LAUNCHES
ClearVision Launches Aspire Eyewear
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Wearer: “Eyewear is an expression of the wearer, so we created Aspire to connect with progressive, ‘aspirational’ men and women who show their individuality through fashion and unique accessories; to show what they aspire to be,” said Peter Friedfeld, executive vice president of ClearVision.
Specifics: There are 12 optical styles, six for women and six for men that offer some crossover, which feature five architecturally inspired temple designs in stainless steel and TR-90. Three sun styles-- a cat eye, aviator and navigator shape -- are also available. Style names are aspirational adjectives that express consumers’ style, or what they may “aspire to be,” including Special, Stylish and Independent.
Selling Points: Frames are designed using 3D technology prior to prototyping and constructed from a thin and lightweight proprietary “memory plastic” material. According to the company, the frames are almost 50 percent lighter than regular plastic frames and 22 percent lighter than typical titanium frames. At 2.25 mm thick, styles are also almost 50 percent thinner than typical acetate frames. The collection also features a proprietary adjustable nose pad system and screwless hinges. Merchandising materials, including a waiting room video, brand IDs, counter cards and display, accompany the collection.
Price Guide: $$$
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SECOND LOOKS
Marchon Bows Nike Vision’s Latest Athletic Collection
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Specifics: Nike Vision includes 11 new styles; seven for men, two for women and two for kids.
Selling Points: “Designs from the Spring 2015 collection are inspired by the bold attitude and enduring spirit of the athlete,” the company said. The latest collection has four unique subsections: Men’s Training, Nike SB, Women’s Training and Young Athletes. The 11 styles include the Skylon Ace XV, an improved, lighter version of its original Skylon Ace, with wider end pieces that allow for greater coverage. Lenses also include flash mirror coating, adding style to the sport sunglasses. Using Nike Max Optics Lens Technology, the eyewear displays precise visual information at all angles of view. Lenses are also interchangeable, based on lighting conditions. An updated, vented nosepiece is made of rubber, adding grip and preventing fogging. Nike SB, the collection’s first skate and snow category that combines style and performance, has the Recover, a lightweight, injected six-base frame that features Ripel coating on the lenses to ensure that snow, water and debris slide right off. Women’s styles were made to wear during their workout and beyond. The women’s Vital also features Nike Max Optics Lens Technology and has rubber on the bridge and temples that provide a comfortable fit. For Young Athletes, the Spirit and Mercurial are available in striking color combinations and have Carl Zeiss lenses for developing eyes.
Pricing Guide: $$-$$$
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McGee Debuts New Vera Bradley Ladies Styles
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Specifics: New additions to the collection are the Darlene and the Lea ophthalmic styles.
Selling Points: The two retro styles are combined with signature Vera Bradley patterns, like Emerald Paisley, Cheery Blossoms and Ink Blue. Lea is a smaller rounded eye shape, and will be available in Ink Blue and Emerald Paisley, with the patterns revealed in the inner temples. Lea’s Ink Blue is paired with a bold tortoise frame front, with double laminated temples in iridescent navy on the outer temple and Vera Bradley’s signature logo on the temple tips. Lea’s Emerald Paisley is matched with a triple laminate frame front and temples that combine dark tortoise, lavender and teal acetates. Darlene is a full acetate frame with a rounded rectangle eye shape. For the Ink Blue inner temples, brown horn is triple laminated with white and blue light on the frame front. A double laminated black and crystal frame front is paired with Darlene’s Cheery Blossoms pattern in its inner temple. The McGee Group and Vera Bradley are working together for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
Pricing Guide: $$
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Charmant Unveils New “Dolce” Temple in LineArt
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Specifics: Four new styles with the “Dolce” temple have been added to the LineArt Charmant collection.
Selling Points: “The new styles have been designed for the independent, self-confident women interested in expressing the sweet and tender side of their personality,” the company said. The new “Dolce” temples feature two delicate Excellence Titan strands that intertwine and form a horizontal heart, accented with beautiful knots that also add elements of strength and stability for the wearer. Excellence Titan also offers amazing lightness, with hardly any pressure felt. The styles are 100 percent nickel-free with special memory functions that help the frames maintain their original shape. Adaptive nose pads gradually shape to the wearer’s nose by using the wearer’s body heat to shape the pads for a personalized fit. After two weeks to a month, the pads keep the adapted shape, dispersing pressure on the nose and enabling a comfortable wear.
Pricing Guide: $$$$
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ALSO NEW
Marcolin Reveals New Tod’s Eyewear Styles
Marcolin has added two new sunglass styles to the Tod's Eyewear Collection for Spring/Summer 2015. The new styles remain perfectly in line with the brand’s sophisticated, exclusive look. The new models feature the label’s signature elements, including skillful manufacturing processes to enhance the impeccable quality of the materials used. Exuding the charm of the past, the TO0149 is an acetate men’s sunglass featuring a rounded shape, a thin metal bridge and the exclusive T-lion logo on the temple ends. The classic aviator shaped TO0152 is another acetate men’s sunglass featuring leather lined temples in a plaited design.
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Costa Presents the Cortez Sunglasses
Drawing inspiration from The Sea of Cortez which draws anglers from around the world, Costa’s new Cortez sunglasses feature rugged performance tools anglers need to spot the fish faster and more clearly, combined with a unique styling. The Cortez offers a large fit with a bold wrap shape, meant to block glare from entering from the sides. The linear venting system alleviates lens fogging, and the temple tips feature open slots for a retainer cord. The frames are built of nearly indestructible co-injected molded nylon, with sturdy integral hinge technology and a hypoallergenic rubberized interior lining and nose pads. Color options include blackout, tortoise, shiny black, Realtree Xtra camo, crystal bronze, and white with a blue Costa logo.
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Henry Jullien Introduces Chelsea Concept
Henry Jullien has introduced a new concept, Chelsea. The Chelsea concept is available in all possible versions and for all categories of customer, according to the company. Chelsea offers models for both women and men; a rimless release with six shapes for men and six for women, semi-rimless or supra versions with two shapes for men and two for women and full-rim models with two shapes for men and two for women. The collection benefits from a totally new Henry Jullien hinge design linking the metal or rimless front with the acetate temples. The wide variety of hues and colors in the acetate and metal allow for Chelsea to be adapted for all ages and all tastes.
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