A client purchased the Full Moon by Anna Karin Karlsson in both gold and white gold. We put an amber tinted lens with amber Transitions in the yellow gold frame to make it “sun coded” and a purple tinted lens with amethyst Transitions in the white gold frame to make it “moon coded.” They both look gorgeous and Cherry Optical did amazing getting the color just right. Recently, a father of the bride purchased the Merano by Leisure Society in black/18k gold. He hadn’t planned on spending a lot on sunglasses but when he put them on he knew they were special and something he could wear for the rest of his life to remember his daughter’s wedding. — Elena J., Nashua, NH
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The Garrett Leight Boon in all colors, it’s classic. The Ørgreen Holy Grail, I wear it in gold, and the look inspires so many. — Jennifer S., New Canaan, CT
Top-selling vision brands in July
Eyeglasses
Ray-Ban (5), Tom Ford (5), Etnia Barcelona (4), Lindberg (4), Lafont (3), Ørgreen (3), Coco Song (2), MODO (2), Oakley (2), Scott Harris (2), Silhouette (2)
Sunglasses
Maui Jim (15), Ray-Ban (10), Oakley (6), Costa (3), Wiley X (2)
*These are brands mentioned by multiple Brain Squad members when asked what sold well in July. Join at invisionmag.com/brainsquad.
- Outspoken glasses and FYSH suns. Candace Ingham, Full Scope EyeCare, Ortonville, MI
Dolabany. It is a local company, and I like supporting local businesses. — Pauline B., Miami, FL
- Silhouette, people appreciate the light weight and ability to customize. Lafont has been moving too! Fun designs, colors, and shapes. It’s a “Why not?” mentality from patients (and us!). — Marcia E., Dublin, OH
- In optical, Tom Ford and Dolce&Gabbana. — Chris D., Tampa Bay, FL
- We sold a lot of Steel and Tate because we did a trunk show. We’ve always done well with Champion sunglasses. I think because they’re very different and we have a lot to choose from. — Savanna K., Toledo, OH
- Vivid Eyewear and Gucci suns. — Ben T., Miami, FL
- Say-Oh! glasses. — Kevin C., Glenview, IL
- Blackfin and Moscot glasses, Tom Davies suns. — Jordan F., Baltimore, MD
- The OVVO 6049 in every color. In sun, Maui Jim Kiopa’a in pink has been such a hit for summer! — Stephanie P., Mount Vernon, OH
- Lindberg is always our top seller and this July Tarian took the number two spot! It offers innovative French design with bold, wearable looks. Love, love, love! Dita tops our sunglass sales again. — Joni S., Iowa City, IA
- Cote d’Azur and Morel glasses. Rip Curl sunglasses. — Deb J., Bismarck, ND
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