to promote the new sunwear. Fatheadz sunglasses are available in six lens colors, such as blue, bronze, or silver, and in 10 frame colors including alpine white, hotheadz red, and cobalt blue. All lenses offer the benefits of injected polarization, and have 100 percent UV protection. In addition, the lenses include one of the strongest hard coatings, increasing durability and scratch resistance. Sports frames range from $42 to $50, wholesale, and wired frames from $75 to $85. With a large enough purchase, Fatheadz offers celebrity visits to help you launch the line. For more information, visit www.fatheadz.com.
DG4005-B & DG 2008