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“We’re still loving the ‘70s look in

frames with cool metal embellishments

that give them extra sex appeal. At

Alternative we’re featuring polarized

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lenses in colours like fuchsia and green.

Alternative Eyewear has had deep roots And all of the models in our ONESUN

in the Canadian optical community Collection have an anti-reflective

for almost 40 years, carrying mid-priced backside coating,” states Storace.

eyewear for everyone from children

to seniors. President Paul Storace On the topic of optical trends, Storace

contends that, “Everyone should have a says he is, “pretty sure sunnies stand on

unique pair of prescription sunglasses, their own. I dig the bright colours and

something that is wearable but edgy. flowy styles of fashion that I see in cities.

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I’m fortunate that I’ve built a company However, if I’m honest, the people we

that can afford a failure now and then, see in rural areas who are sporting

so I can take risks. No one ever moved eclectic looks that follow no particular

things along without taking a risk. trend can benefit from our collection.”

This year’s 65 Grammy Awards® Robinson, rapper Ice T and actress

th

provided an unparalleled platform for a Angela Bassett, who recently starred in

veritable Who’s Who of show-stopping Wakanda Forever, were photographed

celebrity talent. TurboFlex by Aspex showing off their TurboFlex frames.

Eyewear was one of the stars of Fashion influencers Kirstie & Christine

the show with its seven sunglasses expressed their love of TurboFlex

models comprising a specially created on TikTok, while Peppa, Salt and

TurboFlex Grammy65 Limited Edition Spindarella of Salt-N-Peppa were

collection. reunited in front of the TurboFlex

You may be asking yourself, “Why booth. Boyz II Men reportedly were

TurboFlex at the Grammys?” Their like kids in a candy store, constantly

presence made perfect sense from a pulling at the frames to test their

practical – as well as a fashion – point flexibility.

of view. When performers move [ iChuck D from Public Enemy © GETTY Images ]

around the stage, perspiring profusely, No matter the style chosen and

standard glasses are known to slip and who is wearing them, sunglasses are

slide, distracting the performer and a mainstay in the optical industry.

detracting from their performance. The key challenge for manufacturers

TurboFlex’s worldwide patented, no-slip and retailers is to constantly

360-degree hinge system rotates in innovate, both in terms of design

every direction allowing maximum and functionality, while appealing

flex and securing the eyeglasses in to as broad a demograph-

place. ic as possible. This year’s top

sunglasses designers are proving

Music notables like Harry Styles, Bad that “throwing shade” can have

Bunny and Mick Fleetwood graced the a positive connotation for

Grammys Official Talent Lounge and eyeglass providers and wearers [ Angela Bassett © GETTY Images ]

took home their very own TurboFlex

eyewear. Music legend Smokey alike. E n

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