Eye Spy: Sunglasses Trendspotting for 2015

March 19th, 2015 by firmoo No comments »

Everyone’s coolest accessory just keeps getting better. Let’s look to see what’s on the horizon (with our shades on, of course) for sunglasses trends in 2015.

According to the experts, there are a few fun new looks to watch for. Clodagh Norton, co-founder of the eyewear review source Eyestylist.com, walks us through four of the latest trends below.

Rounded Elegance: Curvy, bubbly shapes are in again. Frames echo 1960s and 1970s styles.

Men’s ChoicesDior’s 0196S glasses ($367) feature silver mirrored lenses and frames made from blue acetate, crystal acetate and lacquered metal. And Vinson ($980) from Leisure Society have leather blinders at the sides to maximize eye protection from all angles.

DIOR 0196S Glasses. Photo: Christian Dior

Dior’s 0196S Glasses. Photo: Christian Dior

Vinson by Leisure Society. Photo: Leisure Society

Vinson by Leisure Society. Photo: Leisure Society

Women’s Choice: Studded with Swarovski crystals, A-Morir’s Piaf glasses ($280) pay homage to France’s most notable diva, Edith Piaf.

Piaf by A-Morir. Photo: A-Morir

Piaf by A-Morir. Photo: A-Morir

Funky Statement-Makers: Out-of-the-ordinary designs and detailing, from pavé stones to cat eye frames, are making a splash. Playful patterns like confetti, sparkle, and marble are having a moment,” adds Julia Gogosha, of Gogosha Optique.

Men’s Choice: Prada’s Cinema SPR11QS sunglasses ($207) are bold, geometric and playfully patterned.

Prada's SPR11QS Glasses. Photo: Prada

Prada’s Cinema Glasses. Photo: Prada

Women’s ChoiceDita’s Hurricane cateye glasses ($375) are edgy—literallyin the most sophisticated way.

Hurricane Sungalsses by Dita. Photo: Dita

Hurricane Sungalsses by Dita. Photo: Dita

Natural LuxeThe sunglasses we are seeing are more and more elegant and beautifully finished, with a modern edge,” Norton explains. Designers are using high-end metals and natural materials like horn, leather and wood.

Men’s Choices: Gucci’s Gold Plated Aviators with Bamboo ($1,195) feature 24 karat gold mirrored lenses, a gold plated frame and bamboo detailing. For a less glitzy option, Eric’s Own glasses ($380) by Christian Roth feature a brown flannel pattern and red detailing to achieve a look of natural refinement.

Gold-Plated Bamboo Aviators by Gucci. Photo: Gucci

Gold-Plated Bamboo Aviators by Gucci. Photo: Gucci

Eric’s Own by Christian Roth. Photo: Christian Roth

Women’s Choice: Anna-Karin Karlsson’s 2015 collection includes The Lioness ($990), with a centerpiece design in 24-karat gold plated acetate. That’s something to roar about.

The Lioness by Anna Karin Karlsson. Photo: Anna Karin Karlsson

The Lioness by Anna-Karin Karlsson. Photo: Anna-Karin Karlsson

Mirrored and Colored Lenses: Silver gold, or colored, mirror lenses are in.Look for colors ranging from jewel-tone greens, blues, and purples to vivid reds and even neons to pop next year,” Gogosha says.

Men’s Choice: The refreshing blues RVS‘s 2015 Morro glasses ($425) are beautifully bold.

BLAH by RVS. Photo: RVS Hand Made Eyewear

Morro by RVS. Photo: RVS Hand Made Eyewear

Women’s Choice: From haute couture designers Khaleda Rajab and Fahad Almarzouq, these cat-eye tortoises ($389) walk the line between glasses and mask.

Oversized Tortoise Cateye Sunglasses by Khaleda Rajab & Fahad Almarzouq. Photo: Khaleda Rajab & Fahad Almarzouq

Oversized Tortoise Cateye Sunglasses by Khaleda Rajab & Fahad Almarzouq. Photo: Khaleda Rajab & Fahad Almarzouq

Transparent Choice: These unisex Cabrillo glasses ($280) from Oliver Peoples have such light lenses that the wearer’s eyes shine through. According to Norton, we can expect to see more of this look in coming months.

Cabrillo by Oliver Peoples. Photo: Oliver Peoples

Cabrillo by Oliver Peoples. Photo: Oliver Peoples

Limited Editions:

Photo: Imgur

Photo: Imgur

Web giant Imgur and sunglasses designer Westward Leaning collaborated on this pair of limited edition unisex glasses ($180, available from December 9 through the end of January) that not only protects your eyes from the sun, but also from the glare of your computer screen.

Mosaico Glasses by Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

Mosaico Glasses by Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana’s limited edition Moasico collection involves an extremely intricate process of hand-placing floral tiles of freshly spun Murano glass into the frames.

Translated from http://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelhennessey/2014/12/04/sunglasses-glasses-designer-eyewear-trends-2015/

GRAMMYS FASHION: WE HEART THESE GUYS’ GLASSES

March 19th, 2015 by firmoo No comments »
Musicians including Mayer, Brown and Ryan Adams wore the coolest frames of the night.
Grammys Fashion: We Heart These Guys' Glasses
Grammys Fashion: We Heart These Guys’ Glasses
FEBRUARY 8, 2015 KATHRYN ROMEYN

This awards season has seen some great spectacle moments thus far (seeLupita Nyong’o and Robert Downey Jr. at the Golden Globes). And Sunday’sGrammy Awards followed suit.

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Notorious playboy John Mayer nailed the nerdy-sexy thing with his roundish brown frames, paired with a handsome slim tuxedo. Madonna’s escort and collaborator Diplo also rocked eyeglasses, though his were more in the vein of Buddy Holly.

As for shades, nominee and major accessorizer Chris Brown kept it really cool in gold vintage Cartier sunglasses that gave off a major John Lennon vibe. Ne-Yo worked the carpetin a Marc Jacobs suit and sunglasses with a classic black-aviator silhouette. And Ryan Adams tapped into the recent metallic-lens trend by donning flesh-toned Wayfarer-shaped frames with colored, mirrored lenses. So mysterious.

How do i clean my titanium-frame eyeglasses?

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You can use dishwashing soap to clean your glasses. Rinse the lenses in a circular motion and wash the frame gently. Then you can rinse the lenses and frame with tap water. Some people may dip the glasses in the soap water. But that is not a good way to clean the frame. You’d better rinse them rightly after you washed them carefully. Good luck!

Is there a way to get scratches out of plastic sunglass lenses?And if so how?

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There is coating on sunglasses. Maybe you will remove the coating as well. But if a pair of sunglasses can’t block harmful UV rays for your eyes. Why not buy a pair of new sunglasses. There is sunglasses case to store the sunglasses. So your sunglasses won’t get damaged as long as you put them in the case when you don’t need them. This can avoid get some scratches on the lenses and break them by accident.

How I can remove a loctite stain from sunglasses?

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This depends on which kind of material your sunglasses belong to. If the lenses of your sunglasses are made by glass, you can put them in warm water, different material will swell to different extend. So we can use this theory to help remove the loctite. But if the lenses are made by plastics, this way may not work. It will be very hard for you to remove them, and you may need to turn to an optician. And the UV coating may be removed from your lenses too.

My sunglass lenses are cracked. what is the best thing i could do to fix them?

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If your cracks or spiders, you can’t fix the lens anymore. The lens will blur your vision and cause inconveniences to you. Besides, the cracked lens can’t block harmful UV rays, so it is useless. You’d better have the lenses changed or buy a pair of new sunglasses. If you don’t trust the website online, you can take your sunglasses with your to ask for help from a nearby optician. Many big eyeglasses stores can replace sunglasses lenses.

How to keep eyeglass lenses from smearing?

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Why do your eyeglasses be smeared up ten minutes later? What have you done with your eyeglasses? I can wear my eyeglasses for a few hours. I suggest you not to touch your eyeglasses with your dirty hands. Some people just can’t stop rubbing their eyes and touch their glasses with hands, but I think we shouldn’t touch the lenses. If your eyeglasses drop from your nose bridge, you can put them on by hold the frame other than the lenses.

How do I care for my new eyeglasses?

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It is easy to take care of your eyes. First, you shall keep the eyeglasses always clean. You can wash the eyeglasses every day with tap water and dry them with eyeglasses clothes. Second, you shall put the eyeglasses in glasses cases while you needn’t it Third, please not use your T-shirt or clothes to wipe the glasses. Please not put the eyeglasses in place with high temperature.

What is the best way to clean my prescription eyeglasses?

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First, wash the glasses under warm water. In this process, most dirt particles and oil on the surface of the lenses can be removed. But some oil or greasy deposits may still stay on the lenses.Then dunk the glasses in a container filled with warm water and suds from a mild dish soap or mild hand soap. It is encouraged to swish the eyeglasses around in the container. Thirdly, rinse the eyeglasses with tap water. The running tap water will help wash off the soap liquid. Fourthly dry it with damp cloth .Make sure the cloth should be folded and touch both sides of the lens at once. Use the thumb, index and middle finger to move the cloth from left to right in slow motion. Lastly, make sure that no stubborn spots or bits of washing liquid have been left up. Then the glasses can be put back onto the face or into the case.

How do you remove scratches from polarized sunglass lenses?

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There are some methods for repairing these lenses . First you must know what type of lenses you have before attempting to repair.Methods for plastic and glass are different. If it is plastic lens,use a bit of liquid detergent to wash it under warm,running water. Rub it around lightly and rinse away.Then dry it with a soft, lint-free cloth. And then apply a coating of non-abrasive white toothpaste to fill in the scratches.Rub the coating around the lens for several minutes.Finally wash the glasses in warm, running water again and dry tnem with soft, lint-free cloth. If it is glass lens, apply a dry cotton swab with white, non-abrasive toothpaste to rub lightly over the scrarch for twenty seconds.Then wipe off the toothpaste with a clean,dry microfiber cloth.Dampen the other side of the microfiber cloth and use it to wipe down the glass lens until the scratches are gone.