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Katherine Watson likes to feel as though she's sitting in the lap of luxury. The 32-year-old southern Ontario businesswoman owns several pairs of high-fashion prescription glasses and shades. Each piece is by a premier brand – Tiffany & Co., Prada, Valentino and Tom Ford. Watson says wearing luxury frames is a way to stand out from the crowd and send out a message. TOM FORD The Ryder “Honestly, they make me feel special,” she said. “They make a statement without me having to say anything at all. They say, I take care of myself, value myself, I'm important.” Eyewear has come a long way from the days of being clunky essentials. They can now be seen on virtually all major fashion runways. PRADA 28R Today, people can find fairly affordable frames that bear the same names as the designers that celebrities boast about wea &