frame introductions

Amy Spiezio

1. Best Image

MODEL: Plume Paris Vatan
MATERIAL: Stainless steel
SIZE: 51/19-140
COLORS: Matte green/lime, matte brown/clay, matte
black/silver
MARKET: Unisex
INFO: bestimageoptical.com

2. Smith Optics

MODEL: Coleburn
MATERIAL: Handmade acetate
SIZE: 53/34-16
COLORS: Black crystal, dark gray, dark havana, smoke brown
MARKET: Men’s/unisex
INFO: smithoptics.com

Plan “B” Eyewear’s Glacée line continues its expansion with five new ophthalmic frame additions to the collection. The 6692, 6693, 6694, 6695, and 6696 models feature curvy, rounded, and subtle cat-eye shapes that are enhanced by delicate and playful temple details. All of the styles recall Glacée basics, including a color palette that accentuates vibrant pinks, reds, purples, and blues through the use of black, brown, and gray. INFO: alternativeeyes.com

4 Romer Returns

Wiley X’s Romer 3 is a redesign of the legacy Romer II style popular with tactical and law enforcement personnel. The new and rugged matte black Romer 3 meets the U.S. military’s impact safety specifications and is available with interchangeable two- and three-lens systems.

INFO: wileyx.com

5 STOCKING STUFFER

Eyes Cream Shades' Choco Mint Chip is debuting right on time for the holiday season or winter getaways to sunny spots in 2014. The shiny chocolate brown frame features mint green polka dots and the Choco Cherry Chip has a shiny chocolate brown frame with baby pink polka dots.

INFO: eyescreamshades.com

6 Marcolin

MODEL: Roberto Cavalli style RC797s MATERIAL: Acetate SIZE: 54/20-140 COLORS: Crystal/black/rose gold/gradient gray; transparent champagne/leopard/rose gold/gray to ochre gradient; transparent gray/gold-black python/gold gradient brown/gold flash MARKET: Women

INFO: marcolinusa.com

7 Safilo

MODEL: Marc Jacobs style MJ 510 MATERIAL: Metal SIZE: 54/14-140 COLORS: Burgundy gold havana, brown gold havana, blue gold brown havana, shiny black gold MARKET: Women

INFO: safilo.com

8 US LAUNCH: Coco Song

The Far East has always brought forth mysterious and timeless charm, serving up vibrant colors and dynamic atmosphere. Coco Song, the eyewear brand by Area98, is inspired by an exotic and enchanting world to create eyewear frames where precious materials combine with elegant shapes.

The Coco Song frames are enhanced by silks, feathers, and flowers that are inserted into layers of acetate in frames by the hands of skilled artisans. The large, elegant, and sophisticated shapes with '50s-inspired retro looks are embellished with semi-precious stones. Gems that recall the colors of the Asia, such as jade, turquoise, garnet, and the eye of the tiger, stand out on these frames with an eye-catching cabochon cut.

The frames are now offered in the United States by Area98's new Miami-based office, Area98 USA.

INFO: 877-341-0030, area98.it