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WHO: Famous temples like Angkor Wat in Thailand, the Parthenon in Greece and Karnak in Egypt. Architects, designers and of course, the precocious Shirley Temple.

WHAT: Temples that scream statement maker. Whether it’s in the details of the design or an avant-garde shape, the temples are the key piece to making these frames stand out from the rest. Ideal for the edgier wearer who loves to flaunt a fun eyewear piece.

WEAR: (Top to Bottom) While many frames accentuate the fronts through various shapes, materials and designs, we’re bringing the attention to the temple. Silhouette’s Titan Accent Flora frame is a very clean take on this trend. This rimless frame allows its gold temples featuring abstract white and black floral accents to speak, creating a subtle flash. Although the Fendi 0149 sun frame in beige palladium by Safilo has an eye catching front, it’s the lightning bolt-esque temples that really allow this frame to stand out. This mixed-material frame exudes edge and is most definitely a quintessentially cool take on this temple trend. Luxottica’s Emporio Armani sun frame in a brown gradient color is a very glam version of “temple tantrum” with its oversized shape, the m-shaped temple treatment hosting the Emporio Armani logo takes this frame to the next level.

WHY: Everyone needs a statement making piece in their eyewear collection. Whether it’s a sun frame or an ophthalmic one, unique temple treatments are a perfect way to add fun and charisma to a frame. Definitely not for those looking to stay on the straight and narrow.

jwilson@jobson.com