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Category Archives: Eyewear
WWD: Fashion Scoop: Privacy and More
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WWD: Oliver Peoples Goes Classic
Eyewear firm Oliver Peoples has dipped into its archives to relaunch a trio of classic styles. The frames include the first introduced by the company at its founding in 1986, featuring filigreed antique metal temple detailing. Another style has contrasting tortoiseshell colors. The third is the spherical O’Malley style. The three styles are priced from … Continue reading »
WWD: Accessories Council Excellence Awards Preview
The recipients of the 2010 Accessories Council Excellence Awards, who will be honored tonight in Manhattan, are industry leaders who share powers of creativity, innovation and commitment. Alber Elbaz, Designer of the Year Alber Elbaz has designed for Geoffrey Beene, Guy Laroche, Yves Saint Laurent and Krizia. But his work as creative director of Lanvin … Continue reading »
WWD: Kate Moss Poses for Vogue Eyewear
KATE’S NEW GIG: Whether it be a result of a hard-partying lifestyle, or just a style staple, Kate Moss never seems to leave her posh digs without sizable sunglasses. Call it a mix of business and pleasure, then, that the model has signed on to be the newest face for Vogue Eyewear. The ads were … Continue reading »
WWD: Cheap Accessories
A new accessories customer has emerged, molded by the recession, fast fashion and Internet shopping. As a result, there is renewed focus by brands on costume jewelry, as well as lower-price handbags, eyewear and other products. Accessories vendors and retailers attending the New York trade shows this month said conditions had compelled them to target … Continue reading »
WWD: A Golden Era for Sunglasses
Thanks to a heavy celebrity showing and the lure of limited edition luxury, gold-lensed sunglasses are shining brightly. Continue reading »
WWD: Ray-Ban and Iggy Pop Rock Williamsburg
Celebrities ventured into Brooklyn on Wednesday night as Ray-Ban threw a rock ’n’ roll extravaganza at the Music Hall of Williamsburg to promote new looks for its Aviator eyewear. By the time Iggy & the Stooges hit the stage, the crowd barely fit into the space, which was lined with oversize metal trunks displaying decorated … Continue reading »
WWD: Ray-Ban to Relaunch Aviator Eyewear
Ray-Ban is creating six new looks for its iconic Aviator eyewear. “The goal is to establish once again the edginess of the brand, and continue a constant dialogue with our consumers,” said Sara Beneventi, global brand manager for Ray-Ban. “Lifestyle trends continue to take [inspiration] from old looks [and] 2010, more than ever, is the … Continue reading »