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chic of the previous RETRO styles, yet I moved toward a more clean, earthy feel. Bold yet approachable.” He noted that with the new Pussy Galore collection, which were originally inspired by the authentic cat-eye styles of the 1950’s and 60’s, he tried to capture an ultra-feminine look. These designs contain sensuous curves which will create a heart-shaped face with the upsweep direction. “These frames define femininity as it meant to be defined,” Baghaie said. Rapp Optical is yet another company that specializes in retro eyewear. Mel Rapp started as an optical retailer and now designs and manufactures hand-made ophthalmic frames and sunglasses. All frames are made of the same combination of materials; an acetate front and raw titanium temples. Some examples from the women’s collection are the Felini frame, which is an oval cat eye or the Franca, an extreme cat eye frame. Another option is the Valentin, whi ???????????????????)??????????????????????????) ?????????????????????????)??????????????????????????????)???????????????????????()%5? =UIQMd?=?IA@?=AQ% 0()%5? =UIQMd?=?MA Q 1?e]=I-L()=?????????????????????????)??????????? A???????IQI<)????A??????????????????)M????????e???%????%????)??????M????????e???d?????)5????? ???????+?q$????????????????????????)?????????????????????????)???????????????????????)????????????????????????????????)??????????????????????)?????????????????????????)?????????????????????????)??????t????? ?????????q]???????)?????????????IQI