frame introductions
Amy Spiezio
1 VIVA INTERNATIONAL GROUP
MODEL: Candie's Girl Eyewear style C Nicolete
Material: Acetate
Size: 44/16-130
COLORS: Brown, black
MARKET: Girls
INFO: 800-345-VIVA(8482), www.vivagroup.com
2 EASTERN STATES EYEWEAR
MODEL: Thierry Mugler Eyewear style 3826
MATERIAL: Monel
SIZE: 51/18-135
COLORS: Gold-pearl, brown-marble
MARKET: Women
INFO: 800-645-3710, www.eseyewear.com
3 LBI
MODEL: Geek Eyewear style Geek 706
MATERIAL: Plastic
SIZE: 52/20-135
COLORS: Blue, black, autumn, and havana
MARKET: Men
INFO: 800-423-5175, www.lbi.com
4 In Xcess
Wiley X's new Skeet Reese Signature Xcess sunglasses feature eye-catching styling, advanced Filter 8 polarized lens technology, and the same shatterproof High Velocity Protection (HVP) used in the eyewear the company provides to U.S. armed forces on the battlefield.
“When I put on my new Xcess glasses and hit the lake, fish can swim, but they can't hide,” said Reese, 2009 Bassmaster Classic champion and winner of more than $2.1 million in career earnings. “The unique combination of Polarized Amber lenses with an Emerald Mirror finish has played an important role in every event this season. These glasses help me clearly see irregularities in the bottom, under-water vegetation and fish as they cruise along the shoreline. The more fish and fish-holding structure you can identify, the more fish you're going to catch in any body of water. It's also important for me to look good on the victory stand, which is another reason I love the new Xcess,” he adds.
Wiley X's new Xcess wrap-around frame style provides full facial coverage with 100 percent polarization and ANSI Z87.1-2003 certification. This design features a gloss-black frame, metallic temple accents with a “riveted” appearance, and WX logos in Reese's trademark yellow color. A yellow and white Skeet Reese signature/angler logo is on the inside temple.
INFO: 800-776-7842; www.wileyx.com
5 OGI RELAUNCHES
Launched in 1997, Ogi Eyewear has built its brand by crafting high quality, on-trend frames with an emphasis on affordability. Now Ogi Eyewear is moving forward and becoming a luxury bridge brand. To allow practitioners the ability to segment the collection into the categories best suited for their offices, the collection is being launched in three distinct categories: Ogi Heritage, Ogi Evolution, and Ogi Innovation.
The Heritage Collection embodies Ogi's beginning: small, colorful frames with a fresh, contemporary flair.
The Evolution Collection adds an element of distinction, appealing to a larger audience by introducing a wider range of sizes for added versatility.
The Innovation Collection represents Ogi's most elite models and boasts the most fashion-forward additions to the Ogi collection.
“The initial launch of the resegmentation of Ogi Eyewear has been very successful in North America. It enables us to deliver a clear message to the three Os about who we are and the niches that our products fill. The three new segments of Ogi Eyewear will promote our expansion," says Joe Tallier, vice president of global sales.
INFO: 888-560-1060, www.ogi.com
6 In Print
Fysh UK Eyewear by Wescan's new summer collection encompasses tribal, psychedelic, and geometric prints, strong trends taken right from the runway. Available in stainless steel and combination materials, the collection includes full-rim and semi-rimless models that will work as a strong accessory in summer wardrobes and transition nicely into the fall. Creatively patterned psychedelic temple designs and rich color combinations such as brown, yellow, and orange or blue, rose, and black make this season's Fysh styles an eclectic accessory with a wide appeal.
INFO: 800-361-6220, www.fyshuk.com
7 MCGEE GROUP
MODELS: XOXO Big City collection styles Tease (shown) and Fierce
MATERIALS: Metals and plastics
SIZES: Fierce: 50/16-135, Tease: 53-16-135
COLORS: Demi and black (Fierce); Brown and rose (Tease)
MARKETS: Girls and women
INFO: 800-966-2020, www.mcgeegroup.com