Optical Prism September 2014 | Page 16

WHEN IT COMES TO EYEWEAR, FRAME DESIGNERS KNOW YOU SHOULDN’T MESS WITH A GOOD THING. THE CLASSIC TREND OF METAL EYEWEAR FRAMES NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE, BUT THAT CERTAINLY DOESN’T MEAN THESE FRAMES ARE BORING. FAR FROM IT By Kelly Waterhouse “ Metal is one of the never out of trend materials used in eyewear today,” said Fabrizio Gamberini, CEO and General Manager of Marcolin USA/VIVA. That’s not just because metal is a practical material. It’s about personal style. “Metal frames also have a generally more conservative and elegant look and feel; our consumers appreciate a sophisticated look.” “ 16 Optical Prism | September 2014