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SILHOUETTE PRESENTS SPX ART KIDS

Amy Spiezio

Natural Born Charmer

ALAIN MIKLI UNVEILS CHAMAREL COLLECTION For more than 30 years, Alain Mikli has made artful crafted eyewear from cellulose acetate, a natural material made from cotton and wood. The experience with the material over the years has given him a mastery of the material in all of its color and shape possibilities. For his new Chamarel collection, Alain Mikli focuses on a checkered pattern. An iconic look of the brand since 1978, the checkered pattern refers to the logo of the French brand. In the new grouping, Mikli combines squares and colors to create nine exclusive harmonies. The options include all acetate and acetate/metal combination frames in color palettes ranging from Mikli's signature reds and blacks to vibrant oranges and yellow or earthy greens and golds. Shapes update classic looks with fresh takes on sweeping cats-eyes and refined double bridges. INFO: 203-791-0292, mikli.com

With Silhouette's new SPX Art Kids collection, big chunky frames give way to lighter, less interfering styles. “Children don't want to stand out because of their differences, and parents want to see their children as who they are, not what they wear. The new SPX Art Kids Collection allows for both: the rimless style offers enhanced vision while downplaying the appearance of wearing glasses,” company representatives say.

SPX Art Kids rimless eyewear for children is designed to be long-lasting, made of corrosion-resistant, hypoallergenic SPX material, crafted by hand, to for maximum comfort and durability. Because there are no screws or hinges, there is also no need for constant adjustments. And style is another factor. Different from the average child's frame, the hingeless, minimal design of SPX Art Kids is not found in other youth eyewear.

Featuring fun colors like action green and candy pink, the splashes of color enhance the design without overwhelming the small faces. SPX Art Kids is composed of SPX plastic is extremely durable and light. Silhouette's Custom Fit Adjustable nosepads and hingeless temples allow children to play in eyewear that won't slip or fall even during the most active adventures. By simply replacing the lenses as their prescription or face shape changes, Silhouette representatives note, SPX Art Kids can grow with your child.

INFO: 800-223-0180, silhouette.com

Lacy Ladies

Tapping into a hot seasonal style, Okia has released its Lace Collection. Intricate lace texture decorates the temples using the latest HDA Technology to create a photorealistic vintage look. The new Lace Collection balances quality and fashion in sun and ophthalmic styles for women.

INFO: okia.com

Cutting Edge

Etched by Zyloware features bold styling for men and women. “The collection is designed for those who like to stand out in a crowd,” company representatives note. Men's frames feature tattoo-inspired designs including daggers, tribal patterns, and fleur de lis. Women's frames feature fashionable tattoo-inspired art including roses and fleur de lis. Etched fills a niche for those that seek bold eyewear.

INFO: zyloware.com

KARDASHIAN KOOL

Jupi Corp has launched Kardashian Kollection Eyewear in collaboration with Inspecs USA. Targeting young, fashionable and budget-conscious women, the collection provides sunwear and ophthalmic eyewear which will be sold exclusively at Sears Optical, a division of Luxottica Retail.

“It was only natural for eyewear to be the next product launch for the Kardashian Kollection brand. Our designs capture a wider clientele, from those who are simple and structured in style to fashion risk takers. We're very proud and excited for this launch,” says Bruno Schiavi, fashion designer and president of Jupi Corp.

The Kardashian Kollection Eyewear is inspired by Kim's, Kourtney's, and Khloé's unique individual styles, ranging from vintage boho to high glam. The optical collection consists of five styles in nine colors. Details include studded temples, tortoise, and leopard prints in retro-inspired acetate. Five Rx-ready sunglasses in 11 color options feature cat-eyes and aviators with pearlescent temples and animal prints.

INFO: searsoptical.com/kardashian