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Modo is now the official lifestyle eyewear supplier to both Caterham F1 Team and Caterham Racing, Caterham’s GP2 team. A bio-based polyamide sunglass capsule collection, named after the Swedish Caterham team racer Marcus Ericsson, accompanies the announcement.

The extremely light and flexible sunglasses have snap-on temples to provide additional safety and support for the wearer. The HCD lenses are manufactured with polycarbonate and are polarized, impact resistant, anti-smudge, and feature anti-reflective technology.

The combination of performance frames and lenses make the sunglasses ideal for driving and active sports. The polarized lenses sharpen depth perception and eliminate glare, all while protecting the eyes.

Driving Caterham’s Car 9, 23-year-old Marcus Ericsson from Kumla, Orebro, Sweden, inspires the capsule collection. Ericsson’s talent was spotted by professional drivers from the same region. Ericsson made his car racing debut, with Fortec in the 2007 Formula BMW UK Championship, at 16 years old.

“Modo is excited to provide the official lifestyle eyewear to the Caterham F1 Team and Caterham Racing in GP2,” says Alessandro Lanaro, Modo’s CEO. “We appreciate the team’s talent and we are pleased to offer the new Modo sunglasses as part of the innovation and technological story they represent.”

As an official sponsor, the Modo logo is displayed on the Caterham FI Team race cars and merchandise, and the team regularly wears the sunglasses.

INFO: Modo.com

“Modo’s sport sunglasses are extremely light and flexible thanks to the biotechnology materials, and the snap-on temples provide additional safety and support. I feel a great synergy with the technical excellence, the innovative use of materials, and the design beauty embodied in Caterham’s racing cars. The Modo sunglasses exemplify these characteristics perfectly with a fantastic HCD polarized mirrored lens.” — MARCUS ERICSSON

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Post-Game Cool:
Police Presents Special Neymar Model

While his World Cup run may have had a sad and painful end, Neymar continues to be one of the greats of the international soccer world. And his style is still getting plenty of love as the Police eyewear collection from DeRigo presents a special model with bold and contemporary design; created especially for him and reflecting the personality of the talented 22-year-old Brazilian footballer.

Neymar—born Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior—is also known as Neymar Jr. When not playing for the national team of Brazil, the athlete works in Spain as a winger for FC Barcelona. Aside from his on-field play—which has resulted in his being named the sixth-best player in the world by The Guardian newspaper—Neymar also makes headlines for his glam social life, dating a model/actress and partying with globetrotters.

This new eyewear expresses his sporty glamour with fork temples that are reinterpreted in a modern way and present two hues in a contrasting matte and chrome finish that continues on to the front piece. The lenses feature a mirrored section on the top part, creating a contemporary, two-tone effect. The double bridge is made of metal, as is the insert on the two sides of the front piece, for a futuristic take on the Police logo.

The model is available in several color combinations: crystal/black, petrol blue/clear gray, champagne/light brown, blue/black, burgundy/dark tortoise shell, purple/black, and black/dark tortoise shell. The model will be sold with a special case, signed by Neymar Jr.

INFO: derigo.com

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Vera Bradley Goes Pink with McGee

The McGee Group’s annual Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Awareness collection makes a splash with five ophthalmic and four sun styles. Pink Swirls, the newest color to raise awareness for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer, features a pretty collection of powerful pinks accented by aqua, citron, violet, orange, and green hues. Spinning paisleys and vibrant florals create an optimistic energy.

Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Awareness Collection includes ophthalmic options VB 3030, Marcella S., Tracy M.; for young adults, Girlfriends style Helen R.; and for kids, style Lana. Sunwear includes Heidi, Carole Jeanne, Mary G., and Jenny Lynn.

The McGee Group and Vera Bradley have a common cause—ending breast cancer, and The McGee Group is a contributor to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. For more information about the foundation, visit verabradley.org.

INFO: 800-966-2020, mcgeegroup.com