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Hot List: November 2013

Alicia Hoglund

Luxe Links 1

A recent study by Martini Media and comScore revealed the purchasing habits of U.S. affluent consumers. Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2012, affluents…

15%

were 15 percent more likely to make an online purchase compared with consumers with lower incomes

19%

spent 19 percent more per purchase

80%

spent 80 percent more than less affluent shoppers in categories like apparel and accessories

BIG Spenders 2

According to a new study by Unity Marketing, affluent consumers are spending an average of $3,702 per online purchase, and spending an average of five hours per week shopping online.

Mighty Mobile 3

ForeSee’s Luxury E-Retail Satisfaction Index revealed that more luxury brand shoppers (36 percent) are using mobile to research products, compare products or prices, purchase product, or use a company’s mobile app than non-luxury brand shoppers (25 percent).

Word Search

by Jenean Carlton,
BA, ABOC, NCLC

This word search includes terms related to luxury eyewear. For answers, go to Buyer’s Forum on page 76.

Accessible	Demographics	Managed	Refined
Affordable	Demonstrate	Vision Care	Secure
Bold	Describe	Materials	Selection
Brand Identity	Displays	Merchandising	Sophisticated
Brands	Elegant	Minimalistic	Touchable
Communicate	Glamorous	Motivate
Components	Logo	Pricing
Craftsmanship	Luxury	Strategy

Marcolin Acquires Viva

Marcolin SpA and its affiliates backed by leading European private equity firm PAI Partners together with HVHC Inc., the holding company for Visionworks of America, Inc., Davis Vision, Inc., and Viva Optique, Inc. (Viva International), have signed a Stock Purchase Agreement under which Marcolin has agreed to acquire Viva International. The acquisition, which is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, is expected to become effective in the next few months.

Giovanni Zoppas, CEO of Marcolin, said, “The combination of the two companies will deliver significant extra value for our customers and brands, creating a truly global player in the industry as we look to expand our footprint with the support of PAI Partners.”

Backed by PAI Partners, which acquired a majority shareholding in the company in December 2012, Marcolin brings its history and financial background to Viva International. Following the acquisition, the combined businesses will be well positioned to offer customers differentiated value in the industry, company representatives note.

opti Munich Set to Kick Off 2014

Registration is now open for opti 2014 in Munich, slated for January 10 to 12. The show has established itself as an international premiere platform, particularly for newcomers exhibiting in opti boxes, where start-up companies present themselves to the international trade audience, often for the first time. This section is being extended to 12 boxes in 2014, up from eight boxes in 2013.

From major key players to smaller manufacturers, exhibitors from Germany and abroad rely on opti to present their new products from upcoming trends and technologies to new and unknown brands, show representatives note, representing some 500 exhibitors and more than 1,200 brands from international competitors throughout the industry. Trade shows invite visitors to think outside the box and use what they see for their own business. A visit to opti is no exception—it gives attendees new ideas and inspiration for everything from shop setup to marketing and advertising, including a number of new ideas that can easily be implemented in shops and display windows.

As an international industry gathering, attendees have the opportunity to meet colleagues from around the world. Discussions in a relaxed environment allow trade visitors to exchange ideas and information and discover useful tips for their own businesses—for example, at the Walk of Frame bar (Hall C1) or the Yes! lounge (Hall C4), which are established popular places to meet. In addition, the city of Munich is also worth the trip. Downtown Munich is just a 20-minute ride with the underground railway (U-Bahn) from the fairground Messe München.

INFO: opti.de/en

Luxottica Plans for Growth

Luxottica Group, S.p.A, has outlined its plans to invest $250 million in its retail operations over the next three years as part of its strategy to increase annual sales by more than a half billion dollars. The plan was discussed during the company’s Investor Day presentations in Mason, OH, last month.

Luxottica’s RONA (Retail Optical of North America) strategy includes continued growth for LensCrafters outlets through a dedication to digital technology through AccuExam, Omni Channel, and more, according to Eric Anderson, president and general manager of LensCrafters North America. AccuExam will be in 90 stores by the end of this year, and another 80 in 2014. Omni Channel is what the company is calling its multi-source and technology-heavy customer experience that includes 100 percent of sales associates using iPads as measurement, selection, and education tools by the end of this year. Also, LensCrafters stores are predicted to grow from 1,000 to 1,400 locations and provide expanded e-commerce offerings.

Other growth areas will include Pearle Vision and Target Optical. Pearle Vision is expected to grow to a 1,000-store primarily franchised network capable of going international by 2018. Luxottica notes plans to increase the number of Target Optical locations to 400 by 2016, and to nearly 1,000 by 2018. Its sunwear business is also expected to grow, with a global expansion of Sunglass Hut and a focus on flagship stores in key metropolitan hubs.

Essilor Enters Low Vision

Essilor International has acquired a majority interest of HumanWare, a company specializing in assistive technologies for people who are blind or have low vision. The acquisition sets the stage for Essilor to develop a global low vision offering.

Founded in 1988, HumanWare offers a range of low vision products, and most recently won the prestigious Silmo d’Or prize for innovation in low vision technology for its Prodigi personal vision assistant. In addition to the Prodigi line of digital magnification products, HumanWare offers productivity devices for the blind, digital audiobook players, and a handheld talking GPS system.

Safilo Appoints New CEO

In October, Luisa Delgado was appointed the new chief executive officer of Safilo Group and Safilo S.p.A., announced by the company on June 19, 2013. Delgado replaces Roberto Vedovotto, who will remain on the board of Safilo Group as a non-executive director.

Previously, Delgado spent more than 21 years at Procter & Gamble, serving as vice president and CEO for the Nordic region before joining Safilo Group as a non-executive director. She was also a member of the global executive board and chief human resources officer of SAP AG.

Cool Clicks

Prevent Blindness America recently launched a new program, See Jane See—Women’s Healthy Eyes Now, designed to provide women with information to protect their vision. The online educational program, which can be accessed by visiting seejanesee.org, includes free materials geared toward women across the age spectrum, from cosmetics safety to changes in vision during pregnancy to aging eye disease.

Oliver Peoples has relaunched its website, oliverpeoples.com. The revamped site will serve as a digital flagship for the company. The new site features four interactive categories—Optical, Sun, World of Peoples, and Working Opticians—as well as an editorial platform to convey the visual language of the brand and communicate the Oliver Peoples voice on a global scale.

During Pearle Vision’s alpha test, four locations were outfitted with a fresh design, including a revamped floor plan, new signage, and an updated color scheme. Top to bottom: the reception area pays homage to the company’s heritage with photos of founder Dr. Pearle and past brand images; the new storefront welcomes customers with updated signage and a fresh logo; inside the store, a new open-concept floor plan encourages browsing and creates a natural flow between retail and the doctor’s office

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Pearle Vision Debuts New, Modern Store Design

In September, Pearle Vision unveiled its new store design, which features a fresh look both inside and out. Debuted in its Cleveland location, this new focus gives the 50-year-old eyewear retailer an updated, modern look and feel.

“Our team has worked diligently over the last year and a half to design a store that brings together our rich heritage; a warm and welcoming atmosphere; and modern displays, signage, and design elements that capture our brand essence,” says Srinivas Kumar, Pearle’s senior vice president and general manager. “Most important, our new floor plan brings the doctor forward, emphasizing our continued commitment to providing genuine eyecare to our patients.”

Pearle’s new store design features a combination of modern, eclectic design with traditional elements that represent the company’s history.

“Our logo, signage, and even our welcome desk feature a new, fresh green color,” says Kumar. “Behind the welcome desk—and in our waiting area—you’ll find our heritage walls with Dr. Pearle’s photo and early images of our brand. The wood desks, doors, displays, and blinds provide a warm, comfortable feel to the store.”

The new logo is highly modern, yet it includes “Est. 1961” within the logo as a tribute to founder Dr. Stanley Pearle and the first Pearle Vision.

In store, unique department callouts with large oversized letters, including “WOMEN,” “MEN,” “SUN,” and “YOUTH,” provide easy customer navigation. Modern and “floating” displays, featuring a variety of frames, are also utilized. The new floor plan also brings the doctor forward in the store and eliminates the walls between the retail section and doctor’s office. This creates a more open flow and atmosphere.

THE ROLLOUT

Four stores (both corporate and licensed) were part of Pearle’s alpha test of the new design, and Kumar says the look will be rolled out in 14 additional stores in 2014.

“All new Pearle Vision centers will feature the new design and many existing stores will be remodeled over time,” he says.

Looking to the future, Pearle Vision plans to continue to convert its corporate-owned locations to licensed ownership and open a number of markets for new development.

“We’ll also seek optometrists interested in licensing opportunities so that we can continue to expand the brand throughout the U.S.,” says Kumar.
— Erinn Morgan

LICENSE LINEUP

Allison SpA and Bencom Srl, part of the international fashion group Benetton Group, have renewed their license agreement for the production and worldwide distribution of both ophthalmic and sun frames under the United Colors of Benetton and Sisley brands.

Kenmark and Zac Posen have signed an exclusive deal for the design, production, and worldwide distribution of both men’s and women’s sun and prescriptive eyewear. The collection is expected to launch in Fall 2014.

Star Gazers

1. Actor Nicolas Cage in Persol style PO 2353 sunglasses by Luxottica. Cage was recently honored at China’s Huading Awards in Macau last month, taking home the award for Best Global Actor in motion pictures; 2. Coldplay front man Chris Martin wearing John Varvatos style V778 sunglasses by REM Eyewear. Coldplay recently won a Hollywood Song Award for “Atlas,” which is featured on the “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” soundtrack; 3. Singer Nicole Scherzinger hits the streets wearing Chloe sun style CL2222 by Marchon. The former Pussycat Doll and “The X Factor UK” judge is set to release her sophomore album this month; 4. Model and actress Riley Keough in GUESS style GU 7221 shades by Viva Group International. The eldest daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and granddaughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, Keough recently served as the summer 2013 ambassador for Australian brand Bonds

Safilo at the Emmys

In September, Safilo USA and Solstice Sunglasses treated talent and VIPs at the HBO Luxury Lounge at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons Hotel in honor of the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Tony Hale in Boss Orange 0096S

Karina Smirnoff in Carrera 6000S

Jane Lynch in Kate Spade Amara

VEW in Review

Last month, the optical industry headed west for the 2013 International Vision Expo West. The show, which was held October 2 to 5 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, celebrated its 25th anniversary in style with a kickoff party at TAO nightclub and a toast with attendees on the show floor.

VEW also showed a five percent increase in attendance over last year, drawing approximately 13,000 attendees from 89 countries. It showcased the latest in industry news, frames, lenses, equipment, and accessories, featuring some 5,000 brands, lines, and products from more than 425 exhibitors, and played host to more than 300 hours of continuing education, special events, celebrity appearances, and much more.

Here’s a peek at a few of the products and events that took place at this year’s show. For more information, visit the VEW website: visionexpowest.com.

Featured Products

1. ADLENS

Adjustables

The new Adjustables are continuously adjustable eyewear with a range of -6.00D to +3.00D that can provide near, intermediate, or distance vision at the turn of a dial.

INFO: adlens.com

2. ASPEX

Greg Norman style GN229

Designed with comfort and fit to complement all face shapes, the latest from Greg Norman eyewear is a men’s plastic model in matte black, tortoise, and navy.

INFO: aspexeyewear.com

3. BEST IMAGE OPTICAL

Arliss by Dolabany Eyewear

Expanding on the concept of its bestselling frame model, the Arnold, Arliss will be a different take on the retro design, debuting next year.

INFO: bestimageoptical.com

4. BOLLÉ

6th Sense

Designed for competitive cyclists, 6th Sense possesses an array of technologies for light weight, expanded field of vision, and aerodynamics, evidencing the company’s “equipment for your eyes” approach to making sunglasses.

INFO: bolle.com

5. BRIOT USA

eXpression

The eXpression all-in-one edging system features a series of upgrades while still offering an entry-level pricepoint. The system includes faster tracing, better shape modification, and an easy touchscreen.

INFO: briot.com/usa

6. CARL ZEISS OPTICAL

Officelens

Officelens has three styles, each offering a balance of width and depth where the wearer wants it most. Officelens Book has a wider field at three feet, Desk at seven feet, and Room at 14 feet.

INFO: vision.zeiss.com

1. Michael Ferrara of Adlens’ addresses attendees at the company’s press conference; 2. In conjunction with FEED projects, Modern Optical gave away 68 “FEED 10 USA” bags to qualifying customers, which equates to 680 meals for children and their families; 3. Steve Bedwell, MD, talks to Eyefinity’s FOCUS 2013 attendees about “technology and changing how we do business and interact with patients”; 4. (l to r) Greg Naes of Eye Solutions and BluTech lenses, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and VSP Optics’ Don Oakley after a lunchtime Q&A about blue light lens technology; 5-6. Marchon party attendees socialize at the Instagram station with Marchon’s Claudio Gottardi (far right), the event was held at a new location this year: poolside at Paris Hotel Casino; 7. (r to l) Mike and Kevin Hundert celebrate Converse Eyewear’s 25th anniversary at REM Eyewear’s event at LAVO; 8. Enjoying the Vision-Ease Lens/Spectera party at LAVO are (l to r) Dominique Jara, Vision-Ease Lens, Gregory Hibbard, Spectera Vision/UnitedHealthCare, Linda Chous, OD, UnitedHealthCare, Michael Keating, Spectera Vision/UnitedHealthcare, and Tina Lahti, Vision-Ease Lens; 9. (l to r) Brian Hauser and John Ligas from Transitions Optical at a luncheon celebrating the launch of Transitions Signature VII lenses

7. CLEARVISION OPTICAL

DuraHinge

Created and designed for men who need a little more “muscle” in their eyewear, DuraHinge features a proprietary five-barrel hinge offering superior strength with the added flexibility of a spring hinge.

INFO: cvoptical.com/ourbrands/durahinge.html

8. COBURN TECHNOLOGIES

Simplicity Coater

The Simplicity Coater is a compact UV hard coating system that combines wash station, coating station, and UV cure station all in one enclosed, counter-top design, making it ideal for bringing coating in-house.

INFO: coburntechnologies.com

9. COSTA SUNGLASSES

580 Rx Sunrise Lens

Costa’s 580 sunrise lenses are ideal for fishing or hunting in early morning or late afternoon when light is low. Now, Costa’s sunrise lens is available in Rx.

INFO: costadelmar.com

10. ESSILOR OF AMERICA

Crizal Prevencia

Crizal Prevencia lenses offer protection from UV as well as harmful blue light (but let the beneficial blue light rays pass), while still protecting against glare, scratches, dust, and water.

INFO: crizalusa.com

11. ESSILOR INSTRUMENTS USA

Iness T

Iness T is an optical tracer that also offers accurate digital centering via its parallax-free blocker. Iness T eliminates the need for a separate mechanical tracer purchase.

INFO: essilorinstrumentsusa.com

1. (l to r) REM Eyewear’s Nicolas Roseillier and Mike Hundert address attendees of the Eyewear Design and Development: Looking Beyond Logos and Markings course; 2. (l to r) David Duralde of Kenmark, Eric Feigenbaum of the Visual Merchandising program at LIM College, EB’s Stephanie De Long, and Travis Reed of Creative Visionary, Inc., lead the Visual Merchandising panel; 3. Scott Deming teaches Chief eXperience Officer program attendees about providing unique customer experience; 4. Gai Gherardi, co-owner of l.a.Eyeworks, at the Tapping into Today’s Retail Trends panel. The sessions were part of the Frame Buyer Certificate Program, co-sponsored by EB

A,B…CE

Attendees had access to 325 hours of continuing education, broken up into four key areas of interest–Business Solutions, Clinical/Medical, Optical Technology, and Contact Lenses. New tracks included a Specialty Spectacle Lens Track, Special Glaucoma Program, Macular Degeneration/Nutritional Supplements (Special Nutrition Program), New Government Regulations and Healthcare Updates, as well as the Chief eXperience Officer (CXO) Certificate Program, of which Eyecare Business was the official trade media sponsor.

12. EYEOS

Otis by eyeOs

Otis, by eyeOs premium reading eyewear, is a retro look that reflects the present with edgy current touches and will still rock in the future with its timeless design.

INFO: eyeoseyewear.com

13. HILCO

Leader C2 Sports Goggle

The new Leader C2 Rx sports goggle is an exciting new option in ASTM F803 Rx protective sports eyewear, designed and built from the ground up as the ultimate defense against sports eye injuries.

INFO: hilco.com

14. HOYA VISION CARE

Clarity and Harmony

Hoya launched Recharge EX3 coating and two PALs: Clarity and Harmony. Clarity, with a bigger distance field, is geared toward new presbyopes; and Harmony is for mature presbyopes who value the near field more.

INFO: thehoyafreeformcompany.com

15. KIO YAMATO

Kio Yamato Vintage KP141

A timeless classic reinvented with classic filigree and antique gold detailing, the new colors include blue tortoise, plumb tortoise, dark tortoise, and onyx.

INFO: kioyamato.com

16. LINDBERG A/S

Lindberg N.O.W. model 6508

Lindberg N.O.W. frames combine the benefits of a slim, lightweight composite front and slender, unobtrusive titanium temples. Each frame weighs only 2.3 grams.

INFO: lindberg.com

17. LUXOTTICA

Emporio Armani style EA 4019

Inspired by the “Kajal” fashion show, the collection conveys a surprising sense of color. With contrast and original material and color matches, the precious details and clear-cut lines of this eyewear define pure and contemporary elegance.

INFO: luxottica.com

18. MARCHON

Karl Lagerfeld/Italia Independent capsule collection

Marchon Eyewear, licensee of Karl Lagerfeld eyewear, and Italia Independent Group, an Italian eyewear and communications company, have signed a two-year agreement to design a capsule collection of eyewear featuring three sun and three optical styles.

INFO: marchon.com

10. Robertson Optical was honored by Signet Armorlite for its highest level of support in a Kodak promotion: (l to r) Signet Armorlite’s Paul LaGrange, and Robertson Optical’s Larry Patton and Kimberly Harris; 11. The honorees at Optical Lab Division’s Optical Pioneers Hall of Fame Awards Banquet are (l to r) Jonathan Jacobs of Superior Optical, Inc., Robert Shanbaum of Ocuco, Inc., Joseph Santinelli of Santinelli International, Andy Karp of Jobson Optical Group, Lab Division chairman Virginia “Susie” Lesher, David Rips of Younger Optics, Richard Cherry of Cherry Optical, and James McLean of Dietz-McLean Optical; 12. The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) held a seminar on Managing Stress in the Workplace presented by the Chopra Center; 13. Satisloh’s Larry Clarke and Shamir Insight’s Charlene Law at the OWA’s Networking Event; 14. Coburn Technologies got into the Vegas groove with an airbrushed Exxpert finishing system on display at its booth; 15. Creative eyewear shapes were on display at the Santinelli International booth by virtue of its Think Outside the Box edging contest; 16. (l to r) Kristen McLaughlin and Diana Downs at Silhouette’s Oktoberfest party; 17. Shamir Insight’s Raanan Naftalovich discusses the company’s latest lens releases

19. MARCOLIN

Swarovski ‘Diva’ (SK0061)

This style features a black acetate and shiny palladium metal front in bold contrast to a white shimmer-effect fabric. The soft cat-eye shape is elegant and draws inspiration from the 1960s.

INFO: marcolinusa.com

20. MATCH EYEWEAR

Adrienne Vittadini Eyewear

The Fall/Winter Collection debuts with 10 new ophthalmic styles bringing a rich color palette and thoughtful details to sophisticated silhouettes for a fresh yet timeless elegance.

INFO: matcheyewear.com

21. MOREL

Lightec's Alpha 24

Alpha 24 is an all-metal, über-slim women’s concept which complements the recent Alpha 23 men’s collection.

INFO: morel-france.com

22. OGI

Seraphin Sandburg (style 8801)

Fine and flexible with smart colorations, this addition to the Seraphin collection is a plastic style that offers a refreshing update on and alternative to oversized and chunky acetate looks.

INFO: ogieyewear.com

23. QSPEX TECHNOLOGIES

Nano Lab

The Nano Lab is a compact lens fabrication system combining QSpex’s mold technology with an automated fill unit and faster curing and anneal chambers that handle up to four lenses at once.

INFO: qspex.com

24. REPTILE SUN

Model Taipan

Reptile hits the urban pulse with model Taipan. This edgy square wrap style looks hot and hip on almost every face-for a mainstream yet classic look.

INFO: reptilesun.com

25 SAFILO USA

Tommy Hilfiger style TH 1241

Part of the “Back to University” Collection, this unisex acetate optical frame features a square, vintage-inspired silhouette with metal temples with the brand’s iconic flag logo.

INFO: safilo.com

26 SANTINELLI INTERNATIONAL

LE-700

Santinelli’s LE-700 is a powerful edging station offering desired tracing, edging, and blocking features in an easy-to-use, compact unit, priced for a budget-conscious consumer.

INFO: santinelli.com

18. Models showcase frames from the latest collection at Altair’s bebe party; 19. (l to r) David Friedfeld of ClearVision Optical, Bruce Bradshaw of 3D printing company Stratasys, and Herschel Kaufman of ClearVision Optical talk technology at the Be Inspir3D, A Conversation about 3D Printing event hosted by ClearVision Optical; 20. Attendees are treated to a 3D printing demonstration at the ClearVision Optical booth; 21. Eyeball mascots greet attendees at the Think About Your Eyes booth; 22. Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens stops by the Eyefinity booth to sign autographs for attendees; 23. Opti-Port’s Rat-pack themed event featured Dino, Sammy, and Frank, as well as prize winner Kayli Smith from Grene Vision Group with Opti-Port’s Jim Edwards (r); 24. DJ Mike Relm gets the party going at the Arnette booth; 25. Luxottica turns attendees’ Instagram pictures into a work of art as part of Ray-Ban’s Never Hide campaign; 26. (l to r) PPG Industries’ Rick Elias and Hugh Parry of Prevent Blindness America enjoy a break at the sixth annual PBA Swing Fore Sight golf tournament, held at the Bali Hai Golf Club in conjunction with VEW

27. SCHNEIDER OPTICAL MACHINES

CB Connect

The CB Connect expands the system of the all-in-one surfacing center DSC Prolab with an alloy-free blocking solution. It uses Connex, a “green” blocking media that is environmentally friendly.

INFO: schneider-om.com

28. SERENGETI EYEWEAR

Aerial

A member of the brand’s new Pilot collection, Aerial has a premium titanium frame for light weight and flexibility. Ultra-light, photochromic glass lenses deliver the best possible optical clarity.

INFO: serengeti-eyewear.com

29. SHAMIR INSIGHT

Computer, Workspace

Two new occupational/office lenses, Shamir Computer and Shamir Workspace are designed for workers who need wider fields for near work (five feet) or slighter farther away (10 feet).

INFO: shamirlens.com

30. SIGNET ARMORLITE

See the Colors of Life

Signet Armorlite introduces its new campaign and branded message, “See The Colors of Life,” to support iSync Technology in its Kodak progressive lenses.

INFO: signetarmorlite.com

31. SILHOUETTE

Titan Harmony

Titan Harmony breaks boundaries with its innovative design, the quintessential reflection of Silhouette’s high standards of technology and craftsmanship that contrasts a high-tech titanium luster with a silky, matte decorative element.

INFO: silhouette.com

32. SMITH OPTICS

ChromaPop

Smith’s ChromaPop lenses—polarized lenses designed to optimize color and increase visual clarity—are now Rx’able and available in four tints: Polarchromic Ignitor, Polar Brown, Polar GrayGreen, and Polar Platinum.

INFO: smithoptics.com

33. SPY, INC.

Happy Lens

SPY announces the release of its proprietary Happy Lens technology in Rx form, allowing those who need vision correction to see and feel better. Available soon.

INFO: spyoptic.com

34. TRANSITIONS OPTICAL

Signature VII

Transitions Signature VII with Chromea 7 technology is the new generation of the flagship photochromic product, offering an optimal lens for maximum indoor clarity and responsiveness to UV outdoors—even in indirect UV exposure.

INFO: transitionssignature.com

35. VISION-EASE LENS

Advanta

The new Advanta lens is a spherical FSV polycarbonate lens. With flatter front curves, universal AR compatibility, and SFSV base curve alignment, the lenses offer ultimate versatility.

INFO: visionease.com

36. VIVA INTERNATIONAL GROUP

Magic Clip Model M 414

Viva’s new Magic Clip Eyewear Fall 2013 men’s styles feature handmade acetate, an updated color palette, and the versatility of magnetized polarized lenses.

INFO: vivagroup.com

37. VSP OPTICS GROUP

Sunsync

Sunsync lenses, high-performance photochromic lenses designed to complement the UNITY portfolio, are available in brown or gray and in CR-39, polycarbonate, Trivex, and 1.67 materials.

INFO: vspopticsgroup.com

38. WESTGROUPE

KLiiK denmark 506

K-506, a stainless steel rounded cat-eye model with a striped pattern on the front and temples, is available in black stripe, brown stripe, cherry stripe, and aubergine stripe and in size 50/18-140.

INFO: kliik.com

39. WILEY X

WX Arrow

Wiley X’s WX Arrow, an addition to the popular Climate Control Series, features various frame colors and is available with the new Rx Rim System to expand Rx ranges to +5.00 and -7.00.

INFO: wileyx.com

40. YOUNGER OPTICS

Adage

Adage lenses offer large zones, ultra-short fitting height, and symmetrical power distribution, now with all the benefits of the Trilogy Trivex lens material.

INFO: youngeroptics.com/adage