Archive for May, 2012

ClearVision Optical and Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Launch Exclusive Facebook-Only Sweepstakes

May 31st, 2012

Eyewear industry leader ClearVision Optical and Marc Ecko Cut & Sew announce the launch of an exclusive Facebook-only sweepstakes. Fans of Marc Ecko Cut & Sew can enter to win a pair of frames from the Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Eyewear Collection.

Keeping with both ClearVision Optical and the Cut & Sew brand’s focus on social and emerging media, the sweepstakes provides a fantastic opportunity to engage users and encourage new “likes” to the Cut & Sew Facebook page. ClearVision will use its own Facebook platform to cross-promote the eyewear giveaway, as well as the recently launched optical Virtual Try On (VTO) website, www.marceckoeyewear.com, for the Cut & Sew eyewear brand.

The Enter Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Eyewear Giveaway is accessible only to Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Facebook fans. Participants can enter via Facebook for a chance to be one of 5 lucky winners to receive a stylish Cut & Sew frame. They can visit the Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Facebook page, www.facebook.com/cutandsew, and click on the Marc Ecko Giveaway tab to sign up. The tab will take them to an entry form to be filled out with their name, address, phone number and email address. Only one entry will be accepted per email address.

Online entries must be received no later than June 19, 2012 at 11:59 pm PT. Winners will be selected randomly and contacted directly by June 21st. Visit www.facebook.com/cutandsew for a complete list of rules, regulations and exclusions.

For more information and to gain access to the sweepstakes, please visit or “Like” the Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Facebook page www.facebook.com/cutandsew.

To learn more about the Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Collection or to bring the styles to a dispensary, please contact a ClearVision Sales Consultant or call 1.800.645.3733. For more information on ClearVision Optical and its portfolio of brands, please visit www.cvoptical.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/clearvisionoptical

About ClearVision
Founded in 1949, ClearVision Optical is an award-winning leader in the optical industry, designing and distributing eyewear and sunwear for top brands, such as BCBGMAXAZRIA, Cole Haan, Ellen Tracy, IZOD, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, Ocean Pacific, Jessica McClintock and Fisher-Price®.ClearVision’s house brands include ClearVision Collection, Junction City and Digit. A privately held company, ClearVision is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York and has more than 250 associates throughout the U.S. ClearVision’s collections are distributed throughout North America and 20 countries around the globe. To learn more about ClearVision Optical, visit www.cvoptical.com or join us Facebook community, www.facebook.com/clearvisionoptical and stay updated on all the latest ClearVision news.


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ClearVision Optical Extends Its Iconic IZOD Collection With New IZOD and IZOD LX Styles

May 31st, 2012

Known around the world for its sporty-functional fusion, the iconic IZOD brand offers sleek, sophisticated eyewear for every aspect of life. IZOD provides classic designs for a contemporary active lifestyle with its modern, clean styling, fashionable eye shapes, rich acetate materials and subtle accents. Vintage-inspired designs with a modern twist are the backbone of IZOD LX, a high-fashion, trend-setting layer of IZOD eyewear that brings vintage inspired eye shapes, contemporary design elements and distinguishing signature temple tips into a collection that extends the IZOD brand.

IZOD LX 406
The LX 406 is a vintage-inspired eye shape with a flat metal top brow that gives it a fashionable edge. A stainless steel combo frame, the LX 406 features rich acetate materials, a tooled “IZ” logo at both temples that add polish and custom leaf spring hinges that are technically-appealing and durable. The IZOD LX 406 is available in Brown, Black and Chrome.

IZOD 407
This polished modified rectangle frame features clean, contoured acetate temples. A traditional look with laser engraved logo detailing on both temples, the 407 is available in Black & Brown.

IZOD 408
The 408 is a fashionable flat, metal semi-rimless frame in a modern rectangle eye shape. It features contoured acetate temples and IZOD metal logo plaque detailing. It is available in Black and Olive.

IZOD 409
The 409 is a clean modified rectangle eye shape with a bold sculpted metal temple design and the tooled IZOD logo on both temples. The all-metal frame features integrated spring hinges and is available in Blue, Brown and Slate.

The IZOD collection also includes IZOD PFX, IZOD Boys and IZOD PerformX Boys. To learn more about the IZOD Collection, please contact a ClearVision Sales Consultant or call 1.800.645.3733.

For more information on ClearVision Optical and its portfolio of brands, please visit www.cvoptical.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/clearvisionoptical

 

About ClearVision
Founded in 1949, ClearVision Optical is an award-winning leader in the optical industry, designing and distributing eyewear and sunwear for top brands, such as BCBGMAXAZRIA, Cole Haan, Ellen Tracy, IZOD, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Eyewear, Ocean Pacific, Jessica McClintock and Fisher-Price®. ClearVision’s house brands include ClearVision Collection, Junction City and Digit. A privately held company, ClearVision is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York and has more than 250 associates throughout the U.S. ClearVision’s collections are distributed throughout North America and 20 countries around the globe.


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Best Image’s Website Gets Ready For Summer!

May 30th, 2012

Best Image Optical from the sunshine state, Florida gets ready for summer by revamping their corporate site to a colorful summer theme. The Best Image website uses moving tiles on their front page to showcase beautiful eyewear, models, and summer photography. Here are some highlights on the new moving tiles:

  • Tiles when highlighted unveil caption text about the tile.
  • Some tiles are video ready and can be played.
  • Tiles’ showcasing our eyewear redirects you when clicked on to our catalog page to view the frame’s different colors and specs.
  • Brand tiles direct you to information about the brand and its current campaign.
  • Themed after summer colors: tangerine, lime green, and expresso brown.
  • Font used is light and easy to read.

View the updated Best Image Optical website at: www.bestimageoptical.com. If you would
to provide feedback, you can do so by email at marketing@bestimageoptical.com

About Best Image Optical
Best image Optical offers fashionable, timely & on trend styles that can be found in all of
our three eyewear brands: Dolabany, Mario Galbatti and Plume Paris. Utilizing the finest
materials as well as our attention to detail in our designs, Best Image Optical continues to
be an industry leader offering some of the finest eyewear in the market today.


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Revolution Eyewear Releases Six New Stunning True Religion Sun Styles

May 30th, 2012

Revolution Eyewear releases 6 new stunning True Religion Sun styles for their exquisite brand of couture eyewear which portrays the same Hippie, Bohemian-Chic-Flare with a Vintage-Feel-Vibe that their jeans emit. That coupled with finest quality components found in the industry today, you will find yourself completely satisfied with your purchase.

www.revolutioneyewear.com

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Roberto Cavalli Presents Special Edition Sunglasses Collection For Fall-Winter 2012/2013 Fashion Show

May 29th, 2012

“An earthly paradise populated by creatures of fantasy… the Eden of femininity … my creativity is expressed through clothes which make the Cavalli woman a sensual and mysterious being.”

– Roberto Cavalli

The alluring Wild Diva model is a celebration of woman and pays homage to her femininity. An iconic, glamorous, savage model with a unique look whose audacious shape and surprising colours make it very daring; these sunglasses are for women who want to be noticed.

Skilfully crafted on the front for a “second skin” effect, it expresses an impetuous temperament through bold lines and strong traits, underscored by a crocodile/ostrich/shagreen print.

Bold chromatic contrasts, from the winter colours that swing from black tobacco to purple and back, to the stronger and more extreme pink, violet, yellow and acid green colours, all with matching or contrasting shaded lenses to add emphasis to the fashion essence of these sunglasses.

www.marcolinusa.com

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It’s Time To Head To The Beach With Vera Bradley “Island Style” Sunglasses

May 29th, 2012

It’s time to head to the beach, the lake and the pool for a little vacation time. The “Island Style” collection of Vera Bradley sunglasses combine fashionable shapes with classic Vera Bradley colors to create the latest in stylish sunwear. With unique design elements inspired by the latest Vera Bradley colors, Kim, Katie, Miriam, Margarette, Florence, Leigh, Ashton and Blair are sure to make a splash! The McGee Group has partnered with Carl Zeiss, Inc. to offer a wide range of lenses, from solid to fashion gradient colors. Vera Bradley sunglasses by the McGee Group combine the latest fashion trends with classic Vera Bradley colors to create a look perfect for any woman.

Model: Kim
To create a quick fashion statement, grab a pair of oversized sunglasses! Kim offers a oversized eyeshape for the modern woman. Kim is a 1970s inspired silhouette, with petite temples featuring an embossed enamel fill. Kim is available in Ellie Blue and Suzani.

Model: Katie
Katie also offers a oversized eyeshape for the modern woman. Katie is a stunning triple layer acetate frame with the latest Vera Bradley colors on the interior temples. Katie is polarized, and is available in Floral Nightingale and Suzani.

Model: Miriam
Miriam offers a more classic look, with design details that make a stunning statement. Miriam has a classic modified rectangular eyeshape, with quilted temples and Vera Bradley key hole endpiece. Miriam is polarized, and available in two colors.

Model: Margarette
Margarette is a trendy frame with a sophisticated twist, combining a marbled or tort exterior with the Vera Bradley color on the interior temples. Margarette is polarized, and available in two colors.

Model: Ashton
Ashton also offers a more classic look, with design details that make a stunning statement. Ashton has an oversized rounded eyeshape and metal temple decor inspired by the Vera Bradley Island Blooms and Camellia colors, displayed prominently on the interior temples.

Model: Florence
The classic aviator and wayfarer never go out of style. Florence provides a contemporary twist on this classic shape, with a larger eyeshape and thin, sleek temples in Floral Nightingale and Rosy Posies.

Model: Blair
Blair offers a different twist on the classic aviator, with metal temple accents and bold Vera Bradley colors on the exterior temples. Blair is a polarized frame, and is available in Camellia and Suzani.

Model: Leigh
Leigh is a classic wayfarer with Vera Bradley branding on the exterior temple and the latest Vera Bradley patterns on the interior temple. Leigh is available in Camellia and Rosy Posies.

Purchase any 12 frames from the Vera Bradley “Island Style” collection and receive a Vera Bradley Beach Towel and two-sided poster.

www.mcgeegroup.com

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Tommy Hilfiger Announce The Addition Of Children’s Sunglasses And Optical Frames To Their Eyewear Collection

May 28th, 2012

The Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is wholly owned by PVH Corp., is pleased to announce the addition of children’s sunglasses and optical frames to the Tommy Hilfiger eyewear collection. The junior frames are inspired by the brand’s classic American cool heritage. Targeted to 8 to 12 year-olds, the Tommy Hilfiger children’s eyewear collection meets the needs of young customers, ensuring functionality, comfort and protection for the eyes.

Model: TH 1148/s
These sports-inspired, rectangular-shaped, wraparound sunglasses in multi-layer acetate stand out among the new models. They are the ideal sunglasses for leisure time, holidays and outdoor activities. Tommy Hilfiger’s signature flag is featured on the temples, displayed in bright, vibrant colors: purple/white/pink, blue/white/yellow, blue/red/white, and red/white/blue

Model: TH 1144
This group features classic shapes with a youthful feel, such as the preppy, vintage style acetate model. A smooth, round shape features bold color combinations in four shades; transparent light brown/white, blue/red, transparent red/blue, and cyclamen/fuchsia. The flex hinge on the temples ensures comfort and versatility.

The new children’s sunglasses and optical frames come with a soft protective case featuring the signature Tommy Hilfiger ribbon.

www.safilo.com

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Inspired By Trends From Around The World, The Odyssey Sun Collection By Seraphin Eyewear

May 25th, 2012

“Inspired by trends from around the world, the Odyssey Sun Collection presents a contemporary feel to timeless vintage shapes. Each frame’s classic past and stylish new design make it the ultimate accessory for the modern traveler. The Odyssey Sun Collection is worth the journey.”
– Josh Wyman, Marketing Coordinator

When exploring the world of vintage luxury eyewear, Seraphin combines trends from around the globe with fine materials to create timeless designs. The Odyssey Sun Collection personifies the spirit of Seraphin: vintage styles from a bygone era revamped for life’s new voyages.

Chicago Sun
The Chicago Sun is introduced as a chic, cat-eye design inspired by sunglasses worn by women along the French Riviera in the late 1950’s. Premium Italian acetate and temple accents add to the allure of the Chicago Sun. Available in two classic colors: Black Tokyo and Tokyo Tortoise.

Jefferson Sun
The executive style of the Jefferson Sun was inspired by the legendary look of French racecar drivers, looking for optimum coverage as they maneuver the countryside. It also provides the comfort needed to be worn on a cross country excursion or a Caribbean cruise. The Jefferson Sun boasts an impressive color palette including Black, Dark Tortoise, Butterscotch Tortoise, & Antique Crystal.

Seraphin sun frames include a soft sided leather case & cleaning cloth. Seraphin counter cards, large window banners, logo plaques, and 8 piece displays are available.

www.seraphin.com

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Columbia Eyewear Collection Introduces Four New Ophthalmic Models For Spring 2012

May 24th, 2012

Model: Glen Canyon

Model: Gifford

Model East Peak

Model: Mitchell Creek

Columbia Eyewear collection introduces four new performance ophthalmic models for Spring 2012. All models feature Columbia’s high-quality, performance features and materials, such as a new soft-touch Monel metal finish, milled and polished acetate temples, and heavy-duty, mono-block, integrated spring hinges.

“Aesthetically speaking, we were inspired by Columbia Sportswear’s recent and growing domination of the sport-performance shoe category of business. Their Spring 2012 footwear collection offers amazing functional features as well as memorable design features such as waterproof, drainable-sole “water” shoes, ultra-lightweight trail-running shoes, and each model displays it’s own unique, graphic patterning on the soles. We used this unique patterning on the inside of three of the eyewear frames, and on all four modes, our overall temple shapes were crafted to mimic these details” said Worldwide Brand Manager Connie Reiss. “We stayed true to our signature dual-coloration schemes to provide color accent, but made certain the combos weren’t too aggressive as to offend more conservative tastes. The new series perfectly reflects Columbia materials quality tradition and therefore, ultimately providing frame performance suited for work and outdoor play alike.” said Reiss.

Columbia Sportswear’s product development heritage dictates function first. All Columbia products, eyewear included, offer features that allow the core consumer to stay out longer and do more in the greater outdoors. Also inherent in Columbia’s development philosophy is a solid respect product quality, specifically exemplified in this gorgeous, 4-model performance series: Glen Canyon, Gifford, Mitchell Creek and East Peak.

www.lamyamerica.com

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Top Bassmaster Classic Finishers Relied on Wiley X Sunglasses To Keep Them Focused

May 23rd, 2012

Fan favorite and perennial Angler of the Year threat Edwin Evers finished the 2012 Classic close behind Horton in 8th Place, weighing in 43 lbs., 8 oz. of bass.

For millions of Americans, fishing is a way to relax and unwind on the water. To professional bass anglers competing on the world’s biggest stage, it’s a tough way to make a living. On a typical workday, they have to compete against finicky fish and a couple dozen of the world’s best anglers. With literally hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line, these guys need every performance edge they can get.

While these fierce competitors are understandably guarded about most fishing secrets, one thing some share in common is as visible as the nose on their face — high-performance sunglasses from leading manufacturer Wiley X,® Inc.

Two of the Top 10 finishers at the Bassmaster Classic — widely hailed as the sport’s biggest annual event — relied on Wiley X sunglasses to keep them focused and comfortable during long pre-fishing and tournament days on the water. Long-time Wiley X pro angler Timmy Horton ended the three-day event in 6th Place with a total of 44 lbs., 13 oz. (just one ounce out of 5th Place). Fan favorite and perennial Angler of the Year threat Edwin Evers finished the 2012 Classic close behind Horton in 8th Place, weighing in 43 lbs., 8 oz. of bass.

Wiley X’s team of Pro Anglers for 2012 reads likes an all star roster of bass fishing, including additional names like 2009 Bassmaster Classic Champion/2007 Angler of the Year Skeet Reese, Stephen Browning and Jared Linter. Wiley X is also the eyewear of choice for saltwater fishing personality Mark Davis of The Outdoor Channel’s Big Water Adventures and Bill Blodgett, host of Telly Award-winning Majesty Outdoors on NBC Sports. In addition to these on-air fishing personalities, top fishing guides like Oregon’s John Garrett and Floridians Chris O’Neil and Ryan Rowen rely on Wiley X to give themselves – and their customers — a competitive edge. “We’re proud to be associated with these professional anglers and honored that we continue to play a role in their success on the water,” said Wiley X Co-Owner Myles Freeman, Jr.

Wiley X’s advanced polarized lenses — available in a wide variety of comfortable, stylish models — provide these anglers with superior glare-cutting performance and the visual acuity to read bottom contour and spot fish in and around structure. The unparalleled protection Wiley X provides to anglers is equally important to these pros. Wiley X is the only premium performance sunglasses brand whose entire line meets the stringent ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Velocity and High Mass Impact Safety standards. From airborne dust and debris to flying insect strikes when racing across the lake at 60 mph, anglers’ eyes are under constant assault. Not to mention the inherent dangers when flinging heavy jigs, pulling big bass out of cover or trying to free a snagged crank bait. Wiley X provides these professional fishermen with advanced protection that goes far beyond the harmful rays of the sun.

For more information about Wiley X’s Pro Bass Fishing Team for 2012 — or the company’s complete line of performance protective eyewear for every outdoor sport and activity — contact Wiley X, Inc. at 7800 Patterson Pass Road, Livermore, CA 94550 • Telephone: (800) 776-7842

www.wileyx.com

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