frame introductions

Amy Endo, ABOM, CPOT, and Amy Spiezio

1 Mix Masters

ProDesign's love for aluminum materials and colors inspired the ZENSE 7901-06 collection that combines acetate, titanium, and aluminum. The beautiful colors achieved with the aluminum fronts make the frames stand out.

The bold block hinge creates a connection between the fronts and the acetate temples without disrupting the flow of the matching colors. The variety of textures are dynamic elements on aluminum and acetate frames.

On the temples, the colors are strongest on the inside, with just a drop on the outside, achieved by milling away a small part of the upper layer of acetate. The styles are presented in two feminine shapes in six colors each, one unisex shape in five colors, and two masculine shapes in five colors each. One model in the aluminum and titanium combination (Malcolm X) comes in three colors.

INFO: 800-654-6099, prodesigndenmark.com

2 MOSAIC EYEWEAR

MODEL: Danish Eyewear, Denmark, Unity collection style VINTAGE
MATERIAL: Acetate
COLORS: Matt black, brown tortoise, dark green tortoise, clear, clear blue, clear red
MARKET: Unisex
INFO: 855-934-7370, mosaiceyewear.com

3 OVVO OPTICS

MODEL: Model 2017
MATERIALS: Titanium and surgical steel
SIZE: 53/21-120
COLORS: Fuchsia and silver
MARKET: Women
INFO: 646-436-9773, ovvooptics.com

4 EASTERN STATES EYEWEAR

MODEL: Diva Eyewear style 5346
MATERIALS: Monel with acetate temples; Swarovski crystal accents
SIZE: 52/16-130
COLORS: Black-gold with crystal stones, brown-leopard with crystal stones
MARKET: Women
PHONE: 800-645-3710

5 MOREL

MODELS: ÖGA Alträ III grouping
MATERIALS: Grilamid, aluminum, Stamina wood
COLORS: Six colors and natural aluminum
MARKET: Men
INFO: morel-eyewearusa.com, 800-526-8838

FRAME INSIGHTS
	Mario Galbatti Revisited Mario Galbatti from Best Image Optical's refreshed collection delivers plenty of confidence with influences from the 1940s to the 1980s. Retro-Chic eyewear fashion becomes a key element to Mario Galbatti's distinctive, fashion-forward, upscale frames, designed for men and women. The eyewear blends modern edge and chic eyewear fashion into its designs for both sexes. This collection balances luxury and casual, retro flare, and modern styling. Mario Galbatti eyewear includes zyl, stainless steel, and TR-90. The frames feature single or mixed materials with patterns molded and shaped in the metal, and colored in the zyl. From floral prints to plaids, from tortoise to textured metal looks, the collection provides lively, colorful options. The Retro-Chic Era of Mario Galbatti is versatile and can be used to achieve different fashion looks while always maintaining a high standard of functionality and excellence. The essence of Mario Galbatti can be attributed to its primary element: confidence. “To feel like Mario Galbatti is to feel free and ambitious, to have a go-getter attitude, to surpass your own expectations, and to want more of life every single day. To have the same state of mind as Mario Galbatti is to want to think outside the box, be creative, rise above what is considered normal, and achieve better understanding of what is around you,” company representatives note. The revamped collection also features fresh point-of-purchase materials, displays, and countercards highlighting the eyewear's I Am Mario Galbatti brand campaign. INFO: 800-688-7661, bestimageoptical.com or mariogalbatti.com

FRAME INSIGHTS

GOING NUDE Luxottica presents the Burberry Capsule Collection with three sunglass and three ophthalmic styles that emphasize the femininity of this eyewear line. The Burberry Capsule Collection captures the iconic spirit of the brand. There are various colors that are easy to wear and the nude tones are accentuated with rose tone details. All six styles are offered in four colors: nude color is the main theme, sand to match all skin tones, black, and dark tortoise. All the colors are flattering and can be worn by almost any age group. The temple designs are all tubular acetate with the iconic Burberry check pattern engraved in the metal as part of the hinge. SUNWEAR Sun styles include BE 3053, the classic metal aviator shape that is inspired by the brand's strong heritage in aviation. Other choices include square-cut, oversized, and faceted acetate sun styles and a metal modified butterfly shape highlighted with gradient lenses. OPHTHALMIC STYLES The Burberry Capsule Collection optical styles draw inspiration from the cat-eye styles of the 60s as well as full-rim and half-rim frames. The frame front colors consist of rose gold, metal, and light gold. The BE 1209, shown below, is a resurgence of popular frames with softer colors and a restructured look. An artistic metal half-rim frame is also offered. INFO: 516-484-3800, luxottica.com