what's new
Frame INTRODUCTIONS
By
Lindsey Aspinall
starry eyes
From Viva International, comes a new grouping of Bongo Eyewear called "In the Stars." These new additions include styles B Aries and B Gemini (shown left to right). Both styles feature a spring hinge, curvy temple detailing, and a mix of fun colors. Frames are available in colors like black, brown, burgundy, brown/yellow, black/white, and plum/burgundy. For more information, call 800-345-VIVA.
CLEARVISION
MODEL:
Ellen Tracy styles Hydrus (top) and Electra
MATERIAL: Zyl (Hydrus) and metal/zyl combination (Electra)
SIZES: 55/16-135 (Hydrus) and 58/16-135 (Electra)
COLORS: Black or brown laminate (Hydrus) and burgundy or gunmetal
(Electra)
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 800-645-3733
CHARMANT
MODEL:
ELLE style EL18706 VO
MATERIAL:
Metal
SIZE: 51/17-135
COLORS: Black, green, orange, red, or violet
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 800-272-2042
RUDY PROJECT
MODEL: Kabrio Vista
MATERIAL: Titanium
SIZE: 57/15-133
COLOR: Silver
MARKET: Unisex
PHONE: 888-860-7597
ZEST FOR ZEAL
Zeal Optics has added the Zest frame to its collection of women's frames. Zest is made for smaller faces and features a rimless frame bottom for unobstructed, maximum vision. It is ideal for trail-running, biking, and hiking. The frame also includes Zeal's ZB13 polarized lenses. For more information, visit www.zealoptics.com.
LINDBERG
MODEL: Lindberg model 2072/63
MATERIAL: Titanium
SIZE: 50/15-135 (as shown)
COLORS: All titanium colors
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 800-386-9196
LUXOTTICA
MODEL: Vogue VO 3574S
MATERIAL: Monel front with zyl temples
SIZE: Shield
COLORS: GEP/brown fade lens, brown ribbon
temples; dark pewter/grey lens, olive-grey temples; or black/white, grey fade lens,
black/white stripe temples
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 800-422-2020
SILVER DOLLAR OPTICAL
MODEL: Trent
MATERIAL: Metal with laminated zyl temples
SIZE: 52/17-135
COLORS: Brown or black
MARKET: Men
PHONE: 800-962-3200
ASPEX
MODEL: EasyClip P9971
MATERIAL: Metal
SIZE: 51/20-140
COLORS: Shiny medium copper brown, shiny medium brown, or satin
dark grey
MARKET: Men
cool beenes
The Geoffrey Beene collection from Nouveau has added two new Swarovski Crystal styles: Audacious (shown) and Clarity. Audacious is a modern rectangle in zyl with crystal accents. Colors include dark burgundy and rich purple laminate. Both new styles are sized to accommodate progressive lenses. For more information, call 800-292-4342.
REM EYEWEAR
MODEL: Jones New York style J713
MATERIAL: Multi-laminate
SIZE: 52/15-135
COLORS: Red, grey horn, black, or dark caramel
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 800-423-3023
EASTERN STATES EYEWEAR
MODEL:
Police Eyewear style 8065
MATERIAL: Monel
SIZE: 54/16-140
COLORS: Brushed brown, matt black, or ruthenium-blue
MARKET: Unisex
PHONE: 800-645-3710
BOLLé
MODEL:
Beta
MATERIALS:
Co-molded frame with Grilamid TR 90 and hydrophyllic Megol
SIZE: Small/medium fit
COLORS: Red, black, or brown
MARKET: Unisex
PHONE: 800-22BOLLÉ
OOH LA-LA DE PARIS
MODEL:
Roberta
MATERIAL: Stainless steel
SIZE: 53/19-135
COLORS: Matte-taupe, black, matte silver, or teal
MARKET: Unisex
PHONE: 800-611-5060
FOSTER GRANT
MODEL:
Castello
MATERIALS: Plastic frame with
nickel-silver trim and crystal stones
SIZE:
One size
COLOR: Brown
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 800-283-3090
MYKITA
MODEL: Elodie
MATERIAL: Stainless steel
SIZE: 63/15-135
COLORS: Goldline, silverline, black, or pearl
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 215-923-4786
KIO YAMATO
MODEL: KT270
MATERIALS: Titanium front with acetate temples
SIZE: 54/17-134
COLORS: Shiny burgundy, shiny black, antique brown, java, or midnight
blue
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 800-700-3079
FUN FLAIR
Jonathan Cate has added the colorful new frame Hearts Delight to his E-Moods Collection. The frame is available in three colors: Confetti (shown), sherbert, and brown, and is available in one size: 52/19-140. For more information, call 888-665-2326 or visit www.jonathancate.com.
AOYAMA USA INC.
MODEL: Shiseido 2087
MATERIAL: Titanium
SIZES: 51/19-138 and 53/19-138
COLORS: Mat burgundy brown by gold, gold by gold, blush pink by
gold, or light purple by gold
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 800-877-2020