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Spectacle Eyeworks expands their vast and versatile eyewear collection by adding eight new styles, three of which have yet to be officially unveiled. 

Modern, clean chic with just the right amount of flavor make the appeal of these frames undeniable, and extremely wearable. Stainless steel fronts matched with temples constructed of innovative and indestructible TR-90 make each design super-lightweight, while the plastic temple tips allow for customizing adjustments. This perfect union of materials brings comfort into the equation, a rare find in fashion.

To make things more intriguing, love was called upon for the inspiration of these new additions. The inner temples are beautifully and artfully decorated with a quote from an old Persian teaching. On one temple, there is the English translation, “Plant no seeds, but the seeds of love in your heart.” Mehran Baghaie, operations director and chief designer at Spectacle Eyeworks says, “I was always moved by these words and I wanted to share them by bringing some love and peace into my work. Just another touch to make each of these models unique and purely Spectacle Eyeworks.”

Each new style is available in five smooth matte colors, including classic black and radiant red. All frames include a signature case, point-of-purchase display, and one-year warranty.

A Sculpture to Wear

COS introduces Silhouette’s Titan Sculpture to the Canadian market Silhouette’s Titan Sculpture, a model with three-dimensional design and top quality manufacturing using high-tech materials with a real attention to detail.

The temples are tensioned by the contrast between the high-tech materials titanium and SPX. The sweeping shape of the front part of the temple, as well as the minimalist amount of material, enhances the aesthetic appeal of the eyewear as well as its function – optimising the temple’s suspension. The contrasting fine faceting inside and out underlines the model’s three-dimensional design, with the high-tech SPX polymer picking up the dynamics in an emotionally powerful way, complementing the fine titanium lines, and perfecting the Titan Sculpture as an artistic mould offering maximum comfort in wear.

Classic, durable and yet still stylish, this collection, comprising models in six different colours, has that certain something that is needed to capture the world far away from the fashion mainstream.

Silhouette’s high-quality Austrian manufacturing – 80 percent of the design is completed by hand in innumerable steps – is a guarantee of the exacting standards of perfection that sets all Silhouette eyewear apart.

Funky Vintage

Designed inJapan, Mizyake Couture is releasing 20 new styles for the Fall season.

The collection features oversized vintage metal frames, providing excellent lens depth for progressive eyewear users, while making a striking visual impact. The advantage of these metal frames is that they are all made of super lightweight stainless steel, which provides maximum comfort and durability.

Crystal coloured acetates are the latest trends. The Mizyake 4631 Cerise model features pink/crystal colour acetate with a slight colour fade, which truly makes a statement. Vintage can remain retro, but at the same time be funky!

Other exiting colours are citrus greens, rich violets and dark chocolate brown.

Metal and plastic frames are for both men and women.

Japanese Vintage Collection

Seraphin, distributed in Canada by Ogi Eyewear, introduces the Japanese Vintage Collection to its line of finely crafted, neoclassic eyewear. Inspired by the timeless designs of vintage Japanese couture eyewear, this collection brings a bold new perspective to a legendary design. Seraphin fuses handmade materials, intricate detailing and exquisite craftsmanship to create a new standard of luxury eyewear.

Italian acetate and handcrafted Japanese components merge to offer a durability exclusive to Seraphin’s designs. Designed with the perfect amount of elegance, the Linwood model exhibits a distinguished persona.

Born of classic design and modern refinement, theOxford’s circular lenses and intricately etched titanium boasts a prestigious intelligence. Handcrafted with the utmost care, theOxforddebuts in traditional hues of antique gold, bronze, gunmetal and silver. 

Combining Japanese titanium with Italian acetate, the Dale frame offers a spark of colour to neoclassical eyewear with options such as blue demi/antique silver and crimson/antique gold. An intricate coining ridge along the Dale’s eyewires gives this model a subdued sophistication.

Subtlety

Cenoco unveils two new ophthalmic frames from their Cinzia line that will surely turn heads. Designer Cynthia Shapiro created her signature collection as the hallmark of her personal style. Defined by expert craftsmanship and a colour palette that ranges from discrete to daring, these dynamic pieces balance classic sophistication with chic style. Cinzia’s styles are perfect for the contemporary and versatile woman who is looking for the timeless staples of a well-rounded wardrobe.

Featuring a savvy mix of materials including Mazzucchelli acetate, titanium, and laser-cut stainless steel, these looks are urbane, confident and completely wearable, allowing the wearer’s personal style to take center stage. Classic styles get a modern twist with bold curving brow lines, geometric eye shapes, and flared endpieces. Neutral yet unconventional colour schemes, some previously relegated only to sunwear, create a fresh spin that goes with any outfit.

The CIN-5004 Mazzucchelli acetate model boasts an oversize teacup eyeshape, a two-tone front, and spring hinges. A keyhole bridge lends a classic detail to a modern style. CIN-5004 is available in three eye colour-enhancing combinations: variegated jade with crystal amber, variegated rust with crystal grey, and blue horn with smoke.

With a curvy brow line and narrow temples accentuated with contrasting colour, the CIN-5005 model brings a fresh perspective to an iconic style. The two-tone acetate offers a slightly oversized teacup eye and spring hinges for a comfortable fit available in three colours: grey with pearlized raspberry, plum with pearl bronze, and black with forest green.

Optika Eyewear Brings Hello Kitty to Canada

Optika Eyewear is pleased to announce the Canadian debut of the Hello Kitty eyewear collection, launchedJune 1, 2012. The most recognizable Japanese character in the world, Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by the Sanrio group and has become a global sensation seen on everything from handbags to telephones.

Featuring 18 retro-inspired designs and with extensive use of tone-on-tone acetate colour combinations, Hello Kitty eyewear is anything but ordinary. With exciting rich purples, dark plums and vibrant peaches, the use of unique coloured crystal acetates makes this line perfect for today’s kids who want to make a statement.

The models demonstrate truly original temple designs and have beautifully crafted metal inserts. The results are gorgeous grownup-looking frames that perfectly fit children’s smaller faces.

WestGroupe Goes Green with Levi’s Eco-Friendly Line

With today’s consumers focused on environmentally friendly products, eco-friendly eyewear is a natural progression. Launching with three acetate models, the Levi’s Eco Eyewear collection is constructed from over 95 percent recycled materials.

The look is modern retro with a mixture of shapes and colours. The centerpiece of the collection is the LS 606E, a retro-inspired, modified round shape with a key hole bridge. Available in tortoise, black crystal and crystal, this model is perfect for the eco-conscious hipster.

In addition to the use of recycled material for the frames, the Levi’s Eco Eyewear line also is committed to using recycled material for all its packaging.

Harley-Davidson Wild Child Eyewear for Wise Kids

Viva International Group introduces five new ophthalmic styles for boys from the Harley-Davidson^® Wild Child eyewear summer 2012 collection. The new line captures the riveting lifestyle of the Harley-Davidson brand with unique temple treatments featuring fun motorcycle-inspired design elements. Designed to accommodate a wide range of face shapes, each style is perfect for today’s tween on the go.

Triple-layered colorizations highlight the innovatively designed temples of models HD 407 and HD 408, while the extreme temple designs of models HD 433, HD 434 and HD 435 adds a creative spin to the fun eyewear options available for tweens. Bold angular-shaped plastic temple tips feature the Harley-Davidson Bar and Shield logo on the inside right tip, while the sleek design of the metal temples is branded with the Harley-Davidson name imprinted on the outside left temple. Model HD 433 features a semi-rimless metal front, model HD 434 presents full-rimmed oval shape metal front and model HD 435 features a full-rimmed rectangle shape metal front.

All five models from the new collection offer spring hinges for extra comfort and a secure fit.

Kaenon Moves Beyond Polarization

Kaenon, the Californian-based lifestyle eyewear brand, presents its first product line extension, the Kaenon Optical frame collection. As part of the brand’s year-long, 10^th anniversary celebration, the line launches with four new prescription-ready styles, available through Kaenon’s authorized retail network.

“Optical frames were the next natural step for Kaenon,” says Steve Rosenberg, co-founder and CEO.  “We’ve been innovators in the optical space the past 10 years, where we have built a successful and loyal customer following with our prescription SR-91™ polarized sunglasses, all within a strong optical account base.”

Launching with two 4-base and two 6-base styles, each design and hand-painted colour is inspired by our authenticCalifornialifestyle, resulting in an eyewear collection infused with comfort and style.

“The void we identified, and intend to fill, is for lightweight, durable and well-styled optical frames that can be worn all day, fitting seamlessly within our active lifestyles. By utilizing advanced materials and frame-making techniques, and having fun with colour and texture, our first optical collection embodies the quintessentialCalifornialifestyle, where work and play constantly intermingle,” saysRosenberg.

Each of these four unisex frame styles are available in six beautifully hand-painted colours, including rich tortoise, coloured fades, and beach glass-inspired matte finishes that offer textured subtle colours.

Each frame is specially crafted inItalyfrom Swiss-made TR-90 that provides exceptional durability and an adjustment-free lifespan. To increase longevity and comfort, custom-engineered precision hinges were developed to offer smooth hinge action and stability.

New Glacée Glasses

Plan B eyewear is excited to announce the launch of its new collection, Glacée.  Glacée features modern, sophisticated and fashion-forward frames for women of all ages. The line offers a range of frame styles, in both handmade acetate and ultra cool metals, that promise to be like nothing you have ever seen; each with a unique, artistic quality.

“We wanted to create a collection that had a curatorial feel to it – something that showcased the kinds of designs that blend classicHollywoodwith modern street styles,” said C.E.O.Paul Storace. He continues, “These are the kind of frames that women want to be noticed in. It’s not about frames that just compliment her features; these are frames that showcase the face of the woman wearing them. People are going to stop her and tell her how amazing her glasses look –we think that’s going to feel really great.”

The new Glacée line is a bold new look from plan B. The high quality craftsmanship and superior material technologies that the brands are known for are evident in this bright, bold collection.  The line is designed to fit women of all ages who want to look modern, confident and sophisticated

The launch of Glacée took place in July 2012 and featured 16 amazing original designs in a fresh new colour palette.