WHAT I WORE: Crystal York Wayfarer from Glassesshop.com

 

 

I absolutely adore my Crystal York Wayfarer prescription glasses from Glassesshop.com. This was my first ordering glasses online and the experience was amazing and super easy. The site is user friendly and the prices are very affordable my frames were only $34.95. You can order just the frames only or you can enter your prescription the RX and PD(pupillary distance) you call your eye doctor and they should be able to provide the PD if not you can measure PD at Home via http://www.glassesshop.com/doc/measure-pd. I plan on ordering these exact frames in black because they are so comfortable. Make sure you visit  Glassesshop.com and I have a special  coupon code GSHOT50 so you can get 50% off on eyeglasses and sunglasses with free lenses(sale frames excluded). Happy Shopping!

The product in this review was provided to the reviewer for the purpose of writing a review. This in no way affects the quality of the review provided. The views expressed in this review are strictly that of the reviewer. All reviews provided here are the work of the reviewer and remain completely unbiased

Read more

Illesteva X Michael Jackson

 

New York based eyewear label illesteva will launch a limited-edition sunglass style in collaboration with the Michael Jackson Estate for Summer 2017. Inspired by the iconic sunglasses worn by Michael Jackson during his 1984 Victory Tour, the collaboration celebrates the 35^th anniversary of world’s best-selling album, Thriller.

The original aviator style frame reimagined by illesteva, was created using a single sheet lens. The gold mirrored face is accented with lightweight gold temples and engraved with Jackson’s signature. The limited release offers 200 numbered frames commemorating the King of Pop.

"Michael Jackson was and is an Icon. It's an honor to have been approached by his team and to work with his estate. We are excited for the launch" says Daniel Silberman, CEO of illesteva.

illesteva x Michael Jackson limited edition sunglasses retail for $240 and will be available for purchase at select illesteva stores and on www.illesteva.com

Read more

Rashida Jones x Illesteva

 

New York independent eyewear pioneers Illesteva have teamed up with actor, author and singer, Rashida Jones on a charitable eyewear collaboration.

The RASHIDA optical frame is presented in a choice of crystal, black gloss or matte black acetate with gold, hardware detailing.

The frame features an elegant thin gold temple, as seen in the infamous Loenard Mask series, and a choice of 3 clips in gold or matte black metal.

Exclusive to illesteva's retail locations and www.illesteva.com, proceeds of the collection will benefit American Civil Liberties Union (www.aclu.org) , a non-profit organization charity whose mission is to “defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.”

 

Read more

Andy Wolf 2016 collections

ANDY WOLF EYEWEAR launches its first own store concept in the form of a glasses paternoster. The unique display with recognition value focuses on the core statement of the Hartenberg-based glasses company - "Handmade in Austria".

Everywhere has simple glasses shelves, so ANDY WOLF EYEWEAR's aim was to develop a unique shopping experience. The shop display with recognition value not only stands out visually from the competition, it also arouses the customer's interest and invites them to "play". 

Although the glasses are all visible, most of them are out of reach. Desire is thus awakened in the salesroom and motivates viewers to turn the crank.

The design is based on ANDY WOLF EYEWEAR's philosophy and follows the handmade credo. The main materials used are scrap wood and metal - raw and rusty, with a natural look and feel. All mechanical drive elements are installed so they are visible and were welded and assembled by hand. The real, solid scrap wood gives the lift a high-quality haptic surface. 

This combination creates a unique moving stage for the glasses. The paternoster has an overall height of 1450 mm and can accommodate 24 unfolded glasses, with compact dimensions of W x H x D - 500 x 1450 x 400 mm. 

It can be free-standing or mounted on the base draw unit or directly on the wall. Lighting and a large folding mirror are optional.

"With our glasses paternoster, we have developed our first own shop system. It took a long time for us to find something suitable that met our high standards. In addition, it was particularly important for us that it was also manufactured in Austria," says Katharina Plattner, designer and director at ANDY WOLF EYEWEAR.

The glasses paternoster launched and presented to customers at SILMO 2015 in Paris. The new design line - ANDY WOLF, LOVE - was photographed in a paternoster especially for this event.

Read more

Ralph Vaessen Eyewear

Ralph Vaessen (Dutch designer, creative director and entrepreneur) started to design sunglasses and eyewear early 2006 after a 15 year career at the Dutch Government. He was looking for eyewear for himself, but he couldn’t find what he was looking for. Ralph decided to make a drawing of the shape he wanted and asked a small atelier to make it for him. Pleased with the outcome, Ralph saw an opportunity. “Why design only one personal pair of glasses? Why not design a collection?” A brand was born.

                                        

That Ralph Vaessen started a creative career at a later age did not come as a complete surprise. Fashion, design, art, architecture and music had been his passion since he was a child. As a youngster he was already wearing designer clothes by Pierre Cardin and in 1979, at an age of thirteen, he started to create his own style of clothing influenced by the Ska Punk music scene and later by the New Romantics, a fashion/music sub movement of the New Wave music scene at the early ‘80s. His designs are still influenced by the independent British music scene.

                    

“Ralph Vaessen is one the most promising designers of the future” - Vogue

Ralph Vaessen's creations are worn by industry luminaries such as Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Louboutin, David Lynch, John Malkovich, Kate Moss, Pharrell (Williams), Rihanna, Sir Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, The XX among many others.

The collection is available from leading style, optical and concept stores around the world, including Barneys New York, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, Colette, L’Eclaireur, Excelsior Milano and TSUM amongst many others.

www.ralphvaessen.com

Read more

Introducing Oscar & Frank Eyewear

One of the world’s newest and most intriguing eyewear brands, Oscar & Frank, has hit the European market with its debut range. The brand which is owned and run by a couple of entrepreneurial celebrity Dachshund’s (yes, Sausage dogs) originated in Australia in 2014.

The brand and the (inaugural) ‘Wurst’ range is built on the logic that the market always wants something different. As such, under the brand positioning and philosophy of ‘Seen Differently’ Oscar & Frank will only ever develop quality and styles that speak to the individuality of their market. Celebrating difference is easy for two dogs who compete in a business and fashion world normally reserved for humans. 

“In the world of fashion, we’re already different. When you have a unique street level perspective like us, you start to sniff out what people want and like in ways that the other companies that are run by actual humans, just can’t compete with. Our first range is the Wurst range...what other company can say that?”

The dogs spent six months developing their bold and confident Wurst range which includes names such as Weiss wurst, Bier wurst and of course Brat wurst using high quality classic black, coloured and speckled acetates. 

Affordability combined with superior quality is the key quality, with all styles retailing at 100 pounds, 140 euros or 150 US dollars. All frames are hand-crafted of high quality acetate and superior components.

http://www.oscarandfrank.com/

Read more

Kate Hudson x Chrome Hearts Sunglasses

Kate Hudson and her pal Laurie Lynn Stark, co-owner of rocker-style apparel and accessories line Chrome Hearts, best ideas emerge on vacation. The pair’s jewelry collaboration, CH + KH, came to fruition while the duo were relaxing on the beach in the Bahamas a few years back. The line has since expanded to eyewear.

The sunglasses are currently available in two styles, playfully dubbed “Eye So Shady” and “Eye So Sassy,” but will ultimately come in 11 different variations, all for $850 a piece.

 “I am always wearing sunglasses,” Hudson laughed  “So the glasses are just an extension of what we’re doing. These turned out really well and we’re so excited about them. I just wanted it to be classic and strong with a little bit of fire behind it.”

Main Image: Getty
Article Source: Elle Magazine

Read more

Dita Von Teese releases intimidating eyewear collection

Dita Von Teese has shared more details about her upcoming eyewear range with DITA Inc.

The burlesque beauty is set to launch a range of eyewear with DITA Inc., which will include ten unique spectacles. Describing a pair of shades called Femme Totale, Dita shared her inspiration behind the design.

    "I love distinctive, powerful - dare I admit - ‘intimidating’ sunglasses. These frames will let them know that you’re a feminine force to be reckoned with!" she mused to WWD. "I’ll be wearing these poolside with a black maillot de bain, sky-high heels and maybe some diamonds... Sunglasses are the quick way to achieve glamour. Day-to-day, I usually wear little more than a swipe of red lipstick and a pair of shades.”

Another pair called Huntress also has a strong meaning for Dita. Again, she shared the prime opportunity to wear them.

These new-style cat-eye shades were imagined for a woman who knows what she wants. I imagined wearing these sitting outdoors at a Parisian cafe and quietly surveying the scene for possible love interests," she smiled. 

 There is also Paramour - a more sophisticated option.

“These make me think of sexy shades that a glamorous French woman might wear to meet her lover for a secret afternoon rendezvous,” Dita added.

Dita Von Teese Eyewear will first debut in selected department stores in Italy, Spain and France, with prices ranging from $235 to $285. The star has had the help of her close friend John Juniper, who co-founded DITA Inc. and named it after her.

Read more

Vint And York Presents Fashionable Eyewear Collection For Women And Men

Up and coming eyewear company, Vint and York is quickly becoming the darling of eyewear with their unique up to date eyewear styles for men and women. The brand is proving to be an instant hit with consumers for their host of ultra-chic and bold frames.

 

Vint and York styles are classic; drawing the inspiration from the era of 1920’s as well as vintage accessories and eyewear designs but at the same time introduce modern elements and textures. Each model comes in a variety of colors and textures, and can be either tried on virtually, or in person using their Home Frame Trial option, which allows you to choose up to five frames from their collection and try them on in the comfort of your home.

 

Vint and York frames can be purchased online through their website which is designed to provide a user friendly shopping experience. Fans of the brand include fashionistas, global tastemakers and top tier media. All styles are priced at $109.00: which includes the premium prescription lenses and free shipping. The frames are also available as sunglasses by opting for the grey or brown non-prescription lenses. Their new highly anticipated sunglasses collection will be available starting in December 2013. To find out more or to make a purchase, visit www.vintandyork.com.

 

 

Read more

COOL FRAMES: Converse Spare Change in Olive

Converse All-Star is one of the most instantly recognizable brands in the fashion industry. Since launching the brand In 1908 the brands focus has been cutting-edge designs with comfort and style.

The Converse Glasses and Converse Sunglasses range, follow in the footsteps of the famous Converse All Star sneakers. Designed with a cool urban style, this collection of frames stands out from the crowd by adding fantastic combinations of color and materials. The frames design caters for a discerning young generation of consumers who demand these key attributes.

The COOL FACTOR: The glasses comes with case and cleaning cloth, I chose the olive color because I have black and brown frames so I wanted to change up my look. It took me a minute to choose a frame because the collections are so vast. They have something for everybody. If your looking for a new pair of glasses or sunglasses definitely check them out at http://www.converse.com/

Read more

Celebrate Coco and Breezy's 4 Year Anniversary with 40% Off

Promo Dates - 9/20 thru 9/24 !

First 20 orders will also receive a FREE Limited Edition E-Hookah stick

COCO AND BREEZY X THE HOOKEY | With exclusive artwork by Coco and Breezy!!

EXCLUSIVE VIEW OF ARTWORK FOR LIMITED EDITION PROMO E-HOOKAHS BY: COCO AND BREEZY

 

 

Read more

Coco and Breezy announce launch of their New Eyewear Collection - launches Jan 15th

AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-SALE - 15% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE:
Online: Www.CocoandBreezy.Com
PRE-SALE DISCOUNT ENDS ON JAN 14th BEFORE LAUNCH DATE

Known for their unique hand-crafted studded sunglasses seen on the faces of Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Kelly Osbourne and more. The new “Omorose Collection” presents an evolution of the Coco and Breezy brand.

This collection offers oversized frames, circle lenses, leather temple tips, cut outs from the frames and cat-eye inspired unisex sunglasses. They have created signature design elements by playing with the asymmetrical cuts on the sunglass temples.

Omorose is a name for beautiful that originated as an Egyptian name. Each piece designed was based off the architecture found in Egypt. This campaign is called “The Beauty of Unity”, each style of sunglasses has its own structure that fits different face shapes and personalities. 

Omorose Collection price ranges from $125 - $275

 

Read more

Selita Ebanks Sass ART Film by Coco && Breezy

Fashion designers Coco and Breezy have stepped into the world of film, producing and directing their first short called #SASS starring model  Selita Ebanks. 

"We are not just designers, we are creators, visionaries and artist. We had a vision for a moveable visual in a video form and we created it. People Only know us for our eyewear, but we want to show the world the rest of our hidden talents."
 -Coco && Breezy

 Selita Ebanks Wearing Coco && Breezy "Rainy Days" Sunglasses && Chromatic Necklace

Starring: Selita Ebanks
Produced/Directed By : Coco && Breezy
Shot/Edited By: Davy Greenberg (Elephilms)
Photographer: Harvey Jackson
MUA: Michael Petrucelli
Hair: Dee Desalu
Stylist : Sam Desalu
Assistant Stylist: Brittany Powell and Sara Arroyo
Music: Dj Nemysis
Location: MPD-NYC

 

Visit their Website http://www.cocoandbreezy.com

Read more

Shaquille O'Neal and Forever K Michael Launch Dunkman Eyewear

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, together with The Forever K Michael Collection, has officially launched the sports icon’s first signature eyewear line. Dunkman Eyewear is now available in retail locations and online.

“We’re happy to be working with Shaquille O’Neal because he’s truly a dynamic athlete and an electrifying personality,” said K Michael, Founder and Chief Designer of Forever K. Michael. “Knowing that Shaq sees our creative vision and has faith in the Forever K Michael brand is humbling—especially since he’s already been so successful in business.”

The launch of Dunkman Eyewear is just in time for the holidays and already highly-anticipated by Shaq’s fans. O’Neal has always focused on affordable quality without compromising style. His Shaq brand apparel and shoes have sold for years in retail stores such as Walmart, Target and JCPenney.

Experience Shaquille O'Neal's Dunkman Eyewear presented by Forever K Michael at www.dunkmaneyewear.com, and view the new Dunkman Eyewear teaser here!

Read more