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WHO: Spirals, waves, tiling, stripes and weaving. Looks loved by fashion risk takers and eclectic-minded individuals. As seen in Chanel’s SS 17 runway show and on Lupita Nyong’o during the Queen of Katwe movie premiere as well as her October cover of Vogue. The topic of textile designer Rebecca Atwood’s newly published book Living With Pattern: Color, Texture and Prints at Home as well as artist, M.C. Escher’s famous tessellations.

WHAT: Bold prints and attention-grabbing patterns are making their way into many optical and sun collections this season. While some are paired with equally bold colors, others opt for quintessentially fall hues, allowing the patterns to do the talking.

WEAR: (Top to Bottom) Christian Roth’s Rock ‘n Roth CRS 00008 in BLU is quite the show stopper. While the triple layer effect and intense cat eye of this frame are intriguing, the patterned border closest to the lens is what’s striking. The distinctive pattern has the appearance of being made from several different prints flowing together to create this eye-catching frame. The Seychelles frame from McGee Group’s newly launched Trina Turk collection features a dual pattern. A bolder black design can be seen over the opaque acetate and is overlaid with a thinner white pattern creating a dynamic look. The unique imprints are reminiscent of seashells speaking to the island-y vibes of the frame’s name. Safilo’s Fendi FF 0215/s is the ideal printed sun frame for fall. This frame boasts a burgundy hue with a dark yellow wave print that extends from the winged cutout on the frame to the lens itself. Definitely on the bolder side with its striking shape, this frame easily works its way into the autumn season through its darker choice of color. When it comes to bold frames, Alain Mikli is definitely one to watch. A03061 F002 optical frame exudes playfulness. The multicolored frame is paired with a black lined print throughout adding dimension. This colorfully patterned frame is definitely a wardrobe wildcard that is sure to turn heads.

WHY: Bold patterns are a way of keeping things lively during fall and winter. In both sun and optical, patterns are a great way to change things up. Go for a double wow factor with bold prints and color stylings or keep it slightly toned down with darker hues in a pattern.

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