Optical Prism September 2014 | Page 17

Gamberini attributes the ongoing success of Marcolin’s metal framed collections to a combination of comfort and appearance, noting that unlike plastic frames, the versatility of nose pads allows the frames to fit varying face shapes, contours and sizes. And for those with heavy Rx needs, lightweight metal offers a thinness that appeals to wearers. “Some of the brands actually are very strong due to metaland a combination of metal and acetate,” said Gamberini, adding that the pairing offers a rich and elegant finish, frequently appearing in the Tom Ford and Balenciaga collections. The anticipated GUESS Fall 2014 collection will feature five new metal frame styles. “For the men’s assortment we see the combination of metal fronts with plastic temples, including the temples of GU 1835 and GU 1836, which have stylish fronts with a flat metal construction and a matte shiny effect on the temples,” Gamberini explains. “For the women’s GUESS assortment, GU 2469 and GU 2470 have transfer paper animal print detailing on the front and temples, which adds something special to the flat metal construction.” and Headlines 265 are all great new metal frames that are going to be perfect for the end of summer leading into fall.” Paul Storace, President of Alternative Eyewear Inc/Plan “B” Eyewear says his company keeps their metal frames relevant by focusing on style and creativity. He is equally proud of the new men’s styles in the Headlines Collection and upcoming brand new collection, Staag Spectacles, featuring hi