If you are reading any type of trend or fashion magazines, you are probably hearing the term, color blocking. So what is it? In simplistic terms designers (furniture to eyewear) add two or more 'blocks' of color' to create a visual appeal. Note the colors are not all matchy- matchy, no patterns or prints. Color Blocking in Eyewear. Clunks … [Read more...]
I was sad to read about the passing of Vidal Sassoon this week. I admired the man and his work from the age of 13 when I first got my hair cut at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London. Sassoon's styles became "emblematic of freedom and good health". Many years later, just by coincidence I worked for Vidal Sassoon, Inc. in marketing. Our famous … [Read more...]
Many people think the economy is not reviving, but in case you think all luxury purchases have stopped, check out Corey Shapiro's (Vintage Frame Company) upcycled vintage Goliath Sunglasses remade into $25,000, 2,000 diamonds sunglasses. This makes this for 2012 on the list of Most Expensive Eyewear. Does anyone remember the Goliath Sunglasses? … [Read more...]
We think we need to know more about sports lenses but have only talked about sports performance sun lenses so far. Do optical consumers need sports specific lenses? Let’s look at some stats: Team Sports: The top three most popular team sports are basketball (26.3 million), baseball (15.0 million), and outdoor soccer (14.2 … [Read more...]
Spotted another optical crime, this one was by the character Selina Meyer aka Julia Louis-Dreyfus who stars as the Vice President in this new HBO comedy series Veep. (HBO, Sundays nights at 10, Eastern and Pacific times; 9, Central time.) It is sort of bad taste opti-fun! Selena is about to make an entrance into a meeting and her assistant … [Read more...]
Global marketing communications firm JWT believes that "3D is the new HD," with the format set to break into the small screen this year as successfully as it has done the big screen thanks to Avatar. Expect further three-dimensional invasions of the living room later this year - sports network ESPN plans to launch a dedicated 3D channel .– … [Read more...]
One of the oldest and independently, family run eyewear companies is Zyloware Eyewear. Founded in 1923 by Joseph Shyer, Zyloware originated in Long Island City, New York. At that time the area was surrounded by potato fields. For over 90 years, through expansions into the global supplier it is today, Zyloware has evolved into a well known eyewear … [Read more...]
I was checking my email today and say to myself "Are those my Ellen Tracy eyeglass frames? Yes they are, the exact Ellen Tracy frame by ClearVision Optical that I am currently wearing. One of my favorite eyeglass frames. It is on this display from Fashion Optical Display! Of course I have my computer lenses in this frame (Shamir's Office) so I … [Read more...]
Costa unveiled fish sculptures of a tarpon, blue marlin and bass -- built entirely out of its own sunglass parts. A mix of lenses, hinges, frame arms, nose pads, side shields and retainer cord segments from hundreds of Costa sunglasses went into building the mounted fish sculptures , Each fish was built using the sunglass lens color and frame … [Read more...]
Through the years, the silver screen has venerated fashion by giving actors a salient persona through modish outfits, sleek cars, and distinct hairstyles all the way to iconic eyewear. Let’s take a look at some of the most talked about movie roles, scenes, and posters which caught everybody’s eye with their famed spectacles. 1. Breakfast at … [Read more...]
We recently wrote about the importance of optical fixtures and asked what you have to say about this subject and your experiences. Dale David, Optical Manager for Jervey Eye Group with four locations responded as he had worked with Fashion Optical Display a few years ago and they are planning on doing some remodeling again. They have also been busy … [Read more...]
The following is our updated Eco Friendly Eyewear list of companies using wood, either FSC Certified or reclaimed, salvaged wood, Reclaimed skateboard deck eyewear, Reused Airplane parts eyewear. This list is growing from last year. Some of the companies also have bamboo and buffalo horn eyewear. Just for keeping it clean, I took out the 'wood … [Read more...]
I saw that a new TV show about crazy obsessions was airing on TV with the first one about obsessive collectors of Cabbage Patch Kids. Did you know there is a Sarah Palin Cabbage Patch Kid? I didn't, here she is and I think they captured her eyeglasses pretty well. What do you think? Did they make a miniature version of her Optylux … [Read more...]
Several Years ago we wrote a post on the return of Victory Optical to the optical industry. Rarely have we written a post where we got the comments that we did in such full support of Victory Optical: 'My grandmother, Mary Jadus, used to work at Victory Optical in the 50′s and 60′s…I remember her coming home with some of the strangest … [Read more...]
Several years ago we did a post on Recycling Cell Phones as an opportunity for Eye Care Professionals. This just showed up in our google alerts. Dr. Robert E. Reid (OD) is asking all residents to donate Cell Phones for Soldiers as a fund-raisers. MARION - Optometrist Dr. Robert E. Reid and nonprofit Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc. is asking … [Read more...]
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