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RAEN Optics Shows Off 2012 Collection At Agenda 2012 (Video)
Fashion, Videos ♦ Posted 01/11/2012
The 2012 Agenda fashion tradeshow went down in Long Beach, California last week, and several brands showed off pieces from upcoming seasons. One brand we met up with is Southern Cali-based RAEN Optics, who pride themselves on providing consumers with high-end eyewear at an affordable price point. Our staff caught up with the brand's Creative Director Justin Heit, who gave us a little background about... |
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Designer Thom Browne, Dita Ready 2011 Fall/Winter Eyewear Collection
Fashion ♦ Posted 11/23/2011
New York-based designer Thom Browne is set to drop his much-anticipated Fall/Winter 2011 eyewear collection, done in collaboration with Dita Eyewear. Browne has garnered acclaim for his ready-to-wear collections in the past, and aims to stray from conventional eyewear trends with the forthcoming collaborative collection. "A blend between the craftsmanship that Dita has gained recognition... |
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Meet Corey Shapiro, The Man Behind Vintage Frames Company (Video)
Fashion, Videos ♦ Posted 11/02/2011
Corey Shapiro is the man behind popular sunglasses provider, The Vintage Frames Company, which specializes in ... well, vintage, rare, and iconic frames. In a video feature, produced by electronics company Sennheiser, the Montreal native gives viewers some insight into the growth of his company and how it all started. Shapiro explains how Vintage Frames... |
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Shwood & Pendleton Hook Up For Collaborative Pair Of Wooden Shades
Fashion ♦ Posted 10/31/2011
Portland-based sunglasses company, Shwood, recently joined forces with fellow Portland brand Pendleton Woolen Mills for a collaborative pair of wooden shades. The wooden shades (Shwood's trademark) are based on their "Candy" frames style, and were produced on a limited run. They feature laser-etched temples adorned with Pendleton's iconic "Chief Joseph" pattern. Pendleton produced a matching... |
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Shwood: Dell's America's Favorite Small Business (Ep. 1 & 2)
Fashion, Videos ♦ Posted 10/28/2011
Recently, Dell --in partnership with Mastercard and Microsoft -- invited small business owners to create and submit a video about their business for a chance to win $75,000 in cash and prizes, plus star in their very own online reality show. In the end, America decided the winner: Shwood Handcrafted Wooden Eyewear. In this first... |
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Arnette, Del The Funky Homosapien Collaborate On Signature Pair Of Sunglasses
Fashion ♦ Posted 10/20/2011
Sunglasses company, Arnette, announced this week the upcoming release of a collaborative pair of shades with prolific Heiroglyphics member, Del The Funky Homosapien. The company added Del's unique flair to their already released Fire Drill model, creating two new signature colorways, which will be available exclusively through retailer, Sunglasses Hut. Del's frame of choice, the... |
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The Hundreds Drops 2011 Fall Eyeware Collection
Fashion ♦ Posted 09/20/2011
Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand, The Hundreds, recently dropped their new eyeware for the Fall 2011 season, unleashed new colorways from their different styles. The new eyeware collection features a brand new style, heavily-influenced by the traditional aviator sunglass, called the Morrison, which is available in four different colorways -- including black, gold, gun metal, and silver. It also includes new colorways from carry-over classic styles... |
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Super Sunglasses Drops New 2011 Fall Shades
Fashion ♦ Posted 09/08/2011
Super Sunglasses, the shades company launched in 2007, has unveiled its new 2011 Fall releases, consisting of new versions of four of their trademark styles. The new shades boasts various new colorways of their Basic Elements, Flat Top Laca, Lucia and People Piedra models, as well as various lens options. Amongst the changes to the signature glasses are brown and Depression glass green lenses. The... |
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Shwood: Experiment No. 1 - Skateboard Shades (Video)
Fashion, Videos ♦ Posted 07/26/2011
Eric Singer, the founder of wooden sunglasses maker Shwood, meets up with HUF store owner Keith Hufnagel ... along with other skaters to hit the streets of Los Angeles for Shwood's latest experiment -- to make sunglasses from broken skateboard decks. In this clip, a slew of skaters ride through L.A. until their boards break, after which, the Shwood crew take them, and make shades... |
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Good Wood NYC Drops Introductory Pair Of Custom Shades
Fashion ♦ Posted 06/21/2011
Good Wood NYC, who is most known for their custom wooden jewelry, announced recently the upcoming release of their introductory pair of shades. Dubbed the "419", the shades are handcrafted in Brooklyn with "the highest quality components available," said the company. And, features walnut construction, UV protected lenses, and Italian hardware. The whole collection comes encased in a custom "419" wooden box, and a custom... |
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Crooks & Castles Releases Its 2011 Summer Eyewear Collection
Fashion ♦ Posted 06/09/2011
Popular lifestyle brand, Crooks & Castles, just unveiled their Summer 2011 Eyewear Collection, featuring new slick frames. There is three new styles in all -- including the Capitan, which is an aviator style frame; the Ladron, a block-style; the Violento, another block-style with different accents. Each style is available in either black or tortoise; and several detailed Crooks & Castles branding. The Medusa logo is... |
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Anarchy Eyewear Drops New Summer 'Burst Pack' For Transfer Shades
Fashion ♦ Posted 05/12/2011
Summer is around the corner, and Anarchy Eyewear is updating their "Transfer" shades style with what they call the "Burst Pack treatment." The company sent us over this new shades, which boast colored reflective lenses. There are two to choose from, and are available now. "Equipped with colored reflective lenses, the Burst Pack brings that flare for summer time shenanigans or simple chilling," the company... |
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Arnette Unveils New Spring Style, the Heavy Hitter -- Launches Giveaway
Fashion ♦ Posted 04/07/2011
California-based eyewear brand, Arnette, just hit us to reveal their newest 2011 Spring style, the "Heavy Hitter." The new Heavy Hitter sunglasses features oversized polycarbonate lenses, a flexible nylon frame, extra wide arms for maximum sun blockage, multi-piece temple inserts with recessed metal logo plaques, and polarized lenses on select colorways. They are "big, bold and badass," said a rep for... |
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Wiz Khalifa's Limited 'Elevators' Sunglasses Nearly Sold Out
Fashion ♦ Posted 03/12/2011
Wiz Khalifa made have created a smash with his "Black and Yellow" single, but he also knows his fashion ... because his limited edition pairs of sunglasses, dubbed the Elevators, have nearly sold out. Released in late November, only 500 pairs were available to the public at a price tag of $225 a pop. But, since their drop, they're almost all gone, according to reports.... |
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