Our best frame has been DEG Prodesign 3179 in the color of 9031. It has an industrial chic appeal and is great for young and more mature women. For suns we have done very well with the Ray Ban Jackie Ohh. The mature woman enjoys feeling some of the prestige of our former First Lady. — Scott Mann, Invision 2020, Christiansburg and Salem, VA
Marchon NYC Eyewear offers diverse styling, high quality materials and designs that range from core classics to current fashion trends all at an affordable price. The M-Powell is a men’s metal frame in a rectangle shape with acetate temple inlays available in four colors — black, brown, gunmetal (shown), and navy — and two sizes. $160
NYC by Marchon‘s M-Powell is a great, easy optical choice for the everyday man. Our selection of Nike suns have been flying off the shelves! — Colby Spivey, Vision Center South, Dothan, AL
- Kate Spade opticals, as always. — Stephanie P., Mount Vernon, OH
Top-selling vision brands in August
Eyeglasses
Bebe (2), Charmant Titanium (2), Kate Spade (2), Marchon NYC (2), Modo (2), Prodesign (2)
Sunglasses
Maui Jim (10), Ray-Ban (4), Anne et Valentin (2), Oakley (2)
*These are brands mentioned by multiple Brain Squad members when asked what sold well in August. Join at invisionmag.com/brainsquad.
- The Frida by Rimmel, a strong female message with unique style lines. — Karen M., Wyoming, MN
- OGI eyeglasses are taking off in our stores. — Cindy H., Chattanooga, TN
- We’ve done well with frames like Vivid and Pepe Jeans; people love that they come with the clip on. — Julie U., Jupiter, FL
- Ella and Maxx, the frames are fun, colorful, with bold shapes and easy to wear styles. — Jennifer Y., Canandaigua, NY
- Michael Ryen glasses thanks to their price point. In sun, we usually do more Maui Jim but this summer I have heard more of our patients comment on pricing. — Lisa S., Vancouver, WA
- In optical, anything super lightweight. For sun, Fysh women’s. — Jennifer L. Dansville, NY
- Reykjavik Eyes did really well with men. Clean designs and super lightweight. For women the funky and colorful designs from Frost eyewear did well. In sun, Anne et Valentin had some very unique designs that were well received. — Jordan F., Baltimore, MD
- Our patients prefer Charmant Titanium to other lightweight frames and love the almost negative feel of their frames. — Chris C., Panama City, FL
- David Beckham glasses. — Kevin C., Glenview, IL
- We added Morel last month and it has been doing fabulous. Wiley X suns did well, our patients love the high wrap and safety features. — Morgan D., Carmi, IL
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