Maison Martin Margiela 2012 sunglass collection is now available.

After a very successful collaboration last year, French fashion label Maison Martin Margiela once again teams up with luxury eyewear maker Cutler and Gross for a full collection of sunglasses for 2012. The collection fuses the very best of two worlds; Maison Martin Margiela brings their signature expertise for experimental deconstructionist design, while the highly esteemed Cutler and Gross sees it to fruition with impeccable attention detail, materials, and workmanship.

The new range takes powerful past inspirations and themes and re-invents them through Margiela’s discerning perspective.

The main themes include:

‘Cable Temple’ – Our favorite of the season, the ‘Cable Temple’ uses a temple design whose origin can be traced back to the 1800’s.  The Italian acetate frame front is paired with German made stainless steel cable temples which wrap around the wearer’s ears for a secure and comfortable fit.  Also rare for an acetate frame they feature nose pads which help provide a better fit on a wider variety of noses.  Available in three colors: classic Black,  a rich Dark Turtle, as well as a very unique transparent “Champagne”.

‘Replica France’ – For the first time, Maison Martin Margiela has adapted its ‘Replica’ line to include sunglasses.  ‘Replica France’ is based on French motoring sunglasses of the 1970s; it is a semi-rounded design with a unique embossed front outline and tapered sides. Available in Black and Champagne.

‘Rimless’ –  Light weight, minimalist, yet completely distinct and memorable.  The Rimless is a style which plays on the illusion that the lenses are free from form and not surrounded by a frame. The very slim arms are made from stainless steel.  Available as the ‘Rimless Pilot’ style as well as the bold and oversized ‘Rimless Round’.

The Collection:

SHOP: Maison Martin Margiela ‘Cable Temple’ (Black) Sunglasses >>

SHOP: Maison Martin Margiela ‘Cable Temple’ (Champagne)  >>

SHOP: Maison Martin Margiela ‘Cable Temple’ (Dark Turtle) Sunglasses  >>

SHOP: Maison Martin Margiela ‘Replica France’ (Black) Sunglasses  >>

SHOP: Maison Martin Margiela ‘Replica France’ (Champagne) Sunglasses  >>

SHOP: Maison Martin Margiela ‘Rimless Pilot’ (Green) Sunglasses  >>

SHOP: Maison Martin Margiela ‘Rimless Round’ (Light Grey) Sunglasses  >>

SHOP ALL MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA SUNGLASSES >>

SUPER Sunglasses Spring/Summer 2012 “Offshore” Collection is now in stock.

Made with the lingering warm days and nights of Summer in mind, color is key this season.

The collection’s palette includes new fresh Havana and Matte Havana acetates, a variety of soft semi-translucent candy colors, as well as a plethora of lens tints— each combination carefully selected.

Just in time for summer we get the release of the LIMITED EDITION “Visiva Series”.  A selection of vintage prints were meticulously chosen to line the interior of classic Super shapes, each coming with a special edition matching box.  Other new releases include the Pilot Series, Super’s first full metal silhouette, the Leon;  as well as a full range of optical frames.

There’s a lot to cover, so without further ado…

Let us proceed to the roundup:

Visiva Series: for Spring/Summer 2012 Only.
To add some unique flavor for the summer months Super carefully matched up vintage 70’s and 80’s prints with their classic shapes and acetates. Each frame comes complete with a special edition matching printed box and will only be produced during the summer of 2012. So be sure to add a piece to your collection while you can.  Each print is available in selected styles and colors.

Shop Super Florida, Available in:
Super Basic Shape -Tortoise / Florida Print >>
Super Flat Top Small - Black / Florida Print >>

Shop Super Sunset, Available in:
Super Ciccio - Black / Sunset Print >>
Super America - Orange / Sunset Print >>

Shop Super Riviera, Available in:
Super Flat Top - Black / Riviera Print >>
Super America - Blue / Riviera Print >>

Shop Super Marina, Available in:
Super Racer - Black / Marina Print >>
Super Basic Shape - Havana / Marina Print >>

Shop Super Inn, Available in:
Super America - Black / Inn Print >>

Shop Super Rebecca, Available in:
Super Flat Top - Havana / Rebecca Print >>
Super America - Caramel / Rebecca Print >>

Shop Super Bananas, Available in:
Super Flat Top - Black / Bananas Print >>

Shop Super Cactus, Available in:
Super Basic Shape - Dark Tortoise / Cactus Print >>

Super’s Pilot series are outfitted in specially formulated contrast lenses. Studies have proven that the special brown and orange tinted lenses provide the optimum balance of contrast and comfort to the eye, greatly enhancing the clarity of vision.  Such lenses work wonders on overcast days or while driving.  The lenses are also further enhanced by an anti-reflective coating on the inside to eliminate distracting bounce back glare and reflections.

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Shop Super Pilot Series, Available in:
Super Flat Top Pilot Sunglasses >>
Super Racer Pilot Sunglasses >>
Super Jaguar Pilot Sunglasses >>
Super Flat Top Small Pilot Sunglasses >>

Super’s first full metal silhouette, Leon is an over-sized metal frame which has a single bridge, giving a very unique take on an aviator design. Engraved metal circumnavigates the lenses and is characterized by a flexible yet firm bridge, allowing complete comfort in the fit. Further detail is underlined with the subtle inscription underneath the bridge and on the nose pads. The Leon features premium Italian Barberini glass photochromic lenses. Photochromic lenses react to the UV/sunlight and get darker, thus providing for the most comfortable vision possible under various light conditions.

Shop Super Leon, Available in:
Super Leon Green Sunglasses >>
Super Leon Blue Sunglasses >>
Super Leon Yellow Sunglasses >>

The Jaguar ‘QUASIMODO’ is a result of a long-forgotten acetate-blending technique from the Seventies. This completely unique yet classic piece of eyewear is composed of three various havana acetates in the same family of color, with each acetate forming a different component of the shades.

Shop Super Jaguar Quasimodo Sunglasses >>

The Jaguar is now offered in a beautiful, feminine, and unique semi-transparent two-tone acetate: a color named by SUPER as simply “Eve”.

Shop Super Jaguar Eve Sunglasses >>

More subdued than other releases,  the new Havana colors still stand out: classic, fresh, and among our favorites this season.  Super has experimented with various shades of  Havana for its most classic core styles: the Basic Shape in a very dark and rich matte havana, the People in a medium matte havana, and the Ciccio model in a glossy “Burnt Havana”.

Shop:
Super Basic Matte Havana Sunglasses >>
Super People Matte Havana Sunglasses >>
Super Ciccio Burnt Havana Sunglasses >>

Ultra-feminine, with a retro 60s and 70s flavor, the Super Lucia is now available in 4 new “candy” colors. The sweet candy-colored crystal acetates are paired with contrasting colored lenses, semi-transparent in order to subtly see the wearer’s eyes. Playful, flirtatious, provocative: sure to turn heads.

Shop Super Lucia Candy Series, Available in:
Super Lucia Candy Pink >>
Super Lucia Candy Blue >>
Super Lucia Candy Yellow >>
Super Lucia Candy Green >>

Last season Super gave us the Flat Top Small, now this season they introduce the third size variation of their staple Flat Top, the Flat Top Large. Made for those who prefer or need a larger size fit,  the Flat Top Large is Super’s exact classic Flat Top model only scaled up in size.

Shop Super Flat Top Large Black Sunglasses >>

While SUPER has always included select optical styles, the SS 2012 collection is the first time they have developed a very full range of eyeglasses.  The collection includes a variety of colors in almost all of their signature silhouettes: Basic Shape, Ciccio, People,  America, Panama, Jaguar, 49er, Paloma, Flat Top Small, as well as a completely new metal style name the “Primo”(shown below).

Shop  the entire Super eyeglass collection >>

SHOP ALL SUPER SUNGLASSES >>

East meets West. Mosley Tribes joins forces with Hong Kong streetwear label CLOT for a limited edition version of their Burke sunglasses.

A worthy silhouette for the collaboration, the Burke has a cool and refined shape; they’re rounded and slightly contoured with a classic key-hole bridge.  This special edition version is outfitted in a black and crystal acetate showcasing the exposed metal eye wire detailing. It also pairs grey glass photochromic lenses with a silver flash mirror coating. Photochromic lenses react to the UV/sunlight and get darker, thus providing for the most comfortable vision possible under various light conditions.   The flash silver mirror gives off a silver iridescence when caught by the light.

It comes complete with limited edition Head Porter of Japan sunglass case, as well as a custom cleaning cloth commemorating the collaboration. Limited to just 500 pairs released world-wide.

Check  it out below:

Checkout the video with more about the collaboration with Clot founder Edison Chen :

SHOP MOSLEY TRIBES X CLOT SUNGLASSES >>

SHOP ALL MOSLEY TRIBES SUNGLASSES >>

The Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) Resort 2012 collection is now available.

Relax and take a carefree cruise down the coast with the laid back sophisticated style of Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO).  Effortlessly fusing timeless design with the “spirit of California” there is a clean aesthetic to GLCO that just feels right. After embracing classic American heritage in their last collection, this season GLCO gives us a touch of West Coast nostalgia as they pay tribute to their California roots.

Our designs are specifically inspired by classic coastal living from motorcycle riding movie characters of the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s to the effortlessly beautiful vintage California beach blonde.”

Three new sunglass models and two optical models are introduced to the lineup.  The collection encompasses large acetate wrapped frames with attitude, as well as thin, comfortable, and clean optical frames.  Each are available in very cool and unique colorways, such as: “Dark Caramel Gradient” with “Pure Brown” lenses, “Butterscotch” with old-school “Pure Green” lenses, and “Matte Honey Blonde Tortoise” with “Redwood” polarized lenses, a few of our favorites.

As always, the quality and craftsmanship of each frame is paramount, with every subtle detail perfectly executed. The collection boasts great technical features such as: Italian Glass Barberini lenses for superb optics, Japanese aged acetate, German-made hinges plated in gold and silver, not to mention polarized and anti-reflective coated lens options.

The Collection:

Kinney is the union between the Garrett Leight Rialto and Brooks models; taking the best of both feminine and masculine qualities from both frames and combining them into one. Simply put, the Kinney is clean, classic, and comfortable.

Shop Garrett Leight Kinney Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Dark Caramel Gradient >>
Butterscotch >>
Champagne >>
Espresso >>
Matte Black >>
Matte Honey Blonde Tortoise >>

It’s not always about thin, clean, and simple.  The Garrett Leight Superba represents California to the fullest in that it’s a thick classic acetate wrap frame, perfect for a cruise on a motorcycle or a day on the beach.  The Superba is reminiscent of the frame worn by Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry, but even tougher.

Shop Garrett Leight Superba Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Matte Black >>
Matte Espresso >>
Demi Blonde >>
Black >>

If the Garrett Leight Speedway model had a partner in crime it would be the Strongs. It is an original character-defining frame made for men and women with their own strong sense of style.

Shop Garrett Leight Strongs Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>

The Altair is a very clean and simple streamlined rectangular design that focuses on ease and comfort. This unisex frame is made with vintage plastics and bound to be around for many years to come.

Shop Garrett Leight Altair Eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Demi Blonde >>
Matte Espresso >>
Walnut >>
Black >>

Kinney is the union between the Garrett Leight Rialto and Brooks models; taking the best of both feminine and masculine qualities from both frames and combining them into one.  Simply put, the Kinney is clean, classic, and comfortable.

Shop Garrett Leight Kinney Eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Champagne >>
Dark Caramel Gradient >>
Butterscotch >>
Espresso >>
Black >>

Checkout the campaign video, which perfectly captures the essence of the collection:

SHOP ALL GARRETT LEIGHT SUNGLASSES >>

SHOP ALL GARRETT LEIGHT EYEGLASSES >>

Part of Cutler and Gross‘ Spring Summer 2012 range the “Hong Kong Motorcycle Club” is a new premium and exclusive men’s collection.

“The inspiration for this collection can be traced back fifty years, but Cutler and Gross has added something dark and luxurious to a standard vintage look. Using components such as titanium, Carl Zeiss Vision lenses and gold plating, the collection is the ultimate marriage of classic style with unquestionable quality.”

The Collection:

The Cutler and Gross 1055 is a meticulously designed and perfectly executed aviator. From top to bottom no detailed is overlooked. Seamlessly combining metal with acetate temples, the 1055 features a diamond-patterned rim-wire engraving, diamond headed pins, and an authoritative brow bar.  It also features premium Carl Zeiss polarized lenses which are world renowned for their superb optics and virtually eliminates reflective glare.  Available in gold metal with dark turtle temples or silver metal with grey temples.

Shop Cutler and Gross 1055 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Gold  >>
Silver  >>

Glasses worn by 1960s French policemen inspire the design of hand-polished model 1057. They feature straight temples designed to comfortably contour the wearer’s head and also fit neatly while wearing a motorcycle helmet.  Other cool features include premium Carl Zeiss polarized lenses.  Available in: “Veneer” with gold metal and dark brown lenses, black with silver metal and dark green lenses, or black with silver metal and contrast brown lenses.

Shop Cutler and Gross 1057 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Veneer  >>
Black w/ Green Lenses  >>
Black w/Contrast Brown Lenses  >>

The 1056 model is a proper rectangular shape which blends together metal and acetate seamlessly. Available in gold metal with dark turtle acetate and dark brown premium Carl Zeiss polarized lenses.

Shop Cutler and Gross 1056 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Gold  >>

Model 1058 offers a sense of menace, sitting high on the face and eliminating eye contact.  For the most ferocious and mysterious of characters it is available in full on black with dark grey lenses.

Shop Cutler and Gross 1058 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black  >>

SHOP ALL CUTLER AND GROSS SUNGLASSES >>

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Cutler and Gross Spring/Summer 2012 “A Hong Kong Love Story” is now in stock.

Each season Cutler and Gross whisk us away with an alluring passionate tale. Through a time, a place, a mood — an awe inspiring collection perfectly reveals itself.  The Spring Summer 2012 range entitled “Hong Kong Love Story” transports us to Hong Kong in the early 1960’s, with a romantic feeling of forbidden love.

“He was a broken-hearted journalist, she a beautiful but world-weary young married secretary, neglected by her work-obsessed husband. The couple met by chance in Hong Kong, simply by walking past each other to their different apartments. Cupid’s arrow aimed precisely at the two lost souls and they fell instantly in love. As time went by she became more fearless with her style and more beautiful and alluring by wearing stronger colours and patterned cheongsams. He also became more dapper and more protective towards her.”

With a touch of nostalgia Cutler and Gross introduces several one of a kind shapes of both sun and optical this season. Thoughts of Chinese engravings, the warm colors of sculpted wood, jasmine tea leaves, and the fragrance of mango and lychee give rise to stunning colors such as: “Rose Chinoise” a beautiful soft pink, vibrant “China Blue”, “Veneer”, and “Lychee”.  As always, the quality and craftsmanship of each frame is  remarkable and at the absolute highest possible standard.  From the materials to the sizing and proportions, each subtle detail is perfectly executed, such as the signature engraving pattern on the “1053″ model, or the filigree etched metal work and brow bar on their “1055″ aviator model, among our favorites.

Without further ado…

The Collection:

Shop Cutler and Gross 1052 sunglasses | Colors Available:
China Blue  >>
Honey Tortoise  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1053 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Pearl Pink  >>
Black  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1051 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Lychee  >>
Black  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1054 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Dark Turtle  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1055 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Gold  >>
Silver  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1056 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Gold  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1057 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Veneer  >>
Black w/ Green Lenses  >>
Black w/ Brown Lenses  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1058 sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1039 eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Rose Chinoise >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1040 eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Honey Tortoise  >>
Dark Grey >>
Humble Potato  >>

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Shop Cutler and Gross 1043 eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Black  >>
Transparent Grey  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1044 eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Blue  >>
Black  >>
Dark Turtle  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1045 eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Matte Dark Turtle  >>
Transparent Grey  >>
Honey Tortoise  >>

Shop Cutler and Gross 1046 eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Matte Dark Turtle >>
Black  >>

SHOP ALL CUTLER AND GROSS SUNGLASSES >>

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Karen Walker’s “Little Aliens” have touched down right here at Eyegoodies.

Each season we can’t help but get excited to see what Karen Walker will come up with next. As usual they don’t disappoint: Fashion forward, chic, and always very wearable, Karen Walker delivers an out of this world collection (pardon the pun).  Seven completely new shapes are introduced, from a big round eye named “IRIS” –  to a 50’s-esque cat-eye named “TAXI”, as well as several effortlessly cool designs in between.  Each are available in a variety truly stunning and original colorways, from gold-foil prints, to embedded sparkles, to “tri-layered” colors, to the always popular signature “crazy tortoise”.

“At the core of all of the Karen Walker collections their inspiration always comes in the form of an outsider, this season’s Look Book is no different taking on the furthest outsider, aliens.”

The “Little Aliens” campaign was shot by Derek Kettela - whose editorial work has been published in Wonderland, InStyle, Vogue, G.Q., just to mention a few.  Check it out below, paired with our product photos.

The Collection:

Anytime, is a classic cat eye shape that has been exaggerated in size and thickness, whilst the fit remains perfect for any size or shape face. This style features both the new color combinations (Black/Fluro Yellow/Cream and Tan Glitter) and also Karen’s signature color Crazy Tortoise.

Shop Karen Walker Anytime Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black/Fluro Yellow/Cream >>
Crazy Tortoise >>
Tan Glitter >>

One of last year best seller’s has been updated this season in a to die for new three tone colorway: pink/tan /white.  The Harvest is an avant garde take on a classic P3 shape.  For those familiar with Karen Walker’s Helter Skelter model, the Harvest is a larger chunkier adaptation.

Shop Karen Walker Harvest - Pink Sunglasses >>

Probably the most subtle style this season, the Anywhere is just a simple classic design that works well on almost all face shapes.  It is available in the new “Vanilla Wood” color as well as Karen’s signature color Crazy Tortoise.

Shop Karen Walker Anywhere Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Vanilla Wood >>
Crazy Tortoise >>

One of Karen Walker’s perhaps all-time best selling styles has been updated this season in the new “Vanilla Wood” color.  The Number One is a well-fitting feminine shape that ties together many unique style elements. It features modern angular edges, a pulled up line, and Karen Walker’s signature arrows adorning the temples.

Shop Karen Walker Number One - Vanilla Wood Sunglasses >>

Taxi is a nod to a traditional 50’s cat-eye shape with a KW twist; the style features Karen’s signature filigree foil pattern on the outside of both temples and a new tan colour with slight glitter specs.

Shop Karen Walker Taxi Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Tan Glitter >>
Black >>

Betsy is an oversized and chic rounded off square style, available in Karen’s signature Crazy Tortoise color.

Shop Karen Walker Betsy Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Crazy Tortoise >>

Shop Karen Walker Wizard Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>
Crazy Tortoise >>

Iris is a style that fits perfect with the concept of extra terrestrials.  This oversize round shape with raised arrow detail features exclusive colours of Black/Fluro Yellow/ Cream and Fluro Pink/ Cream/ White.

Shop Karen Walker Iris Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black/Fluro Yellow/Cream >>
Pink/Cream/White >>

Cabbie is a classic fitting square style, available in great three tone colorways: black/fluro yellow/cream and pink/cream/ivory.

Shop Karen Walker Cabbie Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black/Fluro Yellow/Cream >>
Pink/Cream/White >>

SHOP ALL KAREN WALKER SUNGLASSES >>

Just arrived from Australia, the much anticipated Ellery 2012 collection is now in stock. Supply Limited.

Hailing from Western Australia, Kym Ellery has been making waves with her strong sexy clothes ever since her label ELLERY debuted in 2007. Acclaimed by industry insiders as well as just about anyone who has had the pleasure to see her designs; from celebrities such as Madonna, Lady Gaga, Kate Bosworth… to being featured in magazines such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Russh(just to name a few).

Building off a very successful limited edition collaboration last year with Graz Eyewear — Ellery and Graz have now joined forces once again for an expanded lineup of special edition ELLERY shades for 2012. For those unfamiliar with Graz Eyewear, it is headed by none other than Graz Mulcahy (the former driving force behind AM eyewear and Ksubi).  The creative duo worked closely on every bespoke design to represent both of their signature looks.

The landmark, chic, and extremely hard to find cat-eye “Quixote” style is back, but this time in gorgeous semi-translucent colorways such as: “Lucid Fairyfloss”, and “Lucid Listerine”(our favorites), also a version featuring gold metal arms!  Consisting of a total of four unique styles, each one available in a several stunning colors, there is sure to be a pair with your name on them. As with all Ellery sunglasses, supply is limited, so don’t wait too long.

The Collection:

Shop Ellery Quixote Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black & Gold Metal  >>
Lucid Fairyfloss & Gold Metal  >>
Batter & Gold Metal  >>
Lucid Listerine  >>
Lucid  >>

Shop Ellery Keith Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black & Gold Metal  >>
Lucid Fairyfloss & Gold Metal  >>
Black  >>
Petrified Wood  >>
Lucid Fairyfloss  >>

Shop Ellery Cremaster Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black  >>
Lucid Fairyfloss  >>
Lucid Listerine  >>

Shop Ellery Don Juan Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black & Gold Metal  >>
Black  >>
Tortoise  >>

SHOP ALL ELLERY SUNGLASSES >>

]]> http://www.eyegoodies.com/blog/ellery-sunglasses/feed http://www.eyegoodies.com/blog/am-eyewear-sunglasses http://www.eyegoodies.com/blog/am-eyewear-sunglasses#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:13:05 +0000 Eyegoodies http://www.eyegoodies.com/blog/?p=8852
These aren’t your grandparent’s frames!  No one is bringing rock star status to the shade game quite like AM Eyewear.

Founded in 2003, Australian label AM Eyewear is always fashion forward with its fresh rebellious style.  Since its inception it has garnered a cult-like following, both in Australia and world-wide, for its bespoke designs and unrelenting commitment to craftsmanship and quality.  They’ve been featured in magazines such as GQ, Bazaar, and Grazia… and celeb fans include Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Sienna Miller (just to name a few).

Each new collection is reflective of head designer and director Simon Ponnusamy’s many sources of inspiration. From his fast-paced life traveling and mingling with some of the world’s biggest rock stars to his mother’s collection of vintage sunglasses and photos from her days in the fashion industry.

“I work in the old, organic way.” says Ponnusamy.
“I design using only a pad and pencil in order to feel each line of the frame. It takes a lot longer than using a computer because I’m forever erasing and then remarking the page until I get it right. But I just love the way this allows the frame to slowly come alive as I get to know every line intimately.”

Out of this creative process comes a variety of cutting edge styles, each one a special piece in its own right.

No expense is spared or shortcut is taken in the manufacturing process. Each frame is individually handcrafted and handpolished for up to 14 hours using only the highest quality materials. The acetate frames are constructed using Italian Mazzucchelli cellulose acetate - a far superior product to the mould injectable plastics commonly used in mass-produced frames. Other notable features include: Italian Tecno ‘Seven Teeth Fixed’ or German OBE spring-loaded hinges, Japanese stainless steel, and perhaps most notable are the Italian Military grade APX Nylon lenses which all have a back Anti-Reflective coating.

“People make these frames. They are designed by hand, crafted by hand, polished by hand.” Ponnusamy

Riviera Rebellion - Spring/Summer 2012:
In AM Eyewear’s latest Spring/Summer 2012 collection and campaign, entitled “Riviera Rebellion”, they look for inspiration in “life on the coast from Nice to Marseille in the 1930’s through 1960’s”; for those familiar, think of the film  “The Talented Mr. Ripley”.  Of course the frames are infused with a large dose of signature AM “rebellion”, hence the title of the collection. It features bold shapes such as an updated Malcom X style named the “Kaz”, and a streamlined all plastic frame named “Merridy”, two of our favorites.  Also some great colorways such as the Limited Edition “Milky Way” color, or a unique tortoise perfectly named “Old School Tortoise”.

Without further ado we present the latest SS 2012 campaign, along with some of our favorite items from the collection:

Shop AM Eyewear Kaz Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>
Old School Tortoise >>
Red/White Limited Edition >>

Shop AM Eyewear Merridy Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>
Milky Way Limited Edition >>
Old School Tortoise >>

Shop AM Eyewear Mesh Sunglasses | Colors Available:
African Brown >>
Black/Blue Limited Edition >>
Black >>

Shop AM Eyewear Kaz Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Red/White Limited Edition >>
Black >>
Old School Tortoise >>

Shop AM Eyewear Chrissy Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Vintage Grain Limited Edition>>
Black >>

Shop AM Eyewear Walkski Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>

Shop AM Eyewear Kaz Eyeglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>
Old School Tortoise >>

Shop AM Eyewear Cobsey Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Vintage Grain >>

Shop AM Eyewear Kyle Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>

Shop AM Eyewear C-Lo Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Gold >>

Shop AM Eyewear Dellie Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>

Shop AM Eyewear Samantha Sunglasses | Colors Available:
Black >>

SHOP ALL AM EYEWEAR SUNGLASSES >>

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It really doesn’t get better than this.  Cutler and Gross’ unparalleled handmade craftsmanship is fused with Erdem’s discerning eye for print and color.  Named after Erdem’s mother, Marlene, the sunglasses are inspired by the glasses his mother wore in the 1960’s.

The frame is available in four truly stunning colorways which perfectly echo the sophisticated lace and floral prints of Erdem’s Spring Summer 2012 ready to wear collection (which was recently shown during London Fashion Week); It is available in “Ystad Flower”, White Lace, Black Lace, and Navy.  Giving it an extra bespoke touch, three of the colors actually have materials from Erdem’s SS12 collection encapsulated within the acetate!

“The woman wearing these glasses is chic, independent, and marches to the beat of her own drum.”

Check it out below:

Shop Cutler & Gross X Erdem Sunglasses- Ystad Flower >>

Shop Cutler & Gross X Erdem Sunglasses- White Lace >>

Shop Cutler & Gross X Erdem Sunglasses- Black Lace >>

Shop Cutler & Gross X Erdem Sunglasses- Navy >>

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