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Men’s eyewear is infused with more on-trend style than ever before. The key look for hommes? Classics with an edge. Which are repped by everything from amped-up aviators in two-tone metal and thick, statement acetate to optical silhouettes punctuate

By: Jurgen Reisch
Eyecare Business August 1, 2018

Model Photography by Jurgen Reisch > Still Life Photography by David Kressler

Styled + Directed by Erinn Morgan > Art Direction by William Pfaff

Still Life Shots Styled by Kerri Ann Raimo > Fitting Optician: Rhea Aldridge of Gogosha Optique

Hair + Makeup by Prisca Wille > Model: Corey Scott/Photogenics

DEFINING DETAIL The CALVIN KLEIN CK18106 from Marchon is a modernized aviator in a matte silver thin metal punctuated with a navy blue floating brow bar.
DEFINING DETAIL The CALVIN KLEIN CK18106 from Marchon is a modernized aviator in a matte silver thin metal punctuated with a navy blue floating brow bar.
RACE READY The Moncler ML 5033 from Marcolin is a cutting-edge aviator in tortoise acetate amped up with a filled-in keyhole bridge and an on-trend thicker silhouette.
RACE READY The Moncler ML 5033 from Marcolin is a cutting-edge aviator in tortoise acetate amped up with a filled-in keyhole bridge and an on-trend thicker silhouette.
BREAK THE MOLD Cole Haan style CH6065 from Altair Eyewear features ultra-thin Ti-Flex temples for flexibility, agility, and comfort. The modern navigator sunglass hails from the new GRAND ØS, which realigns Cole Haan’s Zerøgrand and Studiøgrand into one inclusive, innovative collection. Evatik style E-9172 from WestGroupe features a unique horn-patterned acetate that has a woodgrain finish on the top and a high-gloss finish on the bottom.
BREAK THE MOLD Cole Haan style CH6065 from Altair Eyewear features ultra-thin Ti-Flex temples for flexibility, agility, and comfort. The modern navigator sunglass hails from the new GRAND ØS, which realigns Cole Haan’s Zerøgrand and Studiøgrand into one inclusive, innovative collection. Evatik style E-9172 from WestGroupe features a unique horn-patterned acetate that has a woodgrain finish on the top and a high-gloss finish on the bottom.
DOUBLE DOWN The Carrera 168/V from Safilo features a classic double-bar silhouette in black acetate with gold Tank hinges and a small metal plaque with hand-applied enamel on the brow bar.
DOUBLE DOWN The Carrera 168/V from Safilo features a classic double-bar silhouette in black acetate with gold Tank hinges and a small metal plaque with hand-applied enamel on the brow bar.
LEVEL UP (From top) Esquire style EQ1557 from New York Eye in the in-demand Birch colorway features front and temple rivets and a durable five-barrel spring hinge. Reebok style R9004 from FGX International in TR-90 appeals to men on the move with a matching polarized sport clip-on. Badgley Mischka style Derham from The McGee Group is a titanium-acetate combination style in a sophisticated squared silhouette. Dolabany Eyewear style Babylon captures the retro trend with a thick-rimmed frame in premium Italian zyl, featuring rivets, a keyhole bridge, and multi-barrel hinges.
LEVEL UP (From top) Esquire style EQ1557 from New York Eye in the in-demand Birch colorway features front and temple rivets and a durable five-barrel spring hinge. Reebok style R9004 from FGX International in TR-90 appeals to men on the move with a matching polarized sport clip-on. Badgley Mischka style Derham from The McGee Group is a titanium-acetate combination style in a sophisticated squared silhouette. Dolabany Eyewear style Babylon captures the retro trend with a thick-rimmed frame in premium Italian zyl, featuring rivets, a keyhole bridge, and multi-barrel hinges.
LENS ENVY The Police Highway Two 5 from De Rigo REM puts the onus on the lens inside with an on-trend tinted and mirrored look.
LENS ENVY The Police Highway Two 5 from De Rigo REM puts the onus on the lens inside with an on-trend tinted and mirrored look.

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