Optical Prism May 2016 | Page 20

Blackfin, Brunswick SHADES ABOVE THE REST by Denis Langlois SPRING – IT'S LIKE CHRISTMAS FOR FASHION-SAVVY SUNGLASSES AFICIONADOS. IT'S THE EXCITING TIME OF YEAR WHEN EYEWEAR COMPANIES TRADITIONALLY RELEASE THEIR NEWEST LINES AND MODELS OF SHADES AHEAD OF THE FAST-APPROACHING SUMMER SEASON. 20 Optical Prism | May 2016 In a lot of ways, product launches for sunnies are as sure a sign of spring as robins, budding trees and daylight savings time. This spring, there is no shortage of new sunglasses hitting the market for men, women and children. And while it's difficult to single out only a few trends in sunwear for 2016 – s ince there are so many different styles to match a plethora of personalities – most eyewear companies agree that consumers are not only interested in the look of the shades but how well they feel and function as well.