Madison Ave./NYC
Want to change a look? Keep the pricey 'it bag' ...swap out the eyeglasses…prescriptions, sunglasses…IMO the accessory to be collected…like watches or bling. Except face framers can really alter a persons persona--- maybe even more so then accessories from the neck down.
A Spring 2014 preview at
Viva International: highlights...
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Guess…retro feminine shapes (sunglasses in particular)---with subtle metal accents, exotic tortoise color palette, and iridescent mirrored lenses.
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iridescent mirrored lenses |
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subtle logo "G" |
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mixed solid -tortoise shell |
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prescriptions get metallic/solid temples |
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cut-outs... |
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Aviator-metal frames…classic |
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metal chain details... |
VIVA International-introduced its own collection=
VIVA Eyewear…with 180 flex hinge, Swarovski crystal embellishments, milky gradient colorations-and on trend styles-for prescriptions.
Savvy's men's and women's opticals=matte finishes, gradient colors, etched detailing and marble colorations.
Magic Clip magnetic eyewear…neatly protects peepers from the sun's rays- with a magnetized clip-on that goes over opticals. Styles for men and women include nylon rubber temples, crystal embellishments, animal print temples, vented detailing, and multi-layer acetate.
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easy on/off but secure- |
Rampage women's glasses has a very innovative twist to solid temples---a two for one look-animal print on one side---and solid on the other. Subtle glitter touches add some sparkle.
BONGO is a popular young women's label-with its eyewear synching up-with matching ombre colorations, rhinestone embellishments, crystal glitter acetates, and pyramid stud accents.
CANDIE'S has some very fun details with 2 looks in 1 ----solid colored temples that twist into patterned temples.
Raised textured details, and rhinestone embellishments---and bright colors as well as black (
of course).