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Preview FLEXON’S NEW PIVOTAL FORCE SERIES The unique concept of the Flexon pivotal force series, a brand of Marchon Eyewear, Inc., is centred on the functionality and design of the hinge mechanism. The rubber-coated temple mimics the movement of a lever as it pivots around the axis point and interlocks with the open end-piece. Inspired by fundamental, simple, and compound machines in the design process, the integration of the end-piece and temple creates fluid movement and a sleek aesthetic, which is portrayed in each frame. With modified rectangular silhouettes, the frames in this series offer sophisticated style with superior durability. www.marchon.com CATHERINE DENEUVE BY MARCOLIN GROUP Marcolin Group and Mademoiselle Catherine Deneuve, an icon of French cinema since the ‘60s, renewed their licensing agreement for the design, production, and worldwide distribution of her optical frames and sunglasses. New releases include, model CD-354, which features a rounded cat-eye front and spring hinge temples handcrafted in acetate. A vented metal décor adorns the temple’s end piece with a colourcoordinating epoxy fill, completed by a laser-etched "CD" temple logo accent. Style CD-356 features a metal semirimless cat-eye front. To learn more visit vivagroup.com and marcolin.com Optical Prism | October 2014 15