If you’ve been keeping up with the Vizio Optic Blog, you already know that contrary to popular belief, it’s important to wear sunglasses in the winter! You may not be spending your days out by the pool or on the beach, but the cloudy days we so often have this season just bring the sun’s rays to you in different ways. Rather than wearing your usual summer shades, designer sunglasses for the winter have a couple different requirements.
The two main things you want in a pair of sunglasses this winter are gray lenses and a cozy fit. The color of these lenses are optimal for winter lighting conditions, and the close fit allows full protection from the low and varied angles at which the UVA and UVB rays are coming through the clouds. Maui Jim sunglasses and Mosley Tribes sunglasses make great options for men and women.
Maui Jim Kahana sunglasses are a semi-rimless frame with a lightweight design. The sporty look is perfect for looking casual in outdoor activities, with oval lenses in light gray to ward off the rays bouncing off of the white snow.
Maui Jim Alana sunglasses for women are a chic way to stay protected this winter. The curvy black frame mixes plastic and gunmetal temples, which are accented by leaf-shaped hinges in silver. The metal arm pieces are capped with plastic for a comfortable fit.
Those who like a unisex look should try out Mosley Tribes Hillyard sunglasses, which are also fitted with light gray lenses. Made entirely with plastic, this style has a straight top rim and straight black arms – the perfect option for the minimalist in you.
One of the major trends for the upcoming season is bold colors, and Face a Face eyewear has some bright and fun new glasses that will keep ladies looking fashionable and stylish this spring. The French brand is known for its creative and innovative designs, with the new collection further exemplifying its commitment to the hottest looks of the moment.
Face a Face Sorel 1 eyeglasses are a great choice for those who want a subtle pop of color. The lightweight metal glasses comes in a beautiful brown, with a complementary tortoise pattern along the arm pieces. The refined cat-eye shape adds a slight retro inspiration to these feminine frames.
Ladies who aren’t afraid to try new hues should try Face a Face Alice 2 eyeglasses, which come in purple and are accented by a funky brown-and-yellow pattern along the temples. The rectangular shape of these glasses makes them perfect for both professional and social settings, allowing you to seamlessly transition from a sophisticated look in the daytime to playful at night.
Here is where Face a Face gets really bold with its designs. Certainly not for those who like to blend in, Face a Face Popup 2 eyeglasses are multicolored, featuring a transparent pink, red, and orange front rim and temples patterned yellow and brown. These frames also mix up the rectangle and cat-eye shapes for a truly unique look that is eccentric and stylish.
Cat-eye sunglasses have long been the face of the retro trends of high fashion. While models strut their stuff down the runway donning a pair of these flared shades, you can wow everybody around you with a pair of your own designer sunglasses as well. CHANEL, Face a Face, and Vue dc make it easy for just about anybody to add some couture into their everyday looks.
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Bold fashionistas should look to CHANEL 5203 sunglasses, an extreme cat-eye frame that has been seen on Lindsay Lohan and other stylish celebs. The oversized black frame is very glamorous, subtly accented by the signature CC logo that we all know and love in white lacquer.
Interested in a more understated style? Face a Face Brune 4 sunglasses offer a more delicate look, with a feminine, recessed trim around the front rim and curvy arm pieces. The temples have a single round dot on each side. This style from Face a Face is offered in several colors, including white and gray, black and gold, and brown and gold.
Those who want to make an impression on their peers will love Vue dc CAT sunglasses. The brand is known for making standout pieces in their sunwear collection, and CAT’s mix of a cat-eye shape and round lenses are a beautiful blend of sixties trends. This style comes in a clear black pattern or transparent brown.
As seen in the latest fashion shows, retro eyewear is still the mode this season. Round sunglasses in particular are a great way to add a bit of vintage flair in your style, and Vizio Optic has plenty to choose from.
One of the most popular styles is a pair of Ray Ban Rounded Wayfarer 4141 sunglasses, a twist on the original Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses style. The rounded version, which comes in Light Havana and Black, features circular lenses inside the iconic frame, with flared outer tips and silver accents in the corner. The brand’s signature embellishes the temples.
For an ultra-feminine version of this look, there are Face a Face Roses 3 sunglasses. Drawing from the mod looks of the past, the large round lenses are locked into a glossy plastic frame with a recessed trim. The front rim is a beautiful shiny black, complemented by the stark white temples that slope into curved ear pieces. The voluptuous arms of Roses 3 are accented with one silver dot that subtly completes the statement frames.
Those who are going for a more authentic look without the modern tweaks may like Oliver Goldsmith Koko sunglasses, a distinctly retro style. The thick, round rims and gray lenses are inspired by the oversized sunwear of the 1960s. Koko also features a laser-etched OG symbol in the lens corner, two silver circle accents on the temples, and straight paddle arm pieces that sit comfortably over the ears.
Think you don’t need sunglasses in the winter? Think again! It may not feel like you’re getting much sun in the cold weather months, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t subject to the dangers of harmful UVA and UVB rays. Protection doesn’t have to be boring either – be smart about your eye health and look cool and fashionable at the same time with a pair of LINDBERG sunglasses.
Before you jump right in to picking out your favorite designer sunglasses, make sure you know why LINDBERG is a top choice among eyewear fans. Some of the most attractive features of the Danish brand’s sunwear line includes premium PVD coating for extremely durable frames, Zeiss lenses that offer outstanding optical quality, a screw-less hinge that eradicates the need for routine adjustments, and the freedom to customize the design with certain titanium styles.
For men, a popular look is the LINDBERG Sun 8555. These aviator sunglasses have a retro look with a modern touch, thanks to the super lightweight titanium that frames the vintage-inspired lenses. This straight double-bridged model comes in SC01 (silver with gray lenses) and SC03 (gold with brown lenses).
Keeping in line with the retro look is LINDBERG Sun 8550 for women. The beige frames are accented with black along the outer rim, and are connected to matching black-accented beige temples via the world-patented screw-less hinge. With glamorous brown lenses, you’ll be looking like a Hollywood diva in no time.
Don’t let the cold days of winter fool you into thinking you don’t need protection from the sun. Visit VizioOptic.com and check out our vast collection of designer sunglasses today.
Some of the most well-made designer eyeglasses come from Denmark, including one of our favorites at Vizio Optic – ProDesign eyewear, a brand known for its clean lines and high quality. Axiom is the latest collection from the Danish company being touted for its “optimized simplicity.”
Inspired by a bracelet seen in New York City, ProDesign Iris 5133 eyeglasses feature a cut-out 3D pattern on the temples. It took the designers quite a while to create exactly what they had envisioned for the feminine metal frames, finally settling on the semi-rimless eyeglasses style in two tones. The 5133 is available in brown/green, black/gold, green/purple, purple/gold (above), red/silver, and pink/purple.
ProDesign 6118 eyeglasses are a more casual style with an athletic appeal. These frames are made of super lightweight stainless steel, measuring as thin as 0.5mm for a weightless feel on your face, and also have a screw-less hinge design so you never have to worry about needing adjustments. There are four colors each for both men and women, including the above silver frame with the orange silicone strip.
The standout model in this ProDesign eyeglasses collection is the ProDesign 6501 eyeglass frames. The front gradient rims are made of a strong and durable material known as NXT, which is actually used for lenses. This gives the transparent colored frames an illuminated look. The screw-less hinge and temples are made of stainless steel, with a laser-cut pattern that gives a futuristic vibe. ProDesign 6501 glasses are available in light purple, dark purple, brown, white, gold, and violet.
To purchase a pair of ProDesign glasses from the Axiom collection, or for more information on color options, contact us at sales@viziooptic.com or give us a call at 866-411-9428.
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In pop culture, the art of remaining relevant lies in the ability to constantly reinvent one’s self, something stars like Madonna and have done throughout their whole careers. In the fashion department, perhaps one of the most long-lasting accessories are Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, which get a vintage-inspired update this season with the limited edition Color Block collection.
The face of the exclusive new line is Ray Ban RB2140 sunglasses in color 1085, a multicolored grid-like pattern that takes its inspiration from De Stijl painter Piet Mondrian. With blue, red, yellow, orange and clear colors filling the grid, the stained glass-esque pattern looks absolutely stunning when the sunlight hits the frame, running through the translucent plastic and creating a truly illuminated look.
With the Mondrian look as a basis for inspiration, Ray Ban sunglasses reinvent the pattern over and over again with several color combinations. Seen above is the red and beige design (color 1083), which brings out the rose-colored strands in strawberry blonde hair. Brunettes may want to check out color 1086, which features a complementary brown and light-blue pattern.
For a more subtle way to look funky and chic, the varying shades of gray in color 1084 will do the trick.
Vizio Optic carries a vast selection of Ray Ban sunglasses, including limited edition styles not pictured on the website. Please email us at sales@viziooptic.com or call 866-411-9428 for more information on how you can own a pair of these exclusive Rare Prints sunglass frames.
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Vizio Optic recently received a very special shipment! CHANEL’s FW 2011/2012 Prestige Collection has finally arrived and is simply beautiful. This limited edition of CHANEL eyewear features brand new La Chaîne styles, which have been reintroduced into the seasonal collection after high demand from the brand’s biggest fans.
While every pair of CHANEL eyeglasses and sunglasses are special, La Chaîne frames have gorgeous detailing in silver and gold. The black and silver pairings are quite rare at CHANEL, making some of the Prestige styles extremely exclusive.
One of the new arrivals at Vizio Optic is style 3223Q, which are black cat-eye shaped CHANEL glasses that have silver chain detailing on the temples with a black lambskin strip weaved through the links. We also received style 3222Q – a dark tortoise frame with gold chain arms and matching lambskin.
As for CHANEL sunglasses, new arrivals include style 5208Q, which are glamorous square frames with soft lambskin weaved through the silver chain. CHANEL 4194Q sunglasses are an aviator-style frame in gold, accented with taupe lambskin.
All of the CHANEL La Chaîne frames come in multiple colors. For more details on each styles, or information on availability and how you can purchase these limited edition designer eyeglasses and sunglasses, please contact us at sales@viziooptic.com or 617-739-4141. More photos of these CHANEL styles can be found on the Vizio Optic Facebook page.
Looking for last-minute ideas for your holiday gifts? Ray Ban sunglasses are an excellent choice for the family or friend with a fashionable sense of style. The brand has released its latest Limited Edition line just in time for you to finish up the last few loved ones on your list.
Ray Ban’s Limited Edition Ultra collection takes the Aviator and Caravan styles to a luxurious new level. Both models are made of titanium and plated with 18-karat yellow or white gold.
Ray Ban Ultra Aviator sunglasses feature the classic aviator shape, with a double bridge and adjustable nose pads for the best fit. There are also plastic tortoise ear pieces for supreme comfort.
Ray Ban Ultra Caravan sunglasses are similar to the previous style, but have a squared off lens shape for a more retro vibe. A thinner double bridge sets this model apart from the traditional aviator, and features an engraved Ray Ban logo on the frame’s temples.
Both pairs of sunglasses in the Ultra collection have P3 polarized lenses that are treated with anti-reflective and hydro-oleophobic coatings. The latter treatment essentially makes the lenses waterproof, so that you have optimal vision in various weather conditions.
Ray Ban glasses are a wonderful idea for gifts this holiday season. Not only are they a staple of the fashion elite’s wardrobe, but the Ultra line is a collector’s item that your friends and family will always love and enjoy.
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This weekend Vizio Optic will be hosting a very special fashion event with German designer ic! berlin! If you’ve been reading our blog, you know we are huge fans of the brand’s patented hinge technology, and we can’t wait to showcase the entire collection for you this Saturday, December 10!
From 12 to 4 pm, visitors will be able to look through the vast line of ic! berlin eyewear, which features cool and chic designs that appeal to both men and women. Each pair of ic! berlin eyeglasses and sunglasses is made with a spring-hinge-clasp design the eliminates the need for screws by using interlocking pieces. This way, you never have to worry about your ic! berlin glasses coming loose or requiring adjustments.
Additionally, if you happen to sit on them or they endure any other harsh treatment, the light-as-a-feather titanium frames are flexible, resilient, and snap right back on if they come apart.
From thin metal ic! berlin sunglasses and eyeglasses that everyone from Brad Pitt and Jason Statham to Madonna and Felicity Huffman love and wear regularly, to the modern acetate styles that offer a more playful look, there is something for everyone when it comes to this brand.
At our fashion event this Saturday, sponsored by our friends at vinodivino in Brookline, visitors will enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers with the exclusive chance to explore ic! berlin’s entire eyewear collection. Our gift to you is $100 towards your prescription purchase, which will enter you into our raffle to win a free eyeglass frame!
Flex spenders, don’t forget, this is an excellent opportunity to use your flex dollars before they expire at the end of the month!
Please RSVP to the ic! berlin fashion event at 11 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, here.
