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BOLLÉ, DRAGON ALLIANCE, VUARNET, SMITH OPTICS, SVEN CAN SEE Changing light conditions...a sun setting earlier and seasonal solar angle shifts-demand multi-tasking sunglasses that can 'handle' the high noon sunshine as well as the low light of weather challenged days. For athletes-wide vision fields, no slip adjustable nosepads, anti-fog and impact resistant lenses that block out damaging rays, and of course, exceptional color clarity-are must attributes. Right up there with lightweight frames that fit faces. Our Picks: Bollé Sixth Sense Sunglasses-RoseBlue lens w/ B-Max extra large field view, B-Thin Active design RX, B-Clear lenses, optical precision, serious impact resistance, interchangeable lenses, anti-fog treatment, Hydrophobic/Oleophobic treatment, adjustable nosepiece/temples

Not made in the shade-sunglasses aren't just fashion statements... (though they are...) ... ...that prevent future wrinkles- via GIPHY source maryjosez.tumblir.com ...they're critical for eye protection against melanoma, cataracts damaging UV, Blue Light High Energy Visible Light  and Infrared  rays ( yup -that's from those addicted to smartphones and laptops) ...which is why we lean towards those outdoor brand shades...with their top tech attributes for precise clear, accurate vision, comfort- lightweight features, perfect fit...and scratch tough-shatterproof lens. No need to opt for the strictly aero athletic shapes either...now lifestyle options that multi-task-are city sleek as well as outdoor chic. Some favs from practically heritage brands= VUARNET and SMITH Optics. VUARNET Vuarnet's iconic Profil round and rounded Horizon cat's eye shape-super lightweight...we have ours from the late 80s worn so much-the side logo half worn off....that is a du...

Retail deliveries don't always coincide with fashion weeks -or the weather---which partially explains why we saw plenty of sunglasses and hats at the Fall shows last February-but a surprising lack of these accessory eye protector-head covering musts-during the most recent Spring shows. And so many designers license out their names for these high margin items too. Hmm. Other observations-of course, well crafted accessories are year round wearable...and some are available year round too. AND-less hype on one kind of wearable= the wearable techy 'stuff'-vs last season's shows...maybe the Apple watches-FitBits already garnered so much attention...the focus on the wrists seemed to us-to be on luxury watches that take oh- 1450+hours via hand wrought-highly skilled craftspeople-- to make--- vs 2 days for a smart watch via highly automated machine. OR think of it this way-a collectible piece vs replaceable one that needs an upgrade about a week after purchase. Some Hi...