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Runway Report

Erinn Morgan

Runway Report

With a brighter summer days and economics on the way, consumers are seeking stylish offerings. This season's top eyewear trends, gleaned from reports by Eyecessorize.com and Luxottica, pair well with summer runway fashions.

■ NATURE-INSPIRED. Pretty petal prints are right on target along with oceans of seafoam green and turquoise. Eyewear follows nature's lead in earthy hues and elements such as bamboo, wood, horn, and leather. Classic tortoise gets updated with blonde tints and flecked highlights.
■ GLITZ & GLAM. Fanciful silhouettes and glamorous fabrications escape the global recession. Everything from dresses to cropped jackets grace the runways in lustrous metallic fabrics. Bold colors, cut-out detailing, and extras touches like feathers raise the style bar. Women's eyewear follows suit with cut-out details, jeweled accents, and gradient and mirrored lenses.
■ THE WILD SIDE. Fashion gets fierce as designers deliver a blend of military and tribal trends. Creative and bold, this style direction includes leather tunics, metallic fabrics, and leather bomber jackets. Eyewear also gets feral with oversized shapes and untamed print and texture accents.
■ THE PAST IS PRESENT. A nod to simpler times, the vintage styles on the runway include everything from stripes and tweeds to whimsical patterns. Retro-inspired men's eyewear is key. Classic round and square shapes in traditional tortoise or black feature dropped or upswept temples, and frames and lenses get modern with bold color touches. EB

THE FRONT ROW

Here's a look at the fresh crop of men's and women's fashion trends for the Summer 2010 season to get you started.

THE NEW NEUTRALITY: Neutral tones such as gray and khaki

PLAYING PEEKABOO: Cut-outs, slits, sheer fabric swatches, and mesh details

PATTERNS & PRINTS: Florals, stripes, polka dots, abstracts, and tie dye

HEAVY METAL: Shimmering shades of copper, gold, and silver

PREP SCHOOL: Academic blazers and knee socks