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Styles with all of these elements include Carre-
ra 1029/S, a unisex style with a pink option as
well, and Carrera 1031/S.
TH1721
Another bold look that’s still light on the face is
the Tommy Hilfiger TH1721/S.
At Alternative/Plan “B” Eyewear, Cassandra
Slepien anticipates that there’s going to be a lot
of metal fans to kick off the new decade.
E-9201
“We believe that metal is still going to be
a strong look for 2020, especially the play
between matte and shiny finishes on single
designs to create an increased depth of light
and colour,” the company’s director of sales and
marketing, says.
Slepian also sees a lot of vintage inspirations
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including drop temples, over-the-top shapes,
and filigree are still on trend and will continue
to be seen.
“Finishes with some texture to them are also
showing signs of growing,” says Slepian.
Meanwhile, at WestGroupe, Beverly Suliteanu,
vice-president of product development, sees
high-end materials and minimalist design
“With an emphasis on the mixing of these
elements highlighting men’s fashion in 2020,
elements to create a new look.” particularly with WestGroupe’s Evatik line.
A perfect example of this is the Staag Collection “Combining architectural details and refined
with the SG-Reece, SG-Sullivan and SG-Kings-
ton frames leading the way.
design elements for a polished look, the new
styles provide uncompromising comfort with
luxury appeal,” she says.
For men requiring a larger eye size, E-9200 is
a rectangular style with a linear patterned ace-
tate. This contrasts the tortoise pattern laminate
Reece
along the inside of the temples. The stylized
double-cubed metal integrated spring hinges
stand out against the acetate and is offered in
matte black, black grey and forest green.
Stainless steel and acetate are combined to
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create style E-9201. A modified square shape
in translucent acetate is outlined along the
browline by a thin metal frame that seamlessly
forms the temples. With a matte finish, this
style is available in black crystal, navy blue
crystal and grey crystal.
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