Frame introductions
Amy Endo, ABOM
1 Squarely Noticeable
Axiom by ProDesign has optimized simplicity by producing a light collection of accessible technologies. Axiom 6901 is like a women's vibrant-colored dream. This full-rim eyewear model is available in lilac, ruby, pink, chocolate, black, and antrasit. The frame front shape is square. This model comes in eyesize 52/16-145. The temple treatment has been developed very carefully to be strong and flexible at the same time. The materials that compose the Axiom line are stainless steel, NXT, and aluminum.
INFO: 800-654-6099, prodesigndenmark.com
2 BEST IMAGE OPTICAL
MODEL: Mario Galbatti Eyewear MG118
MATERIALS: Handmade Italian zyl/monel
SIZE: 48/22-145
COLORS: Demi amber gold, black silver, and demi gray silver
MARKET: Unisex
INFO: 800-688-7661, bestimageoptical.com
3 MCGEE GROUP
MODEL: Orvis Montana Collection Kootenai
MATERIALS: Stainless steel/handmade acetate
SIZE: 54/18-140
COLORS: Brown and charcoal
MARKET: Men
INFO: 800-966-2020, mcgeegroup.com
4 LBI
MODEL: PZ-008
MATERIAL: Monel
SIZE: 58-17/140
COLORS: Black/gray, coffee/brown, gold/G-15
MARKET: Unisex
INFO: 800-423-5175, lbi.biz
5 TIMELESS BEAUTY
The Catherine Deneuve Lunettes collection for Spring 2011 from Viva International Group presents three new innovatively designed optical styles for today's mature, elegant woman. The three women's styles, CD-293, CD-294, and CD-295, feature a delicate rope chain detail that adorns each frame's metal temples. An open end-piece design is accentuated by enamel-filled signature CD logo treatments. Style CD-293 features a double-modified oval front shape in handmade acetate, paired with acetate temple tips in complimentary colors. Style CD-294 features a more angular front shape in metal, while style CD-295's sleek silhouette is highlighted by the frame's semi-rimless soft rectangular front. A rich color palette with marbleized and translucent options draws attention to the acetate temple tips of these two metal styles.
INFO: 800-345-VIVA, vivagroup.com.
6 BOLLE
MODEL: Bolle Safety B712
MATERIALS: Metal-nickel free/polyamide
SIZES: 52/14-150, 54/14-150
COLOR: Chocolate
MARKET: For those needing safety prescription spectacles for work or play
INFO: 800-262-5755, pipusa.com
7. MODO EYEWEAR
MODEL: 7 For All Mankind style Laurel
MATERIALS: Acetate and metal
COLORS: Onyx, tort, cream, coral
MARKET: Women
INFO: 212-965-4947, modo.com
8 A&A
MODEL: Alexander Collection style Danielle
MATERIALS: Acetate and metal
SIZES: 50/18-130 and 52/18-135
COLORS: Mocha, onyx, plum
MARKET: Women
INFO: 800-492-4465, aaoptical.com,
| FRAME INSIGHT MOREL LIGHTEC OMEGA: |
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Ultra-light minimalist framesContinuing the Lightec tradition, a newly appointed series of Lightec frames is being introduced, a second generation of Lightec named Omega.The new exclusive hinge of the Lightec collection follows in the footsteps of the Alpha series This new screwless spring-hinge is constructed around a stainless steel blade that wraps around a small cylinder acting as a very gentle spring. Omega follows the purest principles of the Lightec philosophy: stainless steel frames with geometric lines, designed for maximum comfort. Omega is available in three men's models: three brow-bar models, two of which have a double bridge version. It also offers a range of sizes for large faces (52-56) and four colors per model. All models have two-tone finishes, which highlight the contrasting colors or materials (matte/shiny finish), adding to the appearance of the frame. With moderate lines and discreet detail, Lightec gives wearers a light, inviting product that is full of character. INFO: 800-526-8838, morel-france.com |
| ROCKING STYLE |
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| Distributed by Villa Eyewear in the U.S., the new John Richmond Eyewear collection ranges from gritty rock themes to elegant and glamorous vintage-inspired accents. The most identifying frames are characterized by strong details like leather inserts in different colors, studs ornaments with the JR monogram, and “It's only Rock 'n' Roll” metal plaques. The John Richmond collection also offers retro-inspired shapes without betraying the rebellious nature of the brand: from the cat-eyes JR195 inspired by the '50s to hexagonal craft-made shapes typical of the '80s. The colors used range from men's classics like tortoise, black, and brown to female glamorous tones such as bluette and red tortoise. INFO: 877-889-0399, villaeyewear.com |
| DANGEROUS ROMANCE |
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| Valentino's new eyewear collection mixes danger and romance in frames for women with unconventional souls. The collection's retro flavor and avant-garde spirit create a star-quality look. These butterfly-shaped injected sunglasses—lit up by a Swarovski pavé frame—project vintage elegance (VAL 5766/S). They are available in all-black with dark gray lenses or with rhinestone details and graduated brown lenses. INFO: 973-647-0600, safilo.com |
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