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‘Wrong Size’ & ‘Anatomic’ Italian Sunglasses – Creative or Weird?

Maison Martin Margiela’s New Designer Shades

Cutting edge fashion houses Maison Martin Margiela and the Cutler + Gross Group have joined forces to create an edgy range of sunglasses called Line 8. The collection features two distinct styles. Firstly there are the Anatomic shades, a style of sunglasses which appear to envelope and conform to the natural contours of the face. Then there are the even quirkier Wrong Size sunglas…

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Women’s Affordable One-Piece Hollywood Glamour Collection

Longitude is celebrating old Hollywood glamour with its latest swimwear collection. The collection's one-piece swimsuits resemble the bathers worn by vintage style icons Deborah Kerr, Racquel Welch, and Anette Funicello. "Those '50s and '60s silhouettes stand the test of time," explained Mary McCoy, sales director for Longitude. "We took inspiration from those older movi…

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Classic Gold-Plated Aviator Shades for 15th Birthday

Luxury eyewear brand Gold & Wood is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the release of special anniversary edition aviators for men and women. We always expect opulence from the label favored by Stevie Wonder and Angelina Jolie, but Gold & Wood takes things up a few notches with these shades. Both sunglasses are coated in gold; the ladies' version features a rich 24-car…

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Classic & Lightweight Luxury Heritage Collection

Iconic sports car marque Porsche has released a new range of sunglasses which celebrates its vintage aviator shades. The glasses in the Heritage Collection take their cues from the designs of the 70s and 80s, but it's not merely a rehashing of the past. The range gives these classic looks 21st century makeovers which utilize the best in modern technology. The titanium frames are li…

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Boutique Exclusives Bold & Fun Eyewear Range for 2010

Chanel has released a fun new sunglasses collection which is sure to receive plenty of attention on the beach. These distinctive shades are not for shy retiring types. Each one of the fourteen pairs in the Chanel Boutique Exclusives has its own unique character. I love the mystery of these Chanel Masquerade Ball sunglasses (pictured right), even if the shades aren't entirely prac…

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German Car Company Creates Handmade Beach Shades

German car brand Maybach is preparing to launch a signature range of shades inspired by its luxury vehicles. The Maybach collection, which was designed in conjunction with optics firm IVKO, will feature eight different sunglasses and ten spectacle frames. The attention to detail is what will really set these shades apart. Each pair is handmade using glossy lacquered wood, carb…

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New Designer Oversized Shades by Anna Laub

London based designer Anna Laub has added sunglasses to her fledgling eyewear brand Prism. Since its inception last spring, Prism has impressed fans with its handmade vintage frames. After Anna fitted one pair of glasses with dark lenses the response was enormous, leaving her no choice but to introduce a range of shades. Just like the spectacles, the sunglasses are named after th…

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Women’s Wraparound as a Handbag, Cover-Up, Light Jacket & More

Patricia Lee, founder of BOBO Wrap, promises to solve all your summer needs with her innovative new Jumbo Sized Beach Wrap. The most impressive thing about this accessory isn't its large size (a whopping 52 inches by 52 inches) but its versatility. With a little know-how you can use it as a handbag, beach cover-up, top, sarong, shawl, or jacket. The options don't stop there though; a…

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