lines and launches

Amy Spiezio • Photography by Peter Baker

Driving Style

TOD'S BY MARCOLIN TAKES OFF Marcolin is rolling out the Tod's eyewear collection. The Italian accessories manufacturer, best known for buttery soft leather driving moccasins, is turning its attention to the eye-wear market with new sunwear releases. The men's and women's looks match the Tod's philosophy of standing not only for Italian artisanship but also for its role of classic trend setter. INFO: www.marcolin.com

LIne by Line

CHARMANT DELIVERS LINE ART

Charmant Group takes the next step in its titanium eyewear offerings with Line Art Charmant. A fusion of technology and art, Line Art Charmant is designed to appeal to “women who expect nothing but the best and who make it a point to go for the original and never just a copy,” company representatives note.

The collection draws its inspiration from the beauty of music and the delicacy of string instruments. Temples consist of delicate sets of arches that are accentuated with thoughtful details, and the color range includes soft hues and finishes from semi-matte to shiny with clear or transparent end-tips. All styles are light, placing no pressure on the face and head.

Merchandising materials include a four-place counter display and countercard. In addition, each frame is packaged in a white pearlized leather case with a microfiber cleaning cloth.

INFO: 800-645-2121, www.charmant.com

iWear for Girls

NOUVEAU PRESENTS ICARLY COLLECTION

The latest kids' offering from Nouveau, the iCarly collection, tempts tween girls with a familiar name and playful but sophisticated style. In the Nickelodeon series, iCarly, Carly Shay led a pretty normal preteen life until she and her friends created a web-based show. The project, “iCarly,” becomes an instant hit and the tween lead role Carly and her pals (Sam, her producer and best friend, and funny pal Freddie, and her quirky older brother Spencer) have to balance their newfound success with the problems of everyday life. Some of the options for young wearers include metal and acetate colors in a color palette that ranges from traditional browns and blacks to fun purples, shiny pinks, and shiny blue. Several styles offer pull and twist temples that provide dual options for subtle and playful looks in a single pair of eyewear. iCarly is the latest grouping of eyewear inspired by Nickelodeon programs. Nouveau also offers youth collections based on Nickelodeon's Avatar, The Last Airbender, and SpongeBob SquarePants as well as Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go!, and Ni Hao, Kai-ian.

INFO: 800-242-3633; www.nouveaueyewear.com.

Angelic Looks Ogi Rolls Out Seraphim Collection Retro-inspired looks with standout style is the focus for the Seraphim Collection from Ogi. Ogi Eyewear's Seraphim collection closely mirrors the latest trends in eyewear. The new collection embodies the essence of luxury while keeping its commitment to affordability The collection features 16 models in total, which includes men's, women's, ophthalmic eyewear, and sunglasses. Within each frame lies a story that exemplifies the characteristics of the model and validates its place in the collection. Mixes such as Old World aesthetics with lightweight aluminum construction create a timely and timeless style. Designer Dave Spencer sketches out the options, derived from a variety of inspirations—from taxi drivers and artists to Parisian cafes—creating looks in metal and acetate in a range of rich and luxurious colors. Focusing on sleek, on-trend designs that appeal to a broad and discerning range of clientele, the Seraphim collection is based on Spencer's design approach: a blend of style and function that merges into an easily translatable product, appealing to a wide range of customers. INFO: www.ogiframes.com