Fashion Finds: Drift Eyewear.

The Chicago based brand uses old skateboards for their eyewear brand.

 The entire Drift Eyewear collection is made from reclaimed wood.

 Each pair of Drifts are made by hand.

There are 3 cities in which you can go and try on a pair of their frames.

Each of their frames are named after famous literary characters.

Retailers selling these exclusive frames (listed below):

Chicago - LabRabbit

New York - Brooklyn Eyeworks

Los Angeles - L.A. Eyeworks

Below are pictures from their collection:

Atticus Frames

Caulfield Frames

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Addiction Of The Day: Personalized Ray-Bans.

How cool is this, personalized Ray-Bans?

I will definitely be ordering myself a pair!

There are endless options of what you can do with your Ray-Bans, from the model, to the color of the frame, to the lenses, to the size, to the initials—all done easily online. The price isn’t much different and the delivery is superfast. Best of all, there will never be any doubt that they’re mine.

Ray-Ban Remix sunglasses, $180, visit Ray-Ban

Campaign Ad: James Franco x Gucci.

After producing The Director, a documentary about Gucci designer Frida Giannini, do-everything guy James Franco is back to direct a new Gucci eyewear video. Titled Techno Color Sunglasses, the video was filmed at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles and stars Franco himself alongside model Natalia Bonifacci. They both wear Gucci’s colorful new frames and instantly engage in a romantic pursuit. The vibe is cool and retro, with washed-out colors, classic cars, and plenty of Hollywood glamour.

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How About Some Shade?

Maison Martin Margiela has always been a secretive house. Its labels are nothing more than white stitches; its namesake designer, who left the house in 2009, has been photographed only about twice; and its current creative team is completely anonymous. Now the ever-provocative clothier is joining forces with Berlin-based minimalist eyewear brand Mykita for a special capsule collection, which will be unveiled tomorrow at Mykita’s Soho flagship. “The conversations with Maison Martin Margiela began in June 2012,” recalled Mykita CEO and creative director Moritz Krueger. “For us, a collaboration is like an exothermic reaction, where we are mixing the DNA of two companies as ingredients together in a test glass: The result is a truly new matter.”

Krueger was shy to reveal the details of their collaborative process (no Margiela inner workings coming out here). He would talk about the results: two design groups—the Essential, which Krueger described as “historical eyeglass forms translated into the contemporary context,” and the DUAL, the more deconstructed of the two. “The glasses are not designed for any one person in mind,” explained Krueger of the shades, which, priced at $550, debut exclusively here. “None of the Maison’s or Mykita’s creations have that purpose. The Mykita x Maison Martin Margiela collection boasts a whole range of glasses, from ultralight metallic structures to thicker, cat-eye or round acetate frames.” Available at Mykita and MMM stores beginning April 17, these shades will definitely help you achieve some of that Margiela mystique.

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Camo Please.

How cool are these camo sunglasses?

I wouldn't mind having this about of my eyewear collection.

Let me fill you in on the story behind these amazing shades!!

"Italian entrepreneur Lapo Elkann is a fixture on best-dressed lists and an avid collector of contemporary art, so it only makes sense that the jet-setting Fiat heir, and cofounder of eyewear and lifestyle brand Italia Independent, would be making the rounds (along with, seemingly, everyone who’s anyone) during Art Basel Miami Beach this week.

Tonight, Elkann and his crew will host the opening of MAPS: Wall to Wall in the Wynwood District, where he will debut a new capsule collection of Italia Independent alongside photographer Kristian Schmidt’s exhibition, Whale Shark Series (think: underwater snapshots of models swimming with the mammoth fish).

The corresponding limited-edition shades feature both camouflage frames and mirrored camouflage lenses (only visible from the outside). Elkann is a longtime fan of the military-inspired pattern. “I have already used it on many of my bespoke cars and bikes—specifically, a Ferrari 458, a Chrysler Jeep, a Fiat 500, and a Vespa,” he told Style.com. “I’m proud to say I have always used camo in areas where no one has before, and Italia Independent is the first to integrate camo into the lenses.”"

Want these fabulous frames? Italia Independent’s Full Camouflage Capsule Collection (from $237) will be available in January at Italia Independent

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Posh Eyewear.

 

Victoria Posh Beckham is launching Posh Eyewear.

Victoria Beckham is making headlines with the launch of her optical collection. 

The new line is quite posh, featuring six styles comprised of whispered horn, pearl-oyster interior lining, and 1950s-inspired colors. 

Plus, the glasses are being produced in Italy by Cutler and Gross. 

The frames run from $410 to $530 and will hit stores in January.

Looks like I know what my New Year frames will be.

VERY POSH!

See sneak preview below!

Fashion Report.

Ladies, time to get you some seasonal shades by Tom Ford Nikita cat eye sunglasses.

He releases his Holiday 2011 Collection.

Check for them in Nordstrom.



Fashion Radar.

I know I'm not the only one that wears eyeglasses.

Even if you don't wear them and you just wear them for style I have something for you.

I came across these frames that are to die for!

" From more-the-merrier collaborations (like Selima Optique’s longstanding project with J.Crew) to ultra-luxe pairs from Linda Farrow to classic styles (like Moscot’s Miltzen, worn by Andy Warhol and John Lennon)"

From the top: Selima Optique for J.Crew crystal-clear glasses, $325, available at www.jcrew.com; Linda Farrow Luxe square-frame acetate optical glasses, $500, available at www.net-a-porter.com; Moscot Miltzen-T second-edition matte glasses, $425, available at www.moscot.com; Illesteva Lenox Half Half, $230, available at www.illesteva.com; Oliver Peoples Sheldrake, $315, available at www.barneys.com. 

Fashion Radar.

Readers, do you look for funky eyewear?

If so, I have something you are going to like.

I call it EYECANDY!

Meet Nunettes, a Parisian eyewear brand favored by celebs like 50 Cent, Lady Gaga, and P.Diddy.

There are over 80 different styles to choose from on the Nunettes website.

Check out some of the different styles below.

They retail for $40 HERE 

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Fashion Radar.

Ladies, I know we constantly look for fashionable and trendy eyewear.

How about compact sunglasses?

Ray-Ban first introduced their folding sunglasses in 2007.

Also Burberry revealed theirs this year.

How awesome is that?

I know most of us like to shop on a budget.

I came across a few pairs that are affordable!

Who do you love?

I'll wait!

Quay Australian Eyewear reveals their own folding shades for sale on Karmaloop.

"They're designed to snap into an easy throw-this-in-your-bag shape, and they come in four colors, some classic (red, black) and some worthy of a trippy summer festival (hello, neon aqua)."

The sunglasses retail for $22 online.

Ladies you better hop on them, who knows how long they will be in stock for that price!

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Quay Australian Eyewear 

Burberry Eyewear 

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Eye Candy by Prada.

Prada's latest sunglasses collection is called Minimal Baroque.

Illustrator James Jean did a awesome job.

Check them out below.

They will be avaliable at the Prada store in Milan, Paris, London, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Madrid, or New York City.

Or you can buy them in person for $300.

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Fashion Radar.

Spiffy eyewear right?

Andre Saravia and model Ronsonite Annabelle Dexter-Jones had collaborated with Jus Ske and Daniel Silberman's Illesteva line.

Above is a limited edition pair of specs hitting Collette and Opening Ceremony.

Just in time for Valentine's Day.

"The two-tone acetate frames are made in France, limited to 80 pieces, and inscribed on the arms with André’s signature Mr. A and, in the man’s own handwriting, André + Annabelle = ♥."

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Fashion Feature.

A few weeks ago, one of my followers on Twitter asked me to check out a exclusive eyewear line.

He directed me to a young talented woman by the name of Bruzette McDaniel.

Bruzette is the designer and founder of Millionaire Kream.

Coming right of Oakland, California, the young designer has been in tuned with fashion since she was a junior in high school.

Fashion accessories has always intrigued her so she decided to start designing some for herself.

Bruzette has a online E-Shop where you can look and purchase her designer frames.

I actually want a pair for myself, I think its time we help put Bruzette on the map with a creativity.

Make purchases HERE! 

Follow her on Twitter: @MilionarieKream (spelled with one L)

Tumblr: tumblr.MillionaireKream.com

Blog: MillionaireKream.blogspot.com

Email: MillionaireKream@gmail.com

Eyewear Collection:

(Black Chain)

(Candy Girl)

(Disco Stick)

(Pink and Gold)

Fashion Radar.

I spy sunglasses designed by an 8-year old.

Can you guess who it is?

No?

Well, his name is Romeo Beckham.

Son of Victoria and David Beckham,

Designing stays in the family I see!

He just signed a sunglasses deal.

His line will be called RB.

His line will presumably make glasses for similarly aged customers.

Glasses will be modeled by celebrity kids such as Suri Cruise and Leni (son of Heidi Klum and Seal).

It is said that this is possibly a rumor or the young Beckham is attaching his name to the shades.

Check out the UK tabloid that put it out there Mirror

Fashion Radar.

I spy Brazil's largest sunglasses retailer.

Meet Chilli Beans, founded in 1998 by Caito Maia.

With around 300 stores in Brazil, the brand’s known for high quality UV-protected lenses, most of which cost under $100.  

"The best part: The company launches about ten new styles per week, in four different colors, and often in unique materials."

With a new outpost in Los Angeles and an eCommerce site in the works, the South American specs just got a whole lot more accessible.   

Make all purchases HERE

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Fashion Radar.

I spy The Row's latest shades that recently hit stores.

Celebs Mary-Kate and Ashley are not seen without a pair on their faces.

"There are a variety of styles, all made in collaboration with Linda Farrow, from a blue- and- rose-tinted round pair of wire frames to our pick, an oversized, rounded-off cat-eye that would be ideal for fending off the paps."

These shades are now available at Barneys New York & Bergdorf Goodman.

They each go for $325.

They are both very cool and trendy; I love them!

Fashion Radar.

Someone started following me yesterday on twitter by the name of MAYFOURTEENTH.

I looked at both their blog and website and guess what I found.

They are a sunglasses company; I LOVE SUNGLASSES!

"MAYFOURTEENTH is an independent eyewear brand that is committed to creating hand crafted products that naturally blend vintage glamour with contemporary culture." (Mission)

I took a peak at their summer lookbook and I LOVE THE STYLES.

They put alot of work into their brand and I am impressed.

See some of their work.

&& make your purchases!

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Balmain x Oliver Peoples.

The modified aviator style has a sleek, continuous frame running across the top for a futuristic fighter-pilot look—think Top Gun circa 2050.

"They’ll be among the styles launched tomorrow when www.oliverpeoples.com opens for e-business. Aviation-inspired, and flown right to your door."

Avaliable tomorrow for $595 at Oliver Peoples

Acne Spring 2011.

Acne presented its Spring `11 menswear.

A collection inspired by creative director Jonny Johansson’s fond memories of disco-blasting school dances.

"Three square-framed styles—an oversized, mirrored version, and two smaller frames with an avant-garde electronica slant—are handmade using Mazzucchelli plastics."

Fellas I do not know about you but I think these sunglasses are NICE!

Stay tuned for more 2011 menswear.

Tod's Eyewear.

The Tod’s 1 (pictured), from the 14-model range, has an Old Hollywood shape (and a touch of gold or silver, in metallic inlays) without being flashy. 

$350, available at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales