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Cover Story

SUNGL A S SE S DE SIGNER S

[ mod. Perdrum C15 ]

Mehran Baghaie, owner and

designer at Spectacle Eyeworks,

has made his mark with what

he refers to as “new age vintage

characterized by angular

forms to make them distinctly

different.” The company uses

acetate for frames and CR39

– Columbia Resin #39 – for

lenses. They’re manufactured

from a resin that mimics

the clarity of glass but is

lighter and less likely to

shatter. [ mod. Gisele C11 ]

Spectacle Eyeworks’ sunglass trends for summer 2023 are vintage and

chunky. Does this reflect the current trends in the broader fashion industry? “I hope so but I

don’t think so. I don’t follow trends!” he exclaims with characteristic cheekiness. His instinct tells him that his

Gisèle design will be this season’s front runner but, he admits, “I’m not sure who will be wearing it!” As an

independent brand, Spectacle Eyeworks hasn’t been impacted by industry trends like online shopping.

Despite Baghaie’s iconoclastic spirit, he is justifiably proud of his collections being nominated for awards at

shows including the International Optical Fair Tokyo (IOFT) and SILMO.

[ Nat & Coco NC4581 Green ]

“ This season’s

collection will be all

about colour! “

[ Nat & Coco NC4578 Blue Demi and NC4575 Black ]

At Optika Eyewear, the Nat & Coco Sunglass Collection is making

a splash with a dash of purple, the dominant shade this summer,

according to Richard Allan, vice president of sales.

“This season’s collection will be all about colour! People are looking

for colours that make a statement and express who they are. Model

NC4591 Aqua truly makes an impact. This model features an over-sized

square shape, with front two-tone laminated acetate in shades of Aqua

and Bronze,” states Allan. “Our sunglass models are crafted from either

hand-made acetate or stainless steel and have broad appeal to adults of

all ages. For us, the most important factors are quality and price value.”

Nat & Coco will be launching 10 new men’s and women’s models for

Spring 2023.

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