COSTA COMFORT
Costa introduces nine new frames in its Costa Optical Collection, with new updates to its Bimini Road, Mariana Trench, and Ocean Ridge styles.
New Bimini Road styles are now crafted of Monel, a lightweight and durable material, providing an affordable option with pure Costa styling. The new Mariana Trench styles feature a combination of acetate and Monel (which are ocean-inspired and unisex) and metal and Monel (designed for lifestyle-conscious customers). According to Costa, “nearly indestructible” bio-based resin nylon is used for Ocean Ridge styles, which makes them a great choice for active patients.
Pictured here is the Mariana Trench style in Sea Lavender Tortoise.
The suggested retail price range is $150-$185.
INFO: 800-447-3700, B2B.COSTADELMAR.COM
URBAN UNIFORM
Kenneth Cole unveils its Spring/Summer 2017 eyewear collection from Marcolin, drawing inspiration from the brand’s Courageous Class campaign of modern-day movers and shakers and their inspiring stories of change.
Optical/sun styles for men and women in various shapes offer standout features such as translucent colorations, muted tones, and rich metal accents for designs that complete the Kenneth Cole “Urban Uniform” of smart and stylish looks. The suggested retail price range is $70-$219.
New Kenneth Cole Reaction models are also featured in the release, offering youthful colors and smaller sizing for young men and women, with a suggested retail price of $138.
Pictured is retro-inspired men’s optical style KC0256, shown with an optional sun clip.
INFO: 800-345-8482, MARCOLIN.COM
OGI EYEWEAR
Ogi Kids | OK329 | Acetate | 46/15-125 | Azure/Tortoise, Mulberry/Tortoise, Imperial Purple/Tortoise, Cypress Green/ Tortoise | Children
INFO: 888-560-1060, OGIEYEWEAR.COM
SPY OPTIC
The Tackle | Grilamid | 69/14-120 | Realtree, Matte Black, Matte Black/Olive, Matte Black/Navy | Men
INFO: 855-655-8980, SPYOPTIC.COM
DOLABANY EYEWEAR
Plume Paris | Melissa | Stainless Steel, Silicon Finish | 55/18-140 | Purple Stripe, Wine Stripe, Chocolate Stripe, Tangerine Stripe | Women
INFO: 800-688-7661, DOLABANYEYEWEAR.COM
AWARD-WINNING STYLE
Silhouette expands its rimless product range with the launch of the Dynamics Colorwave Collection, which employs the iconic Titan Minimal Art frame and features 12 bold new colors and 11 new lens shapes.
The collection is crafted of Silhouette’s proprietary SPX material, which allows the frames to feature both brighter (Purples and Oranges) and more opaque hues (Forest Green and Maroon).
A selection of innovative new temple end designs are complemented by on-trend and minimalist frame styles and lens shapes, such as the double-bridge pilot aviator, cat-eye, and oversized classics.
The Dynamics Colorwave Collection recently won both the prestigious Red Dot Design Award and an iF Design Award, both internationally recognized labels of design excellence.
Pictured is BC shape in Purple/Papaya.
The Dynamic Colorwave will also be available with prescription lenses under Silhouette’s new Vision Sensation program, when it launches in the U.S. in 2018. Vision Sensation is the company’s new initiative to provide frames and lenses from a single source: its facility in Linz, Austria.
Suggested retail pricing is $290.
INFO: 800-223-0180, SILHOUETTE.COM
ICONIC APPEAL
Safilo announces the reintroduction of its Emozioni women’s ophthalmic collection, a leading Safilo brand for more than a quarter of a century. Emozioni has a long history of being favored by opticians and patients for its signature chic colors, prints/patterns, and embellished temple designs.
The new Spring/Summer 2017 collection offers 14 styles, all targeted to women ages 40 and above who are searching for lasting, fashionable, and functional style. Frames are crafted in both metal and acetate, each emblazoned with crystal detail or embellished temples, as well as styled with metal fronts and acetate temples.
“These attractive frames for women are designed in our North American headquarters, in New Jersey, and made in Italy for the best possible combination of design, quality, and fit—with the added benefit of durability from a Safilo Elasta spring hinge, one of Safilo’s greatest inventions,” says Henri Blomqvist, CEO of Safilo North America.
Point-of-purchase materials, including counter cards and banners, and seasonal displays are offered.
Suggested retail pricing is $173-$185.
INFO: 800-631-1188, MYSAFILO.COM
TRENDY TRAINING
Nike Vision from Marchon unveils the new Nike Women’s Training Collection, which serves up five sunglass styles for the style-conscious athlete.
Developed using insights from Nike female athletes, the collection includes the Nike Flex Motion, Nike Flex Momentum, Nike Flex Finesse, Nike Helix Elite, and Nike Vital. The sunglasses are each made of lightweight nylon with premium metal accents, and feature bendable rubber temple arms and comfortable nose pads for a solid fit. The styles also feature Nike Max Optics and lens tint technology designed to ensure clarity and protection.
Pictured is the Nike Helix Elite, offering a one-piece lens from ZEISS. The frame’s rubber channels and ventilated temple arms provide fog prevention and airflow.
Retail pricing ranges from $126 to $210.
INFO: 800-645-1300, MARCHON.COM
KENMARK EYEWEAR
Zac Posen | Mabel | Metal/Zyl | 50/18-130, 52/17-135 | Black, Fern, Navy Tortoise, Beige Tortoise | Women
INFO: 800-627-2898, KENMARKEYEWEAR.COM
BLAKE KUWAHARA
Blake Kuwahara Personal Collection | Mocker | Acetate | 45/26-140 | Black, Brown Horn | Unisex
INFO: 949-637-3087, BLAKEKUWAHARA.COM
ESCHENBACH
WellnessPROTECT Eyewear | WellnessPROTECT XL | TR90 | 65/12-145 | Black, Brown | Unisex
INFO: 800-487-5389, ESCHENBACH.COM
CAPSULE COOL
Converse, the iconic footwear brand that has inspired consumers to express themselves for more than a century, unveils its 2017 kids’ eyewear collection from De Rigo REM.
The new release introduces five limited-edition capsule styles, constructed of lightweight stainless steel with adjustable nose pads and temple tips. Vibrant pops of color with graphite metal finishes make for optical models that up the cool factor for kids.
Pictured is capsule collection style K501, offering a soft square cat-eye silhouette, spring hinges, and the signature Converse logo laser-engraved on the temple with epoxy fill.
In addition to the capsule releases, the 2017 Converse Kids collection also includes eight new core styles with standout features such as graphic camo designs, etched/wood finish accents, polka dots, and glitter detailing.
The suggested retail price range is $148-$162.
INFO: 800-423-3023, DERIGO.US
COLLABORATION CELEBRATION
In recognition of the fifth anniversary of AM Eyewear’s exclusive partnership with ZEISS, the companies unveil The CarMen, a collaborative design using four sets of interchangeable nylon lenses.
The luxurious design is complemented by the ZEISS Sunlens signature anti-reflective color palette, using the Bluez, Gold ET, Red, and Green AR coatings.
With The CarMen, AM Eyewear aims to emphasize technical lens innovation and its commitment to incorporating some of the world’s finest, sustainably sourced materials. In fact, 95% of AM Eyewear’s materials are sourced in Castiglione Olona, a small Italian village.
AM Eyewear was founded in Sydney, Australia, in 2003, and the brand can now be found in more than 300 boutiques in more than 30 countries.
Suggested retail pricing is $500.
INFO: INFO@AMEYEWEAR.COM, AMEYEWEAR.COM
BEAT THE BLUES
ClearVision Optical unveils its BluTech Eyewear outdoor collection, which offers eight sunwear styles for men and women with blue-light-filtering BluTech outdoor polarized lenses.
“The BluTech outdoor collection was designed for everyday wear with cool and techy elements to appeal to our technology fanatics,” says Maria Velasquez, ClearVision brand manager. “Paired with our BluTech blue-light-blocking sun lens technology, this collection provides polarized protection from harmful UV rays and HEV blue light emitters.”
The collection’s BluTech outdoor polarized polycarbonate lenses are available in gray and brown tints.
Pictured is Playin’ Bridge, an acetate aviator style.
Suggested retail pricing is $149.
INFO: 800-645-3733, CVOPTICAL.COM
SPECS4US
Erin’s World | Model 7 | Titanium Blend | 42/16-120, 45/16-120, 48/20-125 | Brown, Navy, Red, Dark Violet | Low nasal bridges
INFO: 800-586-1885, SPECS4US.COM
MONDOTTICA USA
ZOOBUG London | ZB1022 | Rubber | 39/14-110 | Pink, Red, Purple, Blue | Youth ages 2-3
INFO: 866-666-3662, MONDOTTICAUSA.COM
MODERN OPTICAL
Modz Kids | Tumble | Zyl | 46/16-130 | Black/Blue, Black/Brick, Brown/Caramel | Boys
INFO: 800-323-2409, MODERNOPTICAL.COM
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