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Preview NEW! DRAGON SUN COLLECTION Inspired by a team of world-class athletes and designed for the youthful consumer with an active life-style, Dragon Alliance unveils its newest collection of highquality sunglasses. Constructed from TR90 nylon and Made in Italy, the frames are lightweight with a sporty look that remains true to the brand’s image. With a predominantly rich matte palette and pops of accent colour, the frames feature 5-barrel stainless steel hinges and double dragon tail icons on the front end pieces, which was first introduced on the Marquis sun style. A classic metal dragon nameplate is laid flush on the outer temple for a signature finish. To see the entire collection and find out more about the new collection, visit www.dragonalliance. com available through Marchon Eyewear Inc. www.marchon.com VENICE TO WEAR Rye&Lye launched an exclusive capsule collection at Mido: three unique models that feature an exquisite murano glass insert on the temples. The history of murano glass has represented the quintessence of Italian taste and refinement for centuries: it is an artistic tradition whose origins have been handed down from one generation to the next for over one thousand years. Murano’s master glass makers have elevated the inimitable characteristics of glass to the very highest levels, using their skill to showcase its quality, dazzling colours, purity and transparency. Today these characteristics have been combined with the unique design of the new Rye&Lye collection. Glasses are increasingly becoming artistic 12 www.spineoptics.com objects: the materials used for the inserts and the glass pendant are all produced by master Italian glass makers that certify their authenticity. Each piece conveys both the strength and the delicacy of the craftsmen. Torcello, Rialto and Cannaregio are the names chosen for the models: three women’s frame’s produced in a limited edition of just 600 pieces each. The unique nature of this project is underscored by its exclusive packaging. The purposely-designed box is like a small treasure chest containing the glasses. There are three colour variants for each model. The Rye&Lye collection is produced by Immagine 98. For more information visit www.rye-lye.com.