Costa Sun, Corbin
WestGroupe has launched FYSH UK sunwear,
a collection of shades for women.
WestGroupe says the 24-piece, eight-model
collection, called Links, was inspired by the
delicate and intricate links in a chain necklace.
The main design feature is a silver metal inlay
that is either wrapped around the edge of the
frame or embedded into the front.
“We are very excited about the launch of our
first FYSH UK sun collection,” says Beverly
Suliteanu, vice-president of product development at WestGroupe. “Although the ladies
sunglass market is extremely competitive, I feel
we have created a collection that is unique, fun,
sexy and, most importantly, easy to wear.
“The colour palette has stayed true to the brand
with gorgeous rainbow hues for those looking
for colour, while interesting design details make
these sunglasses uniquely FYSH.”
Another hot trend for sunglasses for 2016 is a
rework of styles from the 1970s and '80s.
The spring/summer 2016 collection by the
Italian eyewear brand Blackfin includes several
shades with a retro-glam look.
The Weston BF760, for example, which Blackfin
calls one of the stars of its 2016 advertising campaign, features a double bridge, slender temples,
flat and rounded lenses for “an '80s look in a
modern key.”
The new ultra-lightweight Brunswick BF761,
meanwhile, was inspired by the classic aviator
shape.
Luxottica has also added new styles to some of
its brands that were inspired by days gone by,
including the new Ray-Ban Gatsby, a revamp of
an '80s style with an updated look.
A model has also been added to Ray-Ban’s icon
collection, which focuses on historic shapes and
classic materials.
The Clubround combines the acetate/metal
details of Ray-Ban's classic Clubmaster with the
Ray-Ban Round for a look Luxottica says was
inspired by “modern intellectuals and bohemian creatives.”
22 Optical Prism | May 2016
FYSH, WestGroupe
Ray Ban, Luxxotica