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LAUNCHES
Luxottica Debuts 2017 Launch of Valentino Eyewear
Quick Take: Luxottica revealed its 2017 launch of Valentino eyewear.
Wearer: Creative, slightly edgy individuals
Specifics: Comprised of sun and optical styles, this launch channels the essence of Valentino style. Grace, delicacy and dedication to sartorial culture pervade the vibrant atmosphere of the workshops in Palazzo Mignanelli where timeless creations are produced, the company said.
Selling Points: With Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino’s creative director takes inspiration from the deeply humanistic concept of creativity as an individual process, and the accessories rediscover these main characteristics of Valentino fashion with a contemporary aesthetic vision.
In the eyewear collection, the same aesthetic is present in a mix of sensual designs and punk metal, glam crystals and nylon and especially in the choice to sign the temples of all the models with the stud, the iconic symbol of the Valentino fashion house.
Sun style VA2003 features an oval metal silhouette that combines austere design with sophisticated materials. Rimless lenses, fixed with visible screws and characterized by a slight side mesh is inspired by post-industrial style. The slim temples with acetate tips are signed by iconic studs and feature adjustable nosepads. Optical style VA1003 is an oval silhouette characterized by bright metal. The profile of the rims is defined by a hand-applied line of colored enamel. Additionally, the slimness of the temples and thickness of the temple tips create a contrast to the frame and these also feature adjustable nosepads.
Price Guide: $$$$$
www.luxottica.com
SECOND LOOKS
Zeiss Introduces EnergizeMe a Spectacle Lens for Contact Lens Wearers
Quick Take: Zeiss is releasing EnergizeMe lenses which feature a special design adapted to the vision patterns of contact lens wearers who are used to eye movements rather than head movements when wearing contacts.
Specifics: It offers wide, clear viewing zones and more comfortable vision after contact lens wear, according to Zeiss.
Selling Points: Zeiss EnergizeMe lenses combine this lens design with Zeiss’ Digital Inside Technology, which optimizes the design for reading distances of both print media (at 38 cm) and digital devices (at 35 cm) to avoid further eye strain. Zeiss adds DuraVision BlueProtect coating to reduce the transmission of harmful blue light emitted from digital screens and artificial lighting, cut glare and prevent digital eye strain. EnergizeMe Single Vision Lenses are for patients in their 20s and early 30s (+ 0.40 D power boost); EnergizeMe Digital Lenses are for patients in their 30s and early 40s (+ 0.65 D power boost), and EnergizeMe Progressive Lenses are for patients aged 40 and older (+0.75 to + 4.00 D power boost).
www.zeiss.com
Exces Eyewear From ESE Releases Men’s Collection
Quick Take: Eastern States Eyewear presents “SlimFit,” the first ever men’s collection within Exces Eyewear.
Specifics: Four styles feature a super thin, high density, acetate front typically matched with sleek, lightweight stainless steel temples.
Selling Points: The properties of the HD acetate allow for sturdiness within the extra thin front construction. Similarly, the stainless steel temples allow for added comfort and provide a natural flexibility. The coloration of the temples were carefully cultivated to provide contrast and vibrancy while maintaining their masculinity. “SlimFit” places a focus on smaller men’s eye sizes with an average size of 52mm.
“There’s been a growing demand for men’s styles within Exces from our customers and sales team alike,” explained Jason Shyer, ESE managing director. “We took a lot of time curating this collection to ensure it fits within the collection conceptually, artistically and practically. There is no question that the smaller size range and colors we have adopted have a lot to do with fitting into our product mix properly and similarly addressing our customer’s needs.”
Price Guide: $$
Eseyewear.com
ALSO NEW
Zac Posen Adds Six New Women’s Optical Styles
 Kenmark’s Zac Posen collection is introducing six new women’s optical styles. The collection is timelessly stylish, with a modern sensibility and edge. The Zac Posen women’s assortment boasts feminine shapes and graceful details to enhance the natural beauty of a woman’s face. New style Sonja is a chic, full rim zyl with a dramatic Zac Posen logo on the temple while Rosalia is a round, full zyl style with an oversize retro feel featuring the signature “L” logo at the hinge and keyhole bridge. Mabel is a retro club-master metal/zyl style also featuring the “L” logo at the hinge. Harrow is a feminine, round cat eye shape featuring inset metal detailing on the front and bridge and Farida, is a chic metal/zyl cat eye with dramatic metal detailing on the temples. The sixth style, Gio, is a feminine club-master frame with an oval shape.
www.kenmarkeyewear.com
Ellen Tracy Bows New 2017 Styles
 ClearVision Optical introduces six new styles to the Ellen Tracy eyewear collection, two metal and four acetate. The collection is characterized by clean, understated designs. Vibrant colors are seen in the acetate styles and bring a new feel to the collection. The new styles to the Ellen Tracy collection appeal to the modern, professional woman with a sophisticated style. The Osaka acetate frame makes a bold statement with a modified square silhouette and features jewel tone colors. The small metal plaque on the temple provides subtle details. The Bavaria is a semi-rimless style and has a classic rectangular eye shape. The temples showcase a combination of metal and multicolor acetate.
www.cvoptical.com
CooperVision’s Clariti 1 Day Toric Contact Lenses Now Available in 90-Pack
 CooperVision announced the availability of a 90-pack configuration for clarity 1 day toric contact lenses which provide astigmatic patients with the healthier advantages of silicone hydrogel and the convenience of the 1-day modality. Currently, clariti 1 day toric is the only silicone hydrogel, 1-day lens for astigmatism broadly available in the U.S. All clariti 1 day options feature high water content to support all-day comfort. WetLoc technology ensures the entire lens surface is continuously moist and mimics the moisture dispersion of naturally healthy eyes. Clariti 1 day lenses have a high oxygen transmissibility, allowing for 100 percent corneal oxygen consumption which help to maintain ocular health.
www.coopervision.com
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