Zilli Readies New Eyewear Collection
Specs Inspired by Painters & Chefs
It's been two years in the making, but Zilli is finally releasing its second eyewear collection.
The new lines features 12 new styles: six spectacles and six sunglasses. These designs interpret Zilli's two key concepts: The Famous Painters and The Famous Chefs. These seem like off the wall inspirations, but Zilli says the themes "symbolize the pleasure and hedonism" it holds dea…No Comments
H&M Debuts Fashion Against AIDS Collection at Coachella
Summer Apparel & Accessories for Charity
H&M is preparing to launch its fifth annual Fashion Against AIDS collection, just in time for summer shopping.
The colourful limited edition collection features several items for our beach wardrobes including tribal printed bikinis and sunglasses, chunky green wedges, ombre cover-up dresses, and T-shirts emblazoned with the Fashion Against AIDS slogan. The line's pri…British Musicians Model for Burberry
Indie Acts Front Sunglasses Ads
Sunglasses and rock and roll have gone hand in hand throughout history, so it makes sense that Burberry has enlisted a swag of British musicians for its new eyewear campaign.
Burberry has passed over big name recording artists for the next generation of superstars. The commercials feature four hot new indie talents: One Night Only, The Daydream Club, Life in Film, and Marika Hackm…Kate Moss Models for Vogue Eyewear
British Beauty Poses in Sunglasses Advertising
She might be one of the world's most over-exposed models, but there's no denying the star power of Kate Moss' turn in the new Vogue eyewear advertising campaign.
The British model is at her best in the spring/summer 2012 commercials, which show her breezing through a sunny London location wearing the label's sunglasses and specs. Of course, with Moss' good friend, photography roy…Zac Posen Adds Sunglasses
Limited Edition Illesteva Shades
Zac Posen will add sunglasses to his already comprehensive fashion collection. The American designer has inked a deal with eyewear specialists Illesteva for the range.
The agreement paves new ground for both firms. This is Zac Posen's first sunglasses collection, and it's the first time Illesteva has collaborated with another fashion house.
Given that the venture is untested…Juicy Couture Be Silly Aviator Sunglasses
Classic Black & White Designer Shades
They've got a playful name, but Juicy Couture's Be Silly sunglasses show off the brand's more reserved side.
It's very strange that a pair of shades called Be Silly isn't really very silly at all. Its aviator style is classic, as is the color combination of contrasting black and white. Even the gray tinted lenses are subdued. I suppose pairing black eye frames with white arms is a bit d…Lucky Brand Vinyl Sunglasses
Classic Black Shades with Purple Lenses
Lucky Brand refuses to bow to fads with its classic pair of Vinyl Sunglasses.
Despite its name, these shades aren't made with vinyl at all. Instead they're crafted from zylonite, a plastic prized for its durability. While it's strong it doesn't look quite as smart as a metal frame. However that material compromise sees these sunglasses priced at just $88, far less than their luxury…Thom Browne Makes Women’s Sunglasses
New Addition to Fashion Line
Thom Browne is adding women's sunglasses to his stylish fashion range.
Thom Browne's first women’s sunglasses collection will pay tribute to fashion’s glory days, with frames inspired by the styles of the forties, fifties, and swinging sixties. Shapes include an exaggerated cat's eye, round frames, and oversized squares. Each design will be available in basic black, cla…Shwood’s Whiskey Barrel Sunglasses
Quirky Bushmills Limited Edition Canby Shades
Eco-friendly eyewear label Shwood has teamed up with BDGA and whiskey firm Bushmills for a quirky limited edition sunglasses line. The collection's frames are crafted from century old white oak Irish whiskey barrels!
While it seems like an unusual material to make into sunglasses, when you look at the antique barrels it's easy to see why they've inspired Shwood. The wood is beaut…Miu Miu’s New Sunglasses Movies
Short Films Showcase Shades
Catherine Deneuve Releases Sunglasses
Actress Inspired Summer Shades
Screen legend Catherine Deneuve has launched a small capsule collection of sunglasses for the spring and summer of 2012. There are six designs in all available through the actress' Catherine Deneuve Lunettes line, part of the Viva International Group.
Each frame can be converted into a pair of prescription sunglasses, making them extra versatile for the company's target marke…Gisele Bundchen Models for Versace
Brazilian Beauty Fronts Etoile De La Mere Eyewear Advertisements
Versace will release a new eyewear collection called Versace Etoile De La Mer, just in time for summer.
The high-end fashion house is tempting us already with this image from the Versace Etoile De La Mer advertising campaign. It takes something special to distract us from Gisele Bundchen's dazzling beauty, but these striking oversized sunglasses fit the bill. I love the amber tin…Marchon Designs Chloe Sunglasses
New Eyewear Deal for September Line
Chloe recently inked a deal with Marchon, who will manufacture and distribute a range of sunglasses and optical eyewear for the French fashion house.
The agreement is a real coup for Marchon. The company's far from a household name, but with licenses for labels like Emilio Pucci, Valentino, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Salvatore Ferragamo and more it's only a matter of time. The…House of Harlow 1960 Willow Sunglasses
Nicole Richie Round Black Shades
For many years Nicole Richie's look was defined by her oversized sunglasses. So it makes sense that the socialite turned designer has offered some new shades via her House of Harlow 1960 fashion label.
These Willow sunglasses are a real departure from the enormous ones that Nicole herself used to sport. They're large but not massive, with a classic round frame and protective gradi…Allyn Scura Sunglasses Good for Planet & Its People
Charity Minded Eco-Friendly Eyewear
When I was younger there were three Rs to worry about: reading, writing, and 'rithmetic. However in this eco-conscious modern age companies like eyewear brand Allyn Scura pay attention to four new Rs: refrain, reduce, reuse, and recycle.
The eyewear company does all it can to operate in a green way. It offsets its carbon emissions through its partnerships with ASEC and NativeEner…Eco-Friendly Cazal Eyewear
Sunglass Label Puts Planet First
We all want to do good for the planet, but it takes the right kind of girl to pull off sunglasses made from sustainable wood, bamboo, and other green materials. For everyone else there's Cazal Eyewear, an eco-friendly fashion house which combines contemporary style with an environmentally conscious ethos.
Cazal Eyewear considers its impact on the Earth throughout the design and…Juicy Couture Pixie Sunglasses
Rectangular Coral Pink Shades
Juicy Couture abandons its usual flash for a more classic look with these Pixie sunglasses.
Their name sounds playful, but these sunglasses are really pretty straight laced, especially by Juicy Couture standards. That's actually why I think this pale coral pink is the pick of the bunch. Such a sedate style really needs an unexpected shade to liven things up. In the other colors, wh…MODO Makes Eco by Summer Rayne Oakes Sunglasses
Model Designed Recycled Plastic Shades
Model and entrepreneur Summer Rayne Oakes has teamed up with MODO Eyewear for a green sunglasses collection. Called Eco by Summer Rayne Oakes, every pair of shades in the line is made from at least 95% recycled materials.
The sunglasses are crafted from recycled plastic and hypoallergenic stainless steel. The cases are also green, as they're made from recycled PET bottles. And ev…Eyebobs Collaborates with Iris Apfel
Sunglasses Inspired by Style Icon
The world's most stylish 90-year-old, Iris Apfel, has teamed up with eyewear company eyebobs for a limited edition range of sunglasses. The celebrity inspired shades take their cues from the colorful glasses that have become Apfel's trademark.
It's an appropriate pairing, as eyebobs have been dubbed "the designer of eyewear for the irreverent and slightly jaded." That descri…Suno & Warby Parker Design Sunglasses
Limited Edition Designer Collaboration Shades
Suno has teamed up with Warby Parker for a head-turning new eyewear line.
It makes sense for these labels to get together, as both have a strong philanthropic commitment. Suno was conceived as a reaction to the economic slump Kenya suffered when violence erupted after the country's controversial 2009 election. Warby Parker is a philanthropic pioneer with its famous "buy a pair, g…Carolina Herrara Releases New Eyewear Lines
Two Sunglasses Collections for 2012
Carolina Herrara is treating us to not one, but two new eyewear collections in 2012.
The first sees Herrara reinventing her iconic New York line. There are ten different styles in all, with the cheapest costing $270 and the most expensive topping $340.
If you're hard on your sunglasses, you'll probably feel that even the most affordable New York shades are too expensive. Thankfull…ICU Eyewear Doing Good
Green Sunglasses Help Charities
ICU Eyewear sunglasses do more than simply shield your eyes from the summer sun's rays; they also give back to the planet and community.
The label was one of the first to create a range of eco-friendly sunglasses and spectacles. Its eco-friendly collections for men and women feature shades made from reclaimed plastic, recycled metal, and sustainable bamboo. ICU Eyewear offers bo…Stella McCartney Launches Eyewear
Eco-Friendly Sunglasses for Spring
Eco-conscious fashion designer Stella McCartney will launch her first green eyewear collection this spring. The range of sunglasses and spectacles will be made entirely of natural and renewable materials.
The collection will feature three acetate designs and two metal versions. I'm particularly interested in the bio-injected plastic McCartney's using. We don't think of p…Christian Dior Zenaide Sunglasses
Decorated Frame Brown Designer Shades
When only the best will do and appearances are everything, there's the Zenaide Sunglasses from Christian Dior.
This is one sophisticated pair of shades, from the chic art deco jewels decorating the frames to the iconic Dior logo. They cut a striking figure, but that figure isn't as flashy as the one many designer sunglasses make. The bling is kept to a minimum, and the designer logos…Diesel Launches Spring/Summer Sunglasses
New Season Marcolin Eyewear
Diesel recently launched its new spring/summer 2012 sunglasses and optical collection designed in conjunction with eyewear specialists Marcolin. It celebrated the milestone with a private party in Paris on October 1.
Despite working closely with Marcolin, the new shades reflect Diesel's contemporary image. The designs are bold, with a healthy dose of rock and roll styling.…Waiting for the Sun Makes Green Sunglasses
Unique Handcrafted Bamboo & Tea Wood Shades
French label Waiting for the Sun offers a green alternative to metal and acetate sunglasses with its sustainable and stylish shades.
The fashion house handcrafts its sunglasses from sustainable bamboo and tea wood, paying particular attention to the natural grains of the materials. These substances have been carefully chosen by the label. Bamboo renews itself quickly and can…Modo Sunglasses Go Green
Eco Shades from Recycled Materials
Modo is one sunglasses firm doing its best to go green. While many of the label's frames are made of the harmful plastics and metals we're used to, they're also sold alongside eco ranges for men and women.
Modo's eco range sees it working with used materials such as recycled stainless steel and repurposed plastic. You'd never guess that the frames are made from used materials; now the…Tumi Does Sunglasses
Travel Bags Company Signs Deal with REM Eyewear
Travel accessories Tumi is expanding its fashion horizons after signing a deal with REM Eyewear. The company plans to release sunglasses and prescription eyewear in the new year.
It seems like a bit of a leap from luggage to sunglasses, but the shades will feature elements Tumi's known for. The rings of Saturn at the temple tips are inspired by Tumi's zipper pulls, while the acid-et…Contego Sunglasses Give Back
Eyewear Firm Donates Prescription Glasses
New York eyewear label Contego is giving back with its stylish range of sunglasses.
Designers Aaron Hansen and Mikol Stambaugh created their company with an emphasis on quality craftsmanship and innovative designs. Their sunglasses feature frames in a variety of shapes and colors to suit male and female sun lovers. Each frame is handcrafted from acetate and reinforced with tou…Sass + Bide Launch Sunglasses
Australian Designing Friends Do King of Plenty Shades
Jessica Simpson Aviator Sunglasses
Classic J500 Silver Shades
Jessica Simpson takes us back to Top Gun with these classic aviator sunglasses.
There's a reason why aviator frames are still popular, all these decades later. The style is very forgiving for any face shape, which is a real plus. However they're most perfect for girls with heart-shaped faces, as their wide at the top style echoes this shape.
Jessica Simpson doesn't do too much with t…Classics Specs Launches Fab Five Sunglasses
Colored Shades for Glasses Charity
We've all heard of the Fab Four, but what about the Fab Five? It might not be as big as The Beatles, but this charitable sunglasses collection should make waves on the beach this summer.
The colorful limited edition collection is the brainchild of Classic Specs. Each one of the varieties features opaque plastic frames and bold colored IRX Polarized lenses. There are five different s…Snooki Shows Off Sunglasses
“Jersey Shore” Star Designs Poof Nation Shades
Infamous Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is expanding her fashion empire with a collection of sunglasses. The shades follow the recent release of her range of sandals and flip flops. Snooki's Twitter followers got a sneak peek at the eyewear collection recently. The reality star shared a picture showing her modeling a pink and black pair of the sunglasses. It's a bit har…Gucci Releases Limited Edition Leather Sunglasses
1921 Shades Celebrate 90th Birthday
Gucci is celebrating its 90th birthday with the release of a limited edition range of its iconic 1921 glasses.
The shades, which are named to celebrate the year the fashion house was established in Florence, were made by the Safilo Group. Gucci sunglasses are always luxurious, but the leather covered frames on these ones make them feel extra opulent.
But the pampering doesn't stop…Burberry Brights Foldable Sunglasses
Convenient Colored New Shades
Burberry's celebrating the current 80s revival with its fun new sunglasses collection, Burberry Brights.
The shades feature a classic wayfarer silhouette and a color palette which mixes conservative neutrals and shocking retro hues. Traditionalists will flock to the black, white, and tortoiseshell shades, but I prefer the more daring colors including lime green, opal blue…Kayu Sunglasses Do Good
Bamboo Shades Fund Sight Surgery
Kayu promises to help you look good while doing good with its range of sustainable sunglasses.
The label combines Texan-born Jamie Lim's commitment to craftsmanship, ethics, and the environment. While Kayu is the Malay word for wood, her sunglasses are made from bamboo, which is technically a grass. Whatever you want to call it, it's one of the most sustainable fibers in the world…Studio Swine’s Hair Sunglasses
Recycled Biodegradable Eco-Friendly Shades
Through their design company Studio Swine, British designers Alexander Groves and Azusa Murakami have created sustainable sunglasses and eyewear from an unlikely material. You'd never know it from looking at them, but these modern specs are made from human and synthetic hair!
It might sound a bit on the nose, but let's remember that we've been using human and synthetic hair to ma…Claudia Schiffer Models Chanel Sunglasses
Supermodel Fronts Prestige Eyewear Ad Campaign
Chanel has ditched the double Cs for another iconic design element with its Prestige Fall 2011 eyewear collection.
The spectacles and sunglasses feature arms made of chain woven with lambskin, a detail which replicates the straps of Chanel's famous handbags. It's a subtle way to point to the brand’s heritage, which makes it very on trend. The world is moving away from obvious lo…Fendi 5117 Sunglasses
Modern Black Shades with Silver Accents
Fendi goes futuristic with these very modern, very chic 5117 sunglasses.
Its model number doesn't give a lot away, but one glance at these Italian designer sunglasses and I'll bet you won't forget them. Fendi sunglasses have a tendency to look a bit samey, but the silver accents in the corner of the frames helps these ones stand out.
Those silver bits are so striking, but look a little…Chanel 4160Q Sunglasses
Brown Designer Shades with Threaded Accent
When only the best will do on the beach, look to these 4160Q sunglasses from Chanel. Or at least, that's what the famed fashion house would like you to believe.
Perhaps I'm being a bit harsh on these sunglasses, but when they come at a cost of more than $400 I tend to view them a bit more critically. For that price I think we all have a right to demand perfection, which is something very few de…TOMS’ New Sunglasses
Footwear Brand’s Shades Help Restore Sight
TOMS has extended its famous "one for one" business model with the launch of its new collection of sunglasses.
Just as it does with its footwear, TOMS will donate a pair of glasses to a person in need for each one sold. We've seen this kind of practice before from other altruistic eyewear labels including Warby Parker, so what makes TOMS special?
Well for starters, TOMS was the first co…Banana Republic Joellen Sunglasses
Classic Dark Blue Shades
Designer sunglasses can be expensive, but lovers of luxury shouldn't let that deter them. Shoppers on a budget are best bypassing the trend conscious designs and choosing a classic pair of shades like the Joellen from Banana Republic.
I can just imagine Audrey Hepburn wearing these elegant sunglasses as she stepped off a Hollywood movie set. They're large but not oversized, offe…Gucci’s New Green Sunglasses
Safilo Collaboration for Eco-Friendly Eyewear
These days eco-fashion is so mainstream that even the high end designers are getting in on the act. Gucci is the latest esteemed fashion house to go green with the release of a range of eco-friendly sunglasses and eyewear. The shades are the result of Gucci's recent collaboration with eyewear specialists Safilo.
The eyeglass frames are crafted from an acetate comprised of more nat…Shwood Wooden Sunglasses
Sustainable Eco-Friendly Handcrafted American Shades
Portland's Shwood offers a more eco-friendly alternative to typical sunglasses with its hand-crafted wooden shades.
It might seem counter-intuitive for green fashion lovers to wear shades made from harvested trees, but Shwood ensures us its practices are eco-friendly. It uses sustainable woods, including walnut, cherry, East Indian rosewood, and zebrawood, grown in auth…Tom Ford Whitney Sunglasses
Chic Brown Designer Shades
Tom Ford makes a real fashion statement with these striking Whitney sunglasses.
The dark brown frames resemble a figure eight or perhaps the symbol for infinity. Either way it's like nothing I've seen on a pair of sunglasses. It might seem like a fashion risk to wear something so far out, and in some ways it is, but by refusing to bow to trends Tom Ford's made sure the Whitney won't date.…Silhouette Launches Crystal Collection Website
New Rimless Sunglasses Available in United States
Austrian eyewear brand Silhouette has entered the American market with the launch of its Crystal Collection this week.
The rimless glasses range features four prescription spectacles and three sunglasses. The rimless design is much more subtle than regular frames, and it's also incredibly lightweight. Each one is 80% crafted by hand by Austrian artisans using only the best ma…Warby Parker Invisible Children Sunglasses
Black Shades for Child Soldiers
Warby Parker has teamed up with activist group Invisible Children for this eco-friendly, socially responsible pair of sunglasses. These sunglasses have a very important social responsibility as they look to raise awareness of child soldiers fighting in Eastern Africa.
Warby Parker creates its frames from a cellulose acetate made specifically for the company. It's much gree…Juicy Couture’s New Eco-Friendly Sunglasses
Choose Green Sustainable Shades
Juicy Couture is the latest label to add eco-friendly products to its fashion collections. The flamboyant American label has just launched Choose Green, a range of three sustainable sunglasses.
Each pair of Choose Green sunglasses is made from 55% renewable plant-based plastics accented with bamboo. That means the frames aren't entirely eco-friendly, but they're a lot green…Dicks Cotton’s New 20tens Sunglasses
High-Tech Colored Plastic Aviator Shades
Dicks Cotton has launched 20tens, a brand new sunglasses collection which takes over where its 20nines shades left off.
The plastic aviator wrap frames have been improved, but they're still as lightweight and comfortable as the 20nines. Each one is made from a single shield lens that won't scratch or shatter. The lenses have a maximum UV protection index, so you needn't worry abou…iWood Eco Design Wooden Sunglasses
Environmentally Friendly Reclaimed Wood Shades
iWood Eco Design celebrates the green properties of wood with its handcrafted wooden sunglasses.
iWood's sunglasses are certainly more luxurious than most, as they're crafted from the reclaimed, sustainable wood! That's a lot greener than cutting down trees to make the shades! The sunglasses are pieced together using formaldehyde free glues and protective coatings, so the p…
