FRAME INTRODUCTIONS

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The latest in frame line extensions

EYE HEART MJ

Marc by Marc Jacobs has created a new special-edition pair of sunglasses for Valentine’s Day. Produced by Safilo, it features a black acetate, squared shape inspired by the ’80s with red hearts printed all over the frame and highlighted by a red metal core wire on the temples. The sunglasses (style MMJ 361/N/S) come with dedicated packaging featuring the same heart print pattern on the pouch.

INFO: safilo.com

RIDE TO VIVA

Viva International Group introduces new carbon fiber styles for men from the Harley-Davidson Eyewear Spring 2014 optical collection. Inspired by the Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle family, these styles feature carbon fiber temples paired with temple tips in contrasting colors and a metal plaque featuring the Harley-Davidson Bar logo. The flat metal fronts are crafted in stainless steel and available in black, gunmetal, and brown in rectangle variations.

INFO: vivagroup.com

WESTGROUPE

Evatik’s E-9089 | 55/17-145 | Acetate | Olive Brown, Burgundy Gray, Brown Blue | Men | INFO:855-455-0042, evatik.com; for western U.S., 866-604-5700

OVVO OPTICS

Model Entwine | 62/18-130 | Composite of Surgical Steel and Titanium | Women | Black, White | INFO:855-393-6886, ovvooptics.com

TURA

Ted Baker style B865 | 47/20-145 | Cellulose Acetate | Black, Gray, Emerald Tortoise | Men and Women | INFO:800-242-8872, tura.com

{FRAME INSIGHTS} Giorgio Armani on Garçonne

The new Giorgio Armani Garçonne eyewear grouping from Luxottica (luxottica.com) blends elegance and innovation with refinement and experimentation. Both men’s and women’s eyewear features accents of velvet—a fabric with a sensual touch that has always been a Giorgio Armani favorite—enhanced with gold details. Below, the designer reflects on the Garçonne grouping: “THE WOMAN WHO WEARS THESE GLASSES IS STRONG WILLED AND SOPHISTICATED AND EXUDES A SENSE OF STRENGTH AND ELEGANCE–SHE’S A CONTEMPORARY GARÇONNE.” “For a designer like me, research is a continuous process. I try to innovate without shaking things up, while always maintaining a sense of sophistication. That’s how the idea to create eyewear with velvet-covered frames was born; I love velvet, but I decided to use it in a new way—in a way in which it generally isn’t used. The result is exquisite Made in Italy eyewear that is elegant and tactile, with gold-plated details that accent the plays on contrast.” “I LIKE GLASSES THAT I CONSIDER TO BE THE SIGNATURE OF A STYLE, THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT TO CLOTHING. IN BOTH MY MEN’S AND WOMEN’S COLLECTIONS, I’VE ALWAYS LIKED TO USE THEM TO EMPHASIZE A PARTICULAR IMAGE.” “Eyewear from the Garçonne series is the result of detailed and skillful artisan craftsmanship. It’s an example of a product that is refined, high in quality, and unique, both in terms of the research behind the design as well as the perfection evident in how it is made.”

ALTAIR

Joseph Abboud style JOE4031 | 55/17-135 | Plastic | Blue, Black, Brown | Men | INFO:800-505-5557, altaireyewear.com

PLAN B

Style Ice Cream 8970 | 51/16-135 | Metal | Black/Blue, Brown/Petrol, Brown/Pink | Women | INFO:888-399-7742, planbeyewear.com

REVOLUTION

Robert Graham style Polk | 47/20-145 | Metal with solid mahogany temples | Brushed Pewter, Antique Gold, Black, Brown | Men | INFO:revolutioneyewear.com