LAUNCHES
Kenmark Unveils Zac Posen Eyewear Collection
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Wearer: Female fans of Posen’s ready-to-wear collection and men with an appreciation of Golden-era Hollywood style.
Specifics: Inspired by Posen’s collection, women’s frames include 12 optical styles and three optical sun styles available this month, with additional styles being released in December. Additionally, the men’s collection includes 12 optical styles and three optical sun styles also available this month.
Selling Points: “I am thrilled to launch my collection this fall,” said Posen.“The eyewear perfectly evokes the true essence of the Zac Posen brand; timelessly stylish with a modern sensibility and edge.” Design features for the women’s collection include cat eye shapes, and architectural, dramatic lines to enhance a woman’s face, said Kenmark. According to the company, the men’s styles showcase a combination of Golden-era Hollywood with a modern day touch. Using masculine shapes and materials, such as European tortoises, metals and signature hardware, the collection is a distinctive addition to the men’s category, Kenmark added.
Price Guide: $$$
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B. Robinson Launches the All New Revo Collection
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Wearer: Fans of the brand’s superior lens optics.
Specifics: Constructed in American and Italian workshops from the most advanced material composites, the new collection includes 12 unisex sunwear styles that blend sleek design, tailored fit and legendary lens protection.
Selling Points: Design highlights include leather detailing on styles like the Blackwell and Drake; a patented triple injection acetate on the Otis; knurling detail, a diamond shaped pattern cut into metal, on the metal Raconteur; and overmold, a double injection process aligning acetate with rubber, on the Straightshot. Remaining true to the brand, all Revo lenses feature the Revo Light Management System, which manages the full spectrum of light. Revo’s high-contrast Serilium and Crystal lenses elevate visual clarity, the company said; while the Revo Blue Water, Green Water Terra, Graphite and Open Road lenses focus and filter ambient light for elevated contrast in all conditions. All the lenses are polarized and treated with advanced coatings for performance in all environments. New imagery featuring brand ambassador Danica Patrick and Revo’s five distinct lens, as well as new packaging have also been introduced to reflect the new branding.
Price Guide: $$$$-$$$$$
www.brobinson.com
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SECOND LOOKS
Ogi Adds New Styles to Innotec’s The Legacy Series
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Specifics: Three new optical frames with adjustable temple tips and intricately engraved hinges.
Selling Points: Each frame uses lightweight durability and revolutionary materials to evoke an original yet inventive look into the newly established Legacy Collection. Showcasing technology in a lightweight, durable design, these new styles unite modern complexity with a weightless feel. The Anton demonstrates sleek masculinity with its double laminated TR-90 material, hand painted demi pattern and detailed hinges. As Innotec’s first ever cat eye, the Kensington enters into the collection as a bold statement of daring translucent colors and intricate hinges. The Orion unites tradition with innovation by embodying intellect and contemporary sophistication through its keyhole bridge and duel laminated TR-90 front. Innotec Eyewear counter cards, logo blocks, and large window banners are available upon request.
Price Guide: $$$
www.ogiframes.com
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L'Amy America Reveals New Balmain Styles
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Specifics: The new ophthalmic styles include one design for men and two designs for women.
Selling Points: For a more mechanical touch to the men’s collection, the new Balmain style BL 3029 includes a larger rectangular shape and metal trim. Using seasonal, trendy colors, the women’s newest designs mimic a much more feminine shape along with metal trim detailing. Spring hinges are added for comfort with a signature “B” engraved on each temple.
Price Guide: $$$$
www.lamyamerica.com
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Artoptic International Expands Gem Collection
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Specifics: Three feminine metal styles include modified oval and softened rectangular designs in gold tone and brown, both with ruby crystals, and in burgundy with white crystals. Eye sizes are 52 mm and 53 mm with 16-mm and 18-mm bridges and a 135-mm temple length.
Selling Points: New styles target today’s consumers who are seeking a refined, affordable alternative to branded names, with arrangement of crafted touches and Swarovski crystal accents.
Price Guide: $$$
www.artoptic.com, (800) 522-8572
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ALSO NEW
Spy Debuts the Leo Sunglass
Spy has introduced the Leo, an update on the classic navigator featuring the brand’s innovative Happy Lens, Hytrel temple tips and small temple openings for leash attachment. A technical piece, the Leo is a mid-sized navigator built from lightweight, forged monel alloy with 8x4-base polycarbonate lenses and silicone nose pads. The Happy Lens is a color contrast enhancing lens technology that studies suggest creates an uplift in mood and alertness, according to Spy. Also, available with Spy’s Trident polarized technology, which blocks 99 percent of the sun’s glare, and Hytrel temples tips which become tackier when wet to ensure a comfortable fit in all conditions.
www.spyoptic.com
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Smith Introduces New Camo Collection
Smith Elite has launched a collection of camouflage patterned protective sunwear featuring designs from Realtree, Kryptek and Multicam across four frame styles. The new Drop Tactical sunglasses come in Realtree A/P and Max-4 patterns and provide maximum frame coverage in impact-resistant materials, including polarized brown high impact lenses. Additional styles featuring Realtree A/P and Max-4 patterning include the Hideout Tactical and Hudson Tactical frames, with three lens options available. Smith is also utilizing Kryptek Highlander patterns available with gray MilSpec rated lenses in the Hideout Tactical, Hudson Tactical and Prospect Tactical frame styles. The Kryptek Typhon pattern is available in the Hideout Tactical, Hudson Tactical and Prospect Tactical frame styles with MilSpec impact resistant gray lenses, and the MultiCam pattern is offered in the Prospect Tactical frame. All styles feature 8-base lens curvature for full eye protection, impact resistant lens and frame materials and have hydrophilic Megol temple and nose pads.
www.smithoptics.com
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Morel France Releases New Lightec Sunglasses
Morel France expands the Lightec Sun collection with four new models uniting design, technology, protection and comfort. This 2015 release combines TR90 with stainless steel for extreme lightness. The slimness of the injected TR90 front adds a new aesthetic without compromising the lightness of the frame. The combination of materials, including a soft, easy-to-wear rubber endtip, provide unrivaled wearer comfort. Polarized Category 3 nylon lenses (the lightest on the market), offer anti-scratch treatment and have excellent durability. Lenses are fitted flush to the frame, making the front slim, light and streamlined. Pure, dynamic frames are offered in two wraparound models, a high rectangle, and a pilot shape. All models are available in three colors each.
www.morel-france.com
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