frame introductions

Amy Endo, ABOM

1 Post-Modern Transformation

Baumvision's new Paul Frank Summer 2011 Eyewear Collection is a line of enduring eyewear shapes from days gone by with the progressive vitality of the present. This compilation features a blend of multi-hued, flattering beats of enamel and meticulous geometric metal insets. The heart of the collection includes styles such as A Sacrifice to Sophistication, a preppy thin-rimmed frame in acetate and metal with an intricate metal bridge, inset crossbar, and round metal rivets that comes in size 53/19-138. Color choices include black, cranberry, matte black, new millennium tortoise, and white/brown unisex. The collection also sees new colors like millennium tortoise, matte black, and matte brown/orange colorations, as well as a Limited Edition Pearl Series highlighting pearlescent acetates with mirrored lenses. INFO: 866-415-8842, baumvision.com

2 LBI

MODEL: Shrek and Friends Eyewear style Cookie
MATERIAL: Monel
SIZES: 42/18-120, 44/18-125
COLORS: Black, brown, and gray
MARKET: Kids unisex
INFO: 800-423-5175, lbieyewear.com

3 VIVA INTERNATIONAL GROUP

MODELS: Harley Davidson styles HD 352 and HD 405
MATERIAL: Metal
SIZE: 48/15-130 (HD 352), 48/18-130
COLORS: Satin black, satin brown, satin gunmetal (HD 352), brown, gunmetal, navy
MARKET: Tween boys
INFO: 800-345-VIVA, vivagroup.com

4 OGI

MODEL: Scojo New York Tribeca Collection style Ludlow Street
MATERIAL: Handmade acetate
SIZE: 46/23-145
COLORS: Blue lava and tortoise green
MARKET: Unisex
INFO: 800-817-4318, scojo.com

5 CHARMANT

MODEL: Ad Lib Collection style AB3114
MATERIAL: Titanium
SIZES: 51/18-140, 53/18-140
COLORS: Blue, brown, burgundy, gray, and khaki
MARKET: Men
INFO: 800-645-2121, charmant-usa.com

6 L'AMY

MODEL: Theory 1148
MATERIAL: Metal
SIZE: 50/16-135
COLORS: Gunmetal, brown, and ebony
MARKET: Women
INFO: 203-761-0611, lamyamerica.com

FRAME INSIGHTS Always a Lady

Vintage style and a glamorous look characterize the Dior LadyLady sunwear models with sophisticated lines and couture trimming. Inspired by the artistic legacy of the Lady Dior brand, the Dior collection has generous sizes and geometric lines to provide the distinctive authenticity, allure, and elegance of the fashion house. Marked by its signature cannage theme—a Dior icon—and embellished with treasured ornaments, Dior Eyewear collections continue to be true to the line's charming style. At present, it has established its place engraved on the temples of Dior's new iconic sunglasses, the Dior LadyLady. Dior LadyLady 1/s is a larger square-shaped sunglass which is timeless and elegant. The sophisticated shades include black red, Havana red, red, and violet red, in size 56/18-135. Dior LadyLady 2/s is a fresh, yet iconic, rectangular fashioned sunglass with gracious charm and a very “Lady” essence. Colors play their part in the elegance of the Dior LadyLady and the various shades do not pass unnoticed. The palette includes black red, cyclamen red, gray horn red, Havana red, red, and violet red, in size 53/21-135. Dior LadyLady 3/s is a stylish mask for a couture expression, which shades with palladium/black or palladium/blue with gray lenses, gold/Havana or palladium cyclamen with shaded brown lenses. INFO: safilousa.com, 800-631-1188