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MARCHON PRESENTS SALVATORE FERRAGAMO EYEWEAR COLLECTION

Amy Spiezio

Continuing a rich history of artistry, Salvatore Ferragamo will celebrate its Resort 2012 Collection at the Louvre museum in Paris, where Ferragamo is sponsoring the exhibition “Saint Anne, Leonardo Da Vinci's Ultimate Masterpiece.” The designer's appreciation for beauty flows through fashion collections ranging from sport to formal, with accessories that run the fashion gamut.

The latest collection of eyewear and sunwear from Marchon is no exception. Select iconic Ferragamo details are found throughout the accessories collections, with inspirations that include the iron gate of the company's headquarters, Palazzo Spini Feroni in Florence, Italy.

Styles feature metal and acetate zyl options with enamel details and leather temple tip wraps on some models.

The collection for women includes ophthalmic frames and sunglasses. In addition, each frame comes with a case and a logo cleaning cloth. P.O.P. options include a mirror, a logo plaque, and one- or three-piece displays.

INFO: 877-467-3639, marchon.com

HISTORIC SUN

MOREL UNVEILS MARIUS MOREL 1880 SUN COLLECTION Marius Morel 1880, the classic grouping from Morel, has added a sun collection to the lineup. The new option is a collaboration of Morel frame manufacturing and Zeiss optics lens technology. In 1880, Marius Morel created his first collection of spectacles in the heart of the Jura, the birthplace of French eyewear, company representatives note. Last year, the firm tapped into the rich legacy with the Marius Morel 1880 collection. The Marius Morel 1880 line delivers quality sunglass frames as well as high-end lenses. Combining eyewear tradition and sun protection, the frames are reminiscent of early Morel designs, but have been updated in terms of volume and details to meet the needs of today's fashion- and technology-conscious consumer. A total of 12 models are offered in this collection, developed for men and women who are looking for authentic, comfortable, and long-lasting sunglasses. The grouping includes the Samson and Séverin metal concepts as well as the hand-crafted acetate models—Symphorien, Sybille, Séraphin, and Solène—each with classical design integrity and comfort-focused details. INFO: 800-526-8838, morel-eyewearusa.com

Eyewear To Go

REM LAUNCHES TUMI EYEWEAR COLLECTION

For 30 years, Tumi has been the luggage of choice for savvy road warriors looking for durable gear with style and a healthy dose of luxury. Whether for business or pleasure, local or long distance, Tumi blends innovation and style for great performance.

The selection is expanding this year with the addition of the Tumi Eyewear collection by REM Eyewear. The line rolls out with ophthalmic and sunglass options, including 17 Rx models as well as 18 sunglasses styles.

Designed for men and women in their prime, the optical choices are constructed in metals and plastics with polarized sun options available. In addition, the sunglasses are offered with an alternate fit option to suit a wide variety of wearers.

Point-of-purchase materials include a logo plaque, an 8.85 x 2.29 window decal, a 10-piece display, a 30x40 fabric banner, and a 9.5 x 12.5 picture frame with double-sided image.

INFO: 800-423-3023, remeyewear.com

FRESH AND CLASSIC

L'AMY DEBUTS NICOLE MILLER EYEWEAR Meeting the fashion needs of savvy but classically directed women from the office to the bridal column, Nicole Miller has been offering fashions to Hollywood clientele as well as pink-collar workers since the 1980s. Educated in the U.S. and France, Miller brings a classic and sophisticated design sentiment to the table. A designer with a modern, ageless aesthetic, Miller's fashion silhouettes are artfully draped to achieve a unique body consciousness. Her signature is feminine, sexy, and refined. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences including cinema, contemporary art, mid-century architecture, and exotic cultures, she is known for elements of whimsy and surprise in her designs. The latest from Miller is a new ophthalmic eyewear and sunwear collection from L'Amy. The eyewear collection consists of 34 ophthalmic and sun styles in metal, acetate, and combination looks under the Nicole Miller, Nicole by Nicole Miller, and Nicole Miller New York brands. “I have always been attracted to L'Amy's quality and reputation,” says Miller. “Their attention to detail is incredible, as is their ability to capture a brand's ethos. I can't wait to share my new eyewear with my customers.” Stephen Rappoport, president of L'Amy America, says, “We are very pleased to partner with such an iconic American designer as Nicole Miller. We will bring to the global market an outstanding feminine collection focusing on beautiful design and a high level of quality with wonderful detail that fits with the DNA of the Nicole Miller brand to the consumer throughout the world.” INFO: 800-243-6350, lamyamerica.com