New Dawn

Silhouette introduces Eos View, a new full-rim design family. Named after Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn, the Eos View eyewear assortment is designed to celebrate the fusion of light and shadows with shape-in-shape optical constructs offered in captivating colorways including smoky blossom, crystal, and aqua.

Eos View features four silhouettes (including the Eos View 1597, pictured) crafted in the Austrian brand’s patented SPX+ material via precise injection molding technology to offer flexibility, strength, and lightness, according to Silhouette.

Sweet Specs

Kate Spade New York unveils an eyewear assortment for tweens and teens, mirroring the brand’s celebrated colorful and whimsical appeal in eye sizes ranging from 45 to 58.

Constructed in the same high-quality metals and acetates as the women’s Kate Spade New York eyewear assortment (also from Safilo), the youthful collection features fun prints like stripes and florals and eye-catching design elements such as scalloped temples and on-trend color combinations.

Pictured is Kate Spade New York style Paris.

FRESH CUTS

◄ De Rigo REM announced a multiyear extension of the exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production, and distribution of John Varvatos prescription frames and sunglasses globally. Under the new agreement, De Rigo REM will also be responsible for the development and distribution of the brand’s younger casual line, Star USA, set to launch in select national chains this summer.

Maui Jim’s Hikina and Shallows sunglass styles were announced as finalists in the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Awards.

Safilo Group has announced a five-year global licensing agreement for the design, manufacture, and distribution of Dsquared2 branded eyewear. Separately, Safilo is continuing its partnership with Evonik, announcing plans to use the chemical company’s newest material, TROGAMID myCX eCO, for premium sun lenses. In addition, the company has unveiled a newly designed corporate website at safilogroup.com.

Magnetic Musings

Flexon introduces five new optical styles to its Magnetics Collection from Marchon Eyewear, each offering a 100% UV sun polarized clip made from lightweight and durable Ultem material.

The innovative frames also feature Flexon Memory Metal in the bridge and temples, designed to provide wearers comfort for all-day wear, according to Marchon Eyewear.

Pictured are the Flexon FLX1004 (left) and FLX1000 models, serving up contemporary style with sleek silhouettes offered in classic colorways of black, gunmetal, or navy.

Signature Style

Nicole Miller expands its Niki Nicole Miller teen eyewear collection from L’Amy America with the release of four new optical styles for Spring/Summer 2021.

The latest addition emphasizes the designer’s signature prints, revealing floral designs, striped temples, Celtic knot patterns, and more. Each style features 180-degree hinges to provide a comfortable, flexible fit.

Pictured is the Niki Nicole Miller Armory style, a teacup silhouette adorned with interlocking heart-shaped metal decor on the temples.

ALTAIR EYEWEAR

Lenton & Rusby | LR5019 | Metal | 52/16-140 | Black, Brown, Berry | Women

LINDA FARROW

Empire | Acetate | 51/20-145 | Black, Clear, Green, Tortoiseshell | Unisex

Section Editor: Kerri Ann Raimo
Kerri.Raimo@PentaVisionMedia.com