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In the optical collection, model CK5990
is inspired by nostalgia. This deepened
teacup style reinvents a classic shape
and is feminine yet bold.
The popularity of round frames is evi-
dent in model CK8056S, which updates
a classic look into a modern, eyewear
statement. These frames feature a fusion
of mixed materials – a sleek metal rim
encased in luxe colour blocked zyl,
creating a “reverse” Windsor rim effect.
The trend of streamlined frames is
noticeable with model CK8568, which
has clean, sharp lines helping define
it as a modernized cat-eye style.
The standout in the new collection
from Longchamp Paris is sunglass
model LO102S. This round frame with
butterfly-effect angles is made entirely
from metal and defined with thin,
light lines and comes in black, gold
and rose gold.
Paul Storace, CEO of Alter native
Eyewear Inc., says oversized rounds
are becoming more and more popular
for women.
“Round frames in wire or extremely
thin acetate seem to be a growing and
continuing trend. Women are definitely
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moving away from the huge chunky
look, but the eye sizes are getting bigger
and rounder,” he says. “Vintage details are also big, with
pressings and embellishes on temples
and bridges,” says Storace.
This trend is visible in the new
Alternative Eyewear Ice Cream model
9091, which is a thin acetate but with
a larger eye-size and even more
round frame. Model 9092 features a thin acetate with
blush colouring in a classic rectangle
shape. It also includes some vintage
inspired details on the temples.
Other hints of vintage-inspired fashions
are still noticeable in 2018.
“Square and rectangle shapes are still
fabulous and present in many designs,”
says Storace. “An under-exaggerated
cat eye is also a popular shape. It gives
the lift of a cat eye without the extreme
look a cat-eye can sometimes create.”
Ice cream model 9082 is an understated
cat eye with clean lines, while model
9089 is a round thin acetate shape with
feminine colouring.
Alternative Eyewear notes that while
acetate remains the popular choice for
frame material, thin wire is growing
in popularity.
“Styles are getting more refined with
less clutter on the frame. Sleek, colour-
ful, classic,” says Storace.
“Hyper-thin acetate is very present
right now, which lets people have the
plastic look they love without it being
too ‘chunky’. Metals in rounds are
popular with a thin wire look.”