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Lines & Launches
By Lindsey Aspinall

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Designing Men
COUTEUR DESIGNS ANNOUNCES JHANE BARNES

Couteur Designs, a division of Kenmark Group, has launched the Jhane Barnes Eyewear collection consisting of upscale, modern ophthalmic eyewear and sunwear for men. Custom Jhane Barnes patterns are replicated in the laser-etched temples. Each frame is also finished with a signature Jhane Barnes square temple tip featuring four stainless steel inserts inspired by her custom-designed furniture cubes.

"Jhane Barnes' intricate patterns and designs were the inspiration for this collection," says Melanie Park, brand manager. "Kenmark wanted to create a collection of fashionable frames for men with bold colors and masculine designs." For more information, call 800-627-2898.

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SILVER DOLLAR OPTICAL INTRODUCES CLUB LEVEL DESIGNS

The club level designs collection from Silver Dollar Optical features both metal and plastic styles, all with spring hinges. This new men's collection includes a variety of shapes in standard men's colors like onyx, gunmetal, grey, or brown. Several styles use finely detailed laser etching, while others feature engraved and subtly colored metal temples resembling leather.

"The club level designs collection reflects the modern image of young men today by combining the most current shapes, colors, and materials available," says Kathy Davies of Silver Dollar. "This new collection also reflects the spirit and direction of today's men's eyewear fashions." For more information, call 800-962-3200.

Modern Art
AOYAMA LAUNCHES MOZAIC EYEWEAR

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The new collection from Aoyama Optical USA, Inc., is comprised of 22 modern styles in full frame, semi-rimless, and side-rimless designs for both men and women. Frames come in bold color combinations and are strongly influenced by European design elements. The frames consist of stainless steel and were designed for wearers who prefer unconventional style paired with conventional construction.

"The Mozaic collection was created for the fashion-forward audience, with the infusion of chic and European styling, dramatic use of colors, and intricate detailing," says David Chernoff, executive vice president of Aoyama USA. "It's the epitome of modern eyewear." For more information, visit www.aoyamausa.com or call 800-877-2020.