DESIGNER DUO

Eastern States Eyewear to Distribute Coco and Breezy Eyewear

Twin sister eyewear designers Corianna and Brianna Dotson (Coco and Breezy) have teamed up with Eastern States Eyewear (ESE), which will distribute the Coco and Breezy Eyewear collection of sunglasses and optical frames in the U.S.

Since the duo debuted their first collection in 2009, their innovative designs have been worn by celebrities and appeared in the coveted pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar magazines.

“From our very first meeting with the Coco and Breezy team, it was apparent that they not only shared our spirit, but have both an original and engaged sense of what their customer is looking for,” says Paul Shyer, ESE president.

Suggested retail pricing is $239 to $325.

INFO: 800-645-3710, ESEYEWEAR.COM

MINI-ME DESIGNS

Tura Unveils gx by Gwen Stefani Junior’s Collection

Grammy Award-winning musician and fashion mogul Gwen Stefani and Tura debut the gx by Gwen Stefani junior optical collection—a youth-focused new collection to complement the trendy adult styles in the gx collection.

The collection’s “mini-me” styles are geared toward fashion-forward boys and girls ages 8 to 16.

“A lot of kids’ glasses look like ‘kids’ glasses—I wanted to do glasses that were what I would wear,” says Stefani.

With styles sized at 47 to 52, the collection is also ideal for petite teens/adults. All frames offer spring hinges and the high-quality finishes found in the adult gx by Gwen Stefani collection.

Three styles for boys and three for girls come with a set of interchangeable emojis (inspired by Stefani’s son, who would put emoji stickers on the temples of his own glasses). Pictured here on the children are models GX900, left, and GX804.

Suggested retail pricing is $165 to $175.

INFO: 800-242-8872, TURA.COM

TO THE MARKET: “The gx by Gwen Stefani collection for juniors is a playful take on the adult collection, continuing the same key brand elements. It’s urban, colorful, and fresh. Bold shapes with playful uses of neon, tribal-like horn patterns, glitter, and camouflage prints emphasize the brand’s pop-culture roots.”

—TURA

LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE

Lanvin Reveals Latest Collection

De Rigo REM unveils the spring eyewear collection from Lanvin, the iconic French fashion house. The collection draws inspiration from past and present, featuring the values first established by founder Jeanne Lanvin more than 125 years ago and the distinctive influence from Bouchra Jarrar, the house’s new creative director.

Four sun styles (SLN084, SLN726S, SLN721S, and SLN718) and two optical styles (VLN714 and VLN090S) for women feature luxurious elements such as gradient lenses, rough-cut crystals, Lanvin’s custom-made beveled hinge, and more.

Pictured is model SLN718, a butterfly-shaped sunglass in Mazzucchelli acetate with a distinctive transparent effect, shown here in both Gray and Pink Brown.

Suggested retail pricing for the collection ranges from $375 to $725.

INFO: 800-423-3023, DERIGO.US

TO THE MARKET: “Versatile and multifaceted just like the modern-day Lanvin woman, the spring 2017 sun and optical collection is a celebration of luxury and style with a deep aspirational value.”

—DE RIGO REM

GOOD VIBES

The McGee Group Launches Life is Good Eyewear

The McGee Group has partnered with Life is Good to launch an eyewear collection focused on the positive, feel-good messaging synonymous with the brand.

The Life is Good Company is a $100 million lifestyle brand with the mission of spreading positivity. Through the Life is Good Kids Foundation, the company donates 10% of its net profits to help children in need.

The eyewear collection consists of ophthalmic, sun, and reader styles, offering a selection of frames for men, women, teens, and children.

Suggested retail pricing is $115-$130 for adult/teen ophthalmic styles and $100-$125 for children’s ophthalmic styles. Sunwear styles have a suggested retail pricing of $38. Life is Good readers retail for $10.

INFO: 800-966-2020, MCGEEGROUP.COM

TO THE MARKET: “Life is Good Eyewear is a perfect fit for The McGee Group as we were drawn to the brand because of the similarities in our stories. Both The McGee Group and Life is Good are American, family-owned companies, with a desire to spread the message of positivity and optimism.”

—WAYNE MCGEE, CEO/FOUNDER OF THE MCGEE GROUP

BLUE LIGHT BUSTERS

Blueberry Glasses Offer Blue Light Protection

Blueberry Glasses, a colorful collection of eyewear for both adults and children using BLP Lens technology, launches its online U.S. store, marking the French company’s international expansion.

Dedicated to providing blue light protection via an assortment of scratch-resistant, anti-glare, dustproof, and UV-blocking styles, Blueberry Glasses offers special Pack Pro options reserved specifically for eyecare professionals. An ECP-specific tab at blueberryglasses.us allows users to access discounted, bundled rates.

Blueberry Glasses offers four sizes (S, M, L, and XL) in 11 colors that include bright shades like Orange Juice or Peppermint, or classic colors such as Toffee Tortoise.

Blueberry Glasses retail for $59 (as plano) and in readers for $65.

INFO: 646-470-8522, BLUEBERRYGLASSES.US

TO THE MARKET: “If you spend most of your time and days staring at your computer screen or phone, or you are affected by eye strain causing you headaches, blurred vision, or difficulty in sleeping, then Blueberry Glasses is a genuine solution to this problem that you find tough to overcome.”

—BLUEBERRY GLASSES