Forget metal, acetate and injectable plastics, frames made
of wood, stone, leather, embedded flora, and a slew of other
alternative materials, will set apart of a number of frame
collections at Vision Expo. Innovative techniques, specialty
handling and artisans working at the peak of their craft are
all to thank for this latest crop of frames and sunglasses
that are as much artwork as eyewear.
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Lucas de Stael
BOOTH: G6062
The brand new Minotaure sunglasses collection from Lucas de Stael features two genuine cow leather finishes — raw and smooth. The two leathers are adhered to the stainless steel frames for a look that is both viscerally primal and slickly modern.
+33 (0) 1 43 55 76 01 | lucasdestael.com
$950
David Green
BOOTH: G5582
Designer David Green’s mission is to bring nature to the cities of the world by incorporating real leaves and reeds in his frames. No two pieces are the same and are as unique as the materials found in nature. With the Rain ophthalmic style he’s made the best part of Autumn — the foliage — available all year round.
+27 (0) 86 111 4852 | greeneyewear.com
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$280
WooDone
BOOTH: G6159
WooDone eyewear is handcrafted by South Tyrolean artisans from a single piece of wood with a lacquer finish. This season, the company introduces three new styles in the Sun collection, one the women’s Bella, featuring soft, feminine lines.
+39 (0) 472 613 612 | woodone.it
$460
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Shwood Eyewear
BOOTH: G5960
The Canby Stone in white slate from Shwood Eyewear would seem downright prehistoric if it weren’t so darn sexy. An aircraft birchwood core is fused with a thin natural stone overlay and finished with polarized optics by Carl Zeiss lenses.
(503) 893-4277 | shwoodshop.com
$350
Exposure to harmful blue light is now known to contribute to eye strain, sleep disruption and vision loss caused by macular degeneration. Handheld mobile devices and energy-efficient light bulbs mean we regularly interact with three main sources: sunlight, electronic screens and fluorescent lighting. The most harmful bands of visible light fall in the 415-455 nanometer blue vviolet color range. Lenses that block this range are gaining acceptance as electronic device use grows, and lens manufacturers have taken note.
Essilor
BOOTH: LP7434
Eyezen+ from Essilor of America.
(800) 542-5668 | essilorusa.com
HOYA
BOOTH: LP7202
Sensity light reactive lenses from HOYA.
(877) 528-1939 | hoyavision.com
EGMA
Eyeonx clearx-shield blue blocker from EGMA.
(972) 488-3462 | egmallc.com
Luzerne Optical
BOOTH: MS6754
TheraBlue from Luzerne Optical.
(800) 233-9637 | luzerneoptical.com
The chicest of people may wear a lot of black, but that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate color. A strategically placed pop of color makes a bold statement and striking combinations, be it brights paired with other brights or vivid hues coupled with more wearable neutrals, are where it’s at in the latest eyewear styles too.
Escada
BOOTH: 5142
The Escada optical frame VES332 is a beautiful acetate piece that delivers fashion-forward color-blocking details thanks to its spring-like raspberry colored brow bar and classic black bottom.
(877) 606-7852 | derigovision.com
$220
Colors in Optics
BOOTHS: 3852 and G5452
The Lights collection by Colors in Optics blends retro styles with exciting color combinations and hue expressions and names all the styles after parts of Brooklyn. The Canarsie (C1035) features a vibrant pink front and oatmeal temples.
(866) 393-3374 | colorsinoptics.com
$185
gx by Gwen Stefani
BOOTH: 4608
Gwen Stefani is a colorful individual; her frame collections would be no different. The gx by Gwen Stefani GX017 from Tura features a statement-making deep shape in a bright teal blue ombré (shown) or raspberry purple combination.
(800) 242-8872 (TURA) | tura.com
$149
Res Rei
BOOTH: G6178
Res Rei means “the thing” in Latin and is a nod to the brand’s Italian heritage. Working only with Italian suppliers and manufacturers, including Mazzucchelli acetate, the Leone sunglasses in blue and purple elevates the concept of what a “thing” can be.
39 (0) 42 241 2246 | resrei.com
$330
Frames that offer minimal panto, little
panoramic angle and flat lenses are on the rise thanks
to advancements in digital lens processing. Feeling fresh and looking fine, flat frames are not only in fashion but have the added boon of guaranteeing a premium lens sale. Metal, plastic, round or rectangle, even the most classic
of shapes looks updated when made completely flat.
Mykita
BOOTH: G6052
At first glance, the perfectly round Madeleine from Mykita / Damir Doma appears to consist of two frames, but a closer look reveals the trompe l’oeil construction made possible by its perfectly flat design. Made of one piece, the frame is folded in half for a result that is distinctive, highlighting two delicate circular lenses hovering over solid round rims.
(973) 669-0063 | mykita.com
$672
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen can always be counted on for setting a trend and super flat eyewear is no different. The AM0001S, also known as the Piercing style, from Kering Eyewear, is a totally flat acetate frame with nylon lenses and a metal bar pierced all the way through the brow capped with spikes.
(844) 790-9165 | alexandermcqueen.com
$430
G-Star Raw
BOOTH: 4652
The G-Star Raw GS600S from Marchon is a strongly masculine, square-shape frame with geometric lines and straight-cut mirror lenses. The two-tone temples, exposed screws and cut-out temple tips are inspired by the industrial spirit of the brand.
(800) 645-1300 | marchon.com
$195
Polaroid
BOOTH: 3548
The Polaroid PLD D200 from Safilo, part of the brand’s newly launched optical collection, is a softly rounded and ultra-lightweight stainless steel frame with a modern design for a fresh, contemporary look. A unisex style with a 2-base front is available in matte black, red, blue and purple.
(800) 631-1188 | safilo.com
$98
Over the past two years, lens finishing technology and equipment has improved enormously. Edgers have become
increasingly intuitive and user-friendly. ECPs who want to control their own costs and separate themselves from online retailers can now offer patients something different with a fast turnaround time. Some of the latest edgers include a milling feature to allow ECPs to offer custom rimless designs. Others are pre-programmed to quickly add Chemistrie magnetic lenses. AIT and Briot’s
edgers even incorporate lensometry into the blocking process by using an innovative Wavefront Power-Mapping technique. Though the price of edgers has remained steady, manufacturers now offer value-added options in more compact models.
AIT Industries
BOOTH: MS7140
WECO E.6 Patternless Edger from AIT Industries.
(800) 729-1959 | aitindustries.com
Price on request
Coburn Technologies
BOOTHS: LP7254 and LP7354
HPE-810 Patternless Edger from Coburn Technologies.
(800) COBURN-1 | coburntechnologies.com
Price on request
MEI System
BOOTH: LP7173
L EzFit from MEI System.
(630) 521-8588 | meisystem.com
$55,000-$75,000
(for standard to advanced version with Shape Finder 2.0)
Essilor Instruments USA
BOOTH: LP7234
Delta2 from Essilor Instruments USA.
(855) 393-4647 | essilorinstrumentsusa.com
Price on request
Briot USA
BOOTH: LP7244
Attitude from Briot USA.
(800) 292-7468 | briotusa.com
Price on request
Santinelli International
BOOTH: LP7420
LE-1200 from Santinelli International.
(800) 644-3343 | santinelli.com
Price on request
Impaired vision can have far more negative implications for children if not corrected when it comes to the how they learn and navigate the world around them. Their vision needs are more specific, and shrunken down versions of adult frames aren’t going to cut it anymore. Glasses that take into account the different faciocranial structure of little ones’ heads and can take the wear and tear they dole out are becoming increasingly appealing to their parents (ahem, your paying customers).
Dilli Dalli
BOOTH: 4520
The Dilli Dalli collection from ClearVision Optical features IntelliFlex hinges, which flex vertically and horizontally. Each style accommodates multi-focal lenses in a frame with a lower bridge and nose pads. The metal Munchkin (shown) offers a silicone Unifit bridge and European cable tips.
(800) 645-3733 | cvoptical.com
$149.97
Kids by Safilo
BOOTH: 3548
Designed for 0-8 year-olds, the Kids by Safilo line offers lightweight, stable styles with a lower bridge and lenses that cover the child’s entire field of vision. Like all styles in the collection, the SA 0003 from Safilo USA, is made from non-toxic, non-allergenic materials and shockproof hinges. Munchkin (shown) offers a silicone Unifit bridge and European cable tips.
(800) 631-1188 | safilo.com
$120
Zoobug
BOOTH: 5342
The Zoobug model ZB 1010, part of the TR90 Ultralight Everyday Range launching at Vision Expo from Mondottica USA, features a lightweight construction in a classic round retro shape. Offered as a unisex style, technical features include adjustable rubber tips and adjustable silicone nose pads with no metal parts. SA 0003 from Safilo USA, is made from non-toxic, non-allergenic materials and shockproof hinges.
(866) 666-3662 | mondotticausa.com
$149
Miraflex
BOOTH: 3309
Miraflex’s signature flexible Italian-made frames have no metal parts and are BPA-free, rubber-free, latex-free and hypoallergenic. They also offer an anatomically designed bridge that eliminates the need for nose pads. The New Baby frame (shown) comes in four sizes.
(866) 647-2359 | miraflexglasses.net
$100
Thanks to an increasing number of options that allow the ECP to customize a frame, every patient
can leave looking like no one else out there. Have you ever looked at a frame and thought “this would be perfect, if only…”
Well, wonder no more. A millimeter here, a flatter bridge there, that style in this color — all of these options can be yours …
and more important, your patients’.
TD Tom Davies
BOOTH: U6205
The TD Tom Davies Made to Order program makes it easy for opticians to customize a frame in five sizes and any TD color for just a small upcharge over the original price of the frame.
+44 (0) 20 8392 0555 | tdtomdavies.com
Price on request
Silhouette
BOOTH: 3646
The Silhouette Shape Kit is a
collaboration with LUXE
Laboratory to offer fashion-forward shapes with Silhouette rimless
chassis to a selected group of
Silhouette customers interested
in reaching new demographics.
(800) 223-0180 | silhouette.com
Price on request
igreen
BOOTH: G5766
Anyone can customize a handmade iGreen frame from Thema Optical. Thirty styles are offered with customers able to select which color and texture they’d like from 500 different options, including shiny or matte, added nose pads and more, and have them in four weeks.
(786) 803-8881 | igreeneyewear.com
Price on request
Sasura
BOOTH: G5879
Sasura takes the popular interchangeable bead jewelry trend and applies it to frames, allowing the wearer to change beads and charms to coordinate with her mood or outfit. Here, model A200-02 from the company’s Lifestyle Collection and a Dream bead in sterling silver, one of the many pairing options.
(855) 922-2547 | audacelunettes.com
$399
includes two sterling silver accent beads, additional beads $40 each
Now your customers can rely on their accessories to set themselves apart. Thanks to the renewed popularity of necklaces, cords and rings that solve that frustrating question, “Where did I put my glasses?!” by securing them very close at hand. But these aren’t your grandmother’s chains: Premium materials, semi-precious and precious stones, and full of tech, frames can now stay put in style.
Croakies
Croakies offers a full range of products and patented designs. The ARC Endless collection features five coated cable colors, an articulating joint that keeps the cable off the neck and collar, four different interchangeable end options, and a compatible Float Kit for on-water security.
(800) 443-8620 | croakies.com
ARC Endless, $14.99 – $16.99
Float Kit (sold separately) $5.99
Turchin
BOOTH: U6216
Turchin Eye Rings are really something special. Handmade in the U.S., the styles adjust in length to suit the wearers’ preferences. New for spring/summer 2016, the Skull style features American braided leather and all sterling silver metal accents with 18K yellow or rose gold overlay. Also available in rhodium, the eyes come in black onyx, diamond and a variety of other gemstone choices.
(305) 778-9559 | turchinjewelry.com
$170 to $800
la loop
BOOTH: U5819
The La LOOP 162P is an updated version of the very first La LOOP, the 001LP, introduced over 15 years ago. The small oval links are made from an ivory color hand-finished Italian acetate resin that resembles animal print. Great for casual weekend wear, at 25 inches long this made in the U.S. style plated in silver, translates
well to a professional setting also.
(877) 505-1500 | laloop.com
$130
Corinne McCormack
BOOTH: 4434
Corinne McCormack has been making jewelry just as long as she has been making eyewear. Though her readers and eyewear collections have taken off, her extensive eyewear chains and rings collection offers ECPs the perfect add-on sale to complement her, or any, eyewear collection. The Cozumel line features a metal chain and large glass beads to keep glasses stylishly within reach.
(212) 561-7504 | corinnemccormack.com
$24
Long, lush eyelashes are what lots of people aspire to, and many will try whatever it takes to achieve them. But, not everyone is blessed when it comes to full, flirty fringe, and aging, illness and environmental factors can also cause their thinning. A touching back story on the RevitaLash brand, Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff developed it in 2006 for his wife whose lashes had become stressed and dry after going through chemotherapy. Additionally, the FDA-approved Latisse as a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis (inadequate or not enough lashes). The health implications notwithstanding, it seems that all sorts of natural remedies and cleansing products for lashes and lids are on the rise for the general public, as well.
Allergan
BOOTH: MS6821
Latisse from Allergan.
(800) 433-8871 | latisse.com
$170-$175 (5ml)
RevitaLash
RevitaLash Advanced, Volumizing Mascara & Volumizing Primer from RevitaLash.
(877) 909- 5274 | revitalash.com
$130 REVITALASH ADVANCED (3.0 ml)
$24 VOLUMIZING MASCARA (7.39 ml)
$24 VOLUMIZING PRIMER (7.39 ml)
We Love Eyes
Tree Eyelid Cleansing Oil from We Love Eyes.
(510) 740-8003 | weloveeyesxo.com
$265 (30 ml)
MediNiche
Lash Advance from MediNiche.
(888) 325-2395 | mediniche.com
$24 (0.21 fl.oz. tube)
Zocular
BOOTH: MS6644
ZocuFoam & ZocuWipe from Zocular.
(844) 962-8527 | zocular.com
$49.95 (50 ml)
$34.95 (20-count)
