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EYE FOCUS | FEATURE 6. 7. Who doesn’t love a nice, eye-catching pattern? Eyewear designers have embraced all kinds of patterns for frames over the years - from animal prints and feather motifs to polka dots and em- broidered features. The Vision Council’s Eyecessorize trend kit for spring/summer 2019 singles out patterns as a key trend. “Tangible elements are taken quite literally, as flora and fauna prints and appliques, animalistic patterns, woodsy textures and leather materi- als stand out from the crowd.” 1. FYSH F-2029 by WestGroupe 2. L.A.M.B. LA055 by Tura Inc. 3. Etnia Barcelona Watcher Sun 4. Bon Vivant Prudence by Ogi Eyewear 5. Maui Jim Olu’ Olu’ 6. Glacee GL6886 by Alternative/Plan “B” Eyewear 7. FENDI FF 0371/S by Safilo 8. Guess GU2715 by Marcolin Eyewear 8. The cool thing about patterns is they can turn up the heat on a pair of modest-looking frames just by show- ing up on the temples. And with the current retro trend in eyewear, patterns are a great way to add a bit more flair to your eyewear wardrobe. Here are a few frames with patterns, such as lace, floral, dot and tortoise, that are sure to turn heads. EYE FOCUS | June Digital 2019 23