Ready to merchandise a superlative sunwear mix? Get the scoop here on six of-the-moment, chart-topping plano styles from two sunwear-savvy chains.
SOLSTICE SUNGLASSES
Jan Michel, senior vice president
1. Ray-Ban model RB3025 from Luxottica
2. Polaroid model PLD6014/S from Safilo
3. Carrera model CA33/S from Safilo
Polaroid style PLD6014/S
“Carrera for its oversized, dramatic lens shape; Polaroid for its polarized lenses at an extremely affordable price point in a novelty material, fun colors, and extremely wearable shape; and Ray-Ban for its perfectly sized/shaped aviator and overall iconic status in the category.”
—JAN MICHEL, Solstice Sunglasses
SUNGLASS HUT
Jill Walters, vice president of product
1. Ray-Ban model RB3429M from Luxottica
2. Prada model PR62SS from Luxottica
3. Michael Kors model MK1013 from Luxottica
—Kerri Ann Raimo