Spring styles hit the boards and though patients are still price conscious, their desire for bold and colorful frames are on the rise.
Some independent brands had a strong showing with renewed interest from patients and customers after the holiday lull.
The end of the year meant a lot of cleaning house and brands across the board benefited from some sale excitement.
Two distinct trends emerge: Customers gravitating toward more affordable frames or luxury. There seemed to be very little in between.
Sunwear sales reached their apex.
Back-to-school season has started!
Sunwear sales are on the rise for summer.
De Rigo REM FURLA line has been very good for us, especially the Amber VU497ON. David Saxton, Kern Optical, Gulfport, MS The Amber (VU 4970N) acetate frame...
Etnia Barcelona really stepped it up in their latest collection. Lots of color, trendy lines with great lens technology. People have been flocking to it lately. Shane...
The BARTON PERREIRA Norton flew off our shelves in all colors, classic shape and great color selection. Larah Alami, OD, Hudson River Eye Care, Tarrytown, NY The Norton from...
The KREWE Calhoun in the color Plume. Everyone loves this spotted frame. Leah Johnson, Central Texas Eye Center, San Marcos, TX The Calhoun’s petite, rounded silhouette is...
Q Vision’s LOUISLUSO rounds! Candy Crone, Wayne Optical, York, PA All LOUISLUSO frames are made with Ultem and the LC9022, part of the London Collection, is available in four...
Even in sunny SoCal the winter months are slower for sunglass sales. That said, the BVLGARI 0BV8170 still draws the ladies in. It is a classic,...
More of our clients are looking for custom eyewear, they want choices in color and sizes. Lindberg Air Titanium makes it easy to offer this! Leah...
Vernon Gantry, a line out of Long Island City designed by ODs to be sold as affordable packages to compete with Warby Parker. Amazing quality. Larah...
The MIU MIU MU 05PV in Light Havana. Help your patients leave their comfort zone with this one. William Chancellor, Eye Can See Eyewear, Mcdonough, GA Hot Brands Top-selling...
Prodesign has done very well for us lately. Jesse Ellis, Claris Vision Dartmouth – Optical, North Dartmouth, MA Hot Brands Top-selling vision brands in August* Eyeglasses Ray-Ban...
(PICTURED ABOVE) The polarized Gant GA7080 from Marcolin features a subtle metal detail in a diamond embossed pattern and a soft rectangle shape. MSRP: $172 We cannot...
(PICTURED ABOVE) The VL1605, also known as Romy, is Vuarnet’s most glamorous model to date. It was inspired by actress Romy Schneider, who wore the Vuarnet 02 in...
Handcrafted in Berlin, the Sesi from the Mykita Lite collection is an ultra-light stainless steel and slender acetetae square-shaped optical frame in seven colors. MSRP: $519 The Sesi...
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