Etnia Barcelona ophthalmics, we had a big refresh and it all sold! Randolph suns, we have a lot of pilots for patients. — Mitch P., Victoria, MN
Vintage intrigue is paired with a distinct rectangular shape for the handsome Fairbanks from Lafont. Designed and made in France, this masculine style comes in four colors, Blue 3135 shown. MSRP: $450
GÖTTI and GAZAL both blew it out of the water. Götti for stark minimalism and Gazal for conservative funk. Have to also mention Lafont Fairbanks … I can’t keep this in stock! — Tamara W., Austin, TX
Top-selling vision brands in December
Eyeglasses
Ray-Ban (7), Etnia Barcelona (5), Tom Ford (5), LA Eyeworks (3), Dolabany (2), Garrett Leight (2), Gucci (2), Lindberg (2), Orgreen (2), OVVO (2), Raen (2), Silhouette (2)
Sunglasses
Maui Jim (14), Ray-Ban (12), Oakley (7), American Optical (2), Costa (2), Gucci (2), Mr. Leight (2), Revo (2)
*These are brands mentioned by multiple Brain Squad members when asked what sold well in December. Join at invisionmag.com/brainsquad.
- Adidas sport optical frames killed it. In sun, REVO for men and Guess for women. — Frances Ann L., Valdosta, GA
- Pepe Jeans, customers love a clip-on comes with the frame. — Julie U., Jupiter, FL
- Nike opticals, its great price point and that it’s local. — Lisa S., Vancouver, WA
- Prada frames surged this December! In sun, the Oakley Flak Jacket. — Angel M., Cynthiana, KY
- Modo opticals. — Mason C., Ozark, AL
- Tom Ford again was our top seller; the 5812 in any color is a constant. — Ann-Marie W., Lewis Center, OH
- We are loving the Ørgreen Holy Grail and Day Clubbing. They fly out the door before we can even get them into inventory. And yeah, I got myself that Holy Grail while I’m at it. — Nikki G., Oakdale, MN
- Raen St. Malo II, a zyl with a large round shape; the Vernon Gantry Jeremy, a zyl with a large round shape. They both had similar lens shapes with several color options. — Sonja F., Austin, TX
- Ray-Ban Hawkeye. This is the Hawkeye state, plus it’s a nice frame. — Shannon C., Fort Dodge, IA
- Red Paris opticals. — Patti R., North Andover, MA
- Lots of sparkling Tura, colorful New Millennium, and Vera Wang all sold well in ophthalmic. In sun, Maui Jim. We sold 13 pairs which was a record for us. — Kim H., New Ulm, MN
- In optical, Dolabany, Roger EYEWEAR, Penguin, and Paradigm. In sun, Costa. — Diana B. Austin, TX
- KLiiK glasses, colorful and has some petite styles. — Joanne L., Easton, PA
- Garrett LEIGHT Boon in ophthalmic, and Garrett Leight and MR. LEIGHT in suns. — Sohini P., Orlando, FL
- Tom Davies and Catch London opticals; AMERICAN OPTICAL suns. — Chris C., Oskaloosa, IA
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