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LAUNCHES
Safilo Launches Kids by Safilo Optical Collection
Quick Take: Safilo Group has introduced its Kids by Safilo eyewear collection.
Wearer: Made specifically for kids aged 0 to 8 and their vision needs, the collection is designed with a medical-scientific approach and created using advanced technologies and materials, the company said.
Specifics: Made entirely in Italy, Kids by Safilo optical frames have soft rubber molded over the internal temple and bridge, and have high performance polymers for the frame front and temples. The materials are bio-compatible, hypoallergenic, non-toxic and washable, the company said. Available color ways are transparent and will not distract from the child’s face.
Selling Points: “Today [this] project also reflects our new company approach – a shared sense of purpose across the whole company, based on a deep understanding of the functional and emotional needs of our consumers,” said Luisa Delgado, CEO of Safilo. “In this case, the children of the world and their parents.” Safilo collaborated with SIOP (Società Italiana di Oftalmologia Pediatrica) to produce a collection that complies with the guidelines of WSPOS (World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus), boasting safety, comfort, fitting, resistance and aesthetics in each of its frames.
Price Guide: $$
www.safilo.com
SECOND LOOKS
Marchon Bows New Karl Lagerfeld and Italia Independent Styles
Quick Take: Marchon’ Karl Lagerfeld collection and Italia Independent have worked together again on new styles for their capsule collection, called Karl is Kolor.
Specifics: The Karl is Kolor collection will feature one sunglass style, KL003S, in three colors.
Selling Points: The Karl Lagerfeld and Italia Independent KL003 sunglass style was initially introduced in Paris in September of 2013, but the latest capsule collection between the two brands will extend the eyewear’s shelf life. The style will be featured in three colors: blue, pink and green, and will have a joint logo accented on its left temple. The capsule collection highlights Italia Independent’s future plans of partnering with prestigious international brands to create unique products.
Pricing Guide: $$$
www.marchon.com
Rudy Project’s Latest Collection Offers Sporty Sun Styles
Quick Take: Performance eyewear brand Rudy Project releases its latest line of casual sunwear.
Specifics: The collection features three sunglass styles: one unisex frame, one women’s frame and one men’s frame.
Selling Points: “Our casual collection has really come into its own with these three latest additions,” said Paul Craig, president and co-founder of Rudy Project North America. “The success of our previous casual sunglasses really spurred us to try some innovative new designs, and the Warp, Broomstyk and Sensor reveal that energy. Whether you’re on the podium or relaxing on the beach, Rudy Project will have you covered and looking cool.” The Warp unisex frame blends timeless design with high clarity optical technology, the company said. Lightweight and comfortable, the Warp provides protection against UV rays or any impact, and is available in eight color ways. The Broomstyk frame is catered to women, and is available in six distinct and eccentric color ways, while the men’s Sensor is a sleek frame and available in seven colors. All three styles feature RP-D Centered Optics, which improve visual performance and eye protection for athletes in and out of uniform, the company said. Each style also utilizes Rudy Project’s FreeForm TEK, which allows each sunglass to be fitted with direct in-frame prescription lenses that are digitally surfaced on the back side for edge-to-edge coverage.
Pricing Guide: $$$
www.rudyprojectusa.com
Spy Optic Intros New Ken Block Livery Collection
Quick Take: Spy Optic has revealed the 2015 Ken Block Livery series, a collection of eyewear inspired by the professional rally driver’s uniform.
Specifics: The collection features seven sun styles, six of which are Spy’s most popular styles and one of which is Block’s signature frame, each available in four distinct color combinations.
Selling Points: “As always, Spy killed it when it came to incorporating my livery for this season onto these frames,” said Ken Block. “This year we’ve worked together to incorporate it not only on the Helm, but also six other styles, which is awesome. Choice is everything and I’m excited about being able to switch up my looks on a day-to-day basis while still matching my car and driving suit when I’m at the track.” The Bowie, Cyrus and Discord frames are built from quality propionate, and the Dirk, Flynn, Helm and Logan frames are built from durable Grilamid. All styles are 100 percent UV protected and available with the company’s Happy Lens, a color contrast enhancing lens technology that studies suggest creates an uplift in mood and alertness, the company said. Ken Block’s signature Helm includes a bonus set of temples in an alternative colorway.
Pricing Guide: $$$$
www.spyoptic.com
ALSO NEW
L'Amy America Adds New L'Amy Paris Styles
L'Amy America has introduced three new women’s styles and two new men’s styles to their L’Amy Paris collection. The Adelle is an all acetate style made modern with a thinner gauge and butterfly shaped face front; while two dot rivets adorn the temples along with a color blocking element that juxtaposes between solid and patterned material. The Camille is a modern update on a classic look. The temples are constructed of triple-layered material and feature a scalloped design highlighting each distinct color. A lightweight, petite frame that has flair, the Veronique has a metal front and acetate temples are cut at an angle and feature an abstract pattern with subtle shimmer. With contemporary angles, the Damien is a metal style that exudes masculinity with a unique cut-out design incorporating a contrasting color component is found on the temples; while the Mathis is a semi-rimless style with the same design elements as the Damien. www.lamyamerica.com
Morel Debuts New Öga Avlang Design
Morel has released a new version of Öga’s Avlang style featuring injected TR90 fronts. Avlang, meaning “oblong” in Swedish and Norwegian, is a design revolving around a fine-walled, stainless steel 4mm tube combining robustness and lightness. The Avlang concept was inspired by the modern cylin¬drical architectural style from the Art Deco period of the 1930’s known as, Streamline Moderne. This particular style of architecture is echoed in Avlang’s fluid lines, the company said. This concept features an exclusive double-flex screwless hinge whose mechanism is an integral part of the iden¬tically designed endpiece. A die-cast colored section at the joint of the endpiece and the temple provides a touch of color. This injected TR90 release of Avlang is offered in three models, three colors each. www.morel-france.com
Rye&Lye Presents Exclusive Capsule Collection
Rye&Lye has presented an exclusive capsule collection; three unique models that feature Murano glass insert on the temples. The history of Murano glass is an artistic tradition that has represented Italian taste and refinement for centuries. Murano’s master glass makers use their skill to showcase the quality, dazzling colors, purity and transparency of the glass. These characteristics have been combined with the new Rye&Lye collection. The inserts and the glass pendant are all produced by master Italian glass makers that certify their authenticity. The Torcello, Rialto and Cannaregio are three women’s frames produced in a limited edition of just 600 pieces each available in exclusive packaging. The box looks like a small treasure chest containing the glasses and a leather case holding a pendant of the same Murano glass in the temple is included. Each model is offered in three color ways. www.rye-lye.it
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