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PUTTIN’ ON THE GLITZ

’Tis the season, and women’s specs are right on trend, with a heaping dose of layered-on sparkle and glitzy details.

Eyecare Business December 1, 2017

Embedded glitter and crystals amp up the glam factor of both optical and sunwear styles. Tech-infused spectacles, like suspended lenses in oversized, geometric sunwear, are show-stoppers. And, special accents like laser cuts and mixed-material treatments lend a future-forward element of enticement.

MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY
JURGEN REISCH

STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY BY
DAVID KRESSLER

MODEL SHOTS STYLED + DIRECTED BY
ERINN MORGAN

STILL LIFE SHOTS STYLED BY
ERINN MORGAN + KERRI ANN RAIMO

ART DIRECTION BY
WILLIAM PFAFF

FITTING OPTICIAN:
TEDDY HAMILTON FROM GOGOSHA OPTIQUE

HAIR + MAKEUP BY
JULIE FIGUEROA

MODEL:
ALLIE CRANDELL/PHOTO|GENICS

A Side of Glam Gucci style GG0104O from Kering boasts a full side of gold-hued glitter to complement the chunky black acetate front.
A Side of Glam Gucci style GG0104O from Kering boasts a full side of gold-hued glitter to complement the chunky black acetate front.
Round + Round Miu Miu style MU 06SS from Luxottica flaunts an acetate front with raw-cut overlapped lenses and glitter fabric inserts.
Round + Round Miu Miu style MU 06SS from Luxottica flaunts an acetate front with raw-cut overlapped lenses and glitter fabric inserts.
Glitter Force (from top): Jimmy Choo JC176 from Safilo is a retro acetate frame encrusted with glitter. Valerie Spencer VS9353 from New York Eye is topped with hints of glam on the eye wire and temples. Marciano GM0777 sunglass from Marcolin features crystal detailing on a cat-eye silhouette. FYSH UK F-3593 from WestGroupe couples an embossed pattern on metal with a glittering brow line.
Glitter Force (from top): Jimmy Choo JC176 from Safilo is a retro acetate frame encrusted with glitter. Valerie Spencer VS9353 from New York Eye is topped with hints of glam on the eye wire and temples. Marciano GM0777 sunglass from Marcolin features crystal detailing on a cat-eye silhouette. FYSH UK F-3593 from WestGroupe couples an embossed pattern on metal with a glittering brow line.
Suspended, In Style (from left): Chloé CE132S sunglass from Marchon, which was nominated for a SILMO d’Or award in the Trend Sunglasses category, boasts bold suspended octagonal lenses set in sleek metallic wire. Chopard VCH201R from De Rigo REM is enriched with 23k-gold-plated, metal-casted temples adorned with Zircon crystals.
Suspended, In Style (from left): Chloé CE132S sunglass from Marchon, which was nominated for a SILMO d’Or award in the Trend Sunglasses category, boasts bold suspended octagonal lenses set in sleek metallic wire. Chopard VCH201R from De Rigo REM is enriched with 23k-gold-plated, metal-casted temples adorned with Zircon crystals.
Color Play Theo Eyewear style Mille+53 is pure titanium with a two-tone look. Frame courtesy Gogosha Optique.
Color Play Theo Eyewear style Mille+53 is pure titanium with a two-tone look. Frame courtesy Gogosha Optique.

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