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Red Hot

by Lindsey Aspinall Getz

Red frames have become increasingly popular this year, so it's no surprise that accessories designers are following suit. Everything from red cases to red readers and retainers are hitting the bull's-eye with trendy shoppers. Color experts say that people wear red to get noticed or make a statement, and that makes it a fun pick for the fashion savvy. Because it's considered the most intense of colors, many wearers choose red as an accent hue by adding a red piece of jewelry or eyewear to their wardrobe. Red has seen such a jolt in popularity that the Pantone Institute recently chose the red hue Chili Pepper its color of the year.

We've rounded up some of the latest red accessories to emerge in the eyewear industry.

1. A trendy holder is the perfect accessory to a pair of red readers like Cinzia's Trim reader and matching Trim Necklace. www.cinziadesigns.com, 800-701-6765

2. Hilco's Eyecessories Amsterdam case is a great match for a red frame. www.hilco.com, 800-955-6544

3. Amy Sacks Alex readers are popular in red. www.amysacks.com, 877-274-0410

4. Alain Mikli's signature red color adds bold flair to this eyewear retainer. www.mikli.com, 800-829-8032

5. Sax Optical offers a wide variety of cases, mini purses, and other accessories in this red hot hue. 800-223-5127