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LAUNCHES
Marimekko and Mondottica to Launch New Collection
Quick Take: The Finnish fashion and design house, Marimekko will be launching a new eyewear collection with Mondottica.
Wearer: Founded in 1951, Marimekko’s use of bold colors and unconventional prints gave the company a strong and unique identity. According to Mondottica, Marimekko’s courageous, positive and empowering way of life has been translated into the eyewear collection through classic prints and unique colors that celebrate the company’s art of print making. Inspired by nature, the collection also features a brushed wood effect finishing.
Specifics: The first optical products, conceived and developed by Mondottica in collaboration with the Marimekko design team, will hit the Finnish market this August, with the entire collection launching globally at the end of 2015.
Selling Points: With headquarters in Hong Kong and offices all over the globe, Mondottica works with different brands to transform their design heritage to unique eyewear. Mondottica has contributed this vast expertise to the Marimekko collection by incorporating unique materials and techniques with carefully crafted details. From shiny and brush finishes of handmade acetates and stainless steel metals, each product has been designed by Mondottica to epitomize Marimekko’s joy of life, the company said.
Price Guide: $$$$
www.mondottica.com
SECOND LOOKS
McGee Introduces New Totally Rimless Styles
Quick Take: The McGee Group has expanded the Totally Rimless collection with new optical styles that combine a minimalist look and feel with a mix of shapes, colors and sizes to fit every style.
Specifics: Two new styles for men.
Selling Points: According to the company, the model TR-231 and TR-235 are perfect for men who appreciate good design, craftsmanship, superior technology and a light, comfortable fit. The TR-231 features a lightweight stainless steel frame with an angular rectangle eye shape. Slim two-toned temples are accented with acetate temple tips and adjustable nose pads for added comfort. The TR-235 is a full titanium frame that is as comfortable, as it is stylish, the company said. Barrel hinges add interest to a split temple with an acetate temple tip.
Price Guide: $$
www.mcgeegroup.com
Safilo Debuts Carrera Junior Collection
Quick Take: Carrera Eyewear by Safilo has introduced the Carrera Junior collection of sunglasses and optical frames for children between 6 and 12 years old. Available for the first time in the U.S., the Carrera Junior sunglasses are available in trendy materials, colors and mirrored lenses that appeal to kids and pre-teens, the company said.
Specifics: Four sunglasses and four optical frames for boys and girls.
Selling Points: In sun, the Carrerino 10 is a wayfarer acetate frame that pairs a transparent front with solid colored temples for both girls and boys. Sporting a pilot unisex shape and shaded lenses, Carrerino 11 features a stainless steel front and metal temples accentuated with raised temple tips in contrasting colors. For girls, the Carrerino 12 retro tortoise frame has a rounded shape with mirror lenses, while the polyamide injection front and temples contrast in color. Likewise the Carrerino 13 is made of polyamide injection and features a mirrored finish; however its square shape makes for a bold, masculine frame. In optical, the Carrerino 50 for girls and the Carrerino 51 for boys showcase a square shape in a full acetate frame. With a geometric shape and contrasting colored temples, the feminine Carrerino 52 is a full acetate frame, while the masculine Carrerino has a stainless steel front paired with acetate temples. The Carrera Junior collection also offers numerous lens and frame colors for each style.
Price Guide: $$
www.safilo.com
Randolph Engineering Bows The Foundry Collection
Quick Take: Randolph Engineering, Inc. has launched The Foundry Collection, which was inspired by the era of New England Foundries, where metals were melted and cast into molds to create shapes, the company said.
Specifics: Eight new styles for men and women.
Selling Points: To continue Randolph’s military heritage and reputation of quality, The Foundry Collection is made from local American military-grade stainless steel and warranted for life. The lightweight frames offer industrial rivet detailing and handcrafted temples in an expansive color palette that balances lush hues and rugged undertones. In addition, the featured 5-barrel hinges have a non-slip filler that prevents the loosening of temple arms. “We wanted this collection to be bold, sleek and to cater to the unique style of each individual wearer,” said senior vice president of sales and marketing at Randolph Engineering, Ekene Ofodile. "We are proud to continue to expand our domestic manufacturing capabilities. Producing The Foundry Collection in our own factory in the USA allows us to offer a lifetime guaranty against manufacturer’s defects, which is unique in our industry. Our quality and our customers always remain our top priority.”
Price Guide: $$$
www.randolphusa.com
ALSO NEW
Altair Presents New Sunlites Optical Models
Altair has introduced two new Sunlites styles each for men and women that pair versatility and durability with stylish shapes and subtle color blocking. For men, the SL4013 is a classic and wearable rectangle with two-tone color plating and tonal enamel fill on temples; while the SL4014 is a handmade acetate in a rounded rectangle with a trendy deep B measurement. For women, the SL5011 features an uplifting rectangle shape in acetate colorblock and the SL5012 is a modified rectangle in handmade acetate in wearable colorations accented with crystals on the front. A set of three rimless magnetic clips are offered as an optional add-on, custom-fit for each Sunlites style, including one polarized clip, one 3D clip and one contrast clip. www.altaireyewear.com
ImageWear Adds New Stepper Titanium Styles
ImageWear, a division of Walman Optical, has added four new Stepper eyewear styles for men and women comprised of premium materials including titanium, beta-titanium and TX5 plastic. The newest Stepper styles feature TX5 plastic materials combined with titanium metal components. The TX5 plastic material is a nylon-derived polyamide that is 25 percent lighter than conventional plastic and allows for much thinner, lighter designs that retain their shape, color and luster, the company said. The Stepper eyewear collection is supported by an array point-of-purchases materials. www.imagewear.com
Henry Jullien Unveils Pacific Models
Henry Jullien has enriches its Signature Collection with the new Pacific eyewear models. This series for men, manufactured in “gold filled 20/000” is available in three optical models with aviator style double bridges. The Pacific series also includes a luxurious sunglass collection in the classic pilot style and is available with two different types of lenses; ‘Goldies,’ Dalloz lenses plated with 24 karat gold, and Barberini polarizing mineral lenses which guarantee optimum protection, according to the company. www.henry-jullien.com
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