We have loved the playfulness of Miu Miu sunglasses from the moment we laid eyes on them. And now Miu Miu has released a super fun Spring/Summer 2014 campaign video, just long enough to whet the appetite. The video was shot by Inez & Vinoodh with a nod to video game pacing and techno sounds. The video stars fashion icons…
Round Mykitas Round eyewear has been all the rage these days, and no one is doing it better than Mykita. These round sunglasses seem to jump right off the shelf, due in no small part to their brilliant purple blue color. Round and Around We Go If you prefer something a bit softer, Mykita has…
Masunaga 9003 One of our favorite frames in the shops right now, these very pretty sunglasses from Masunaga are exquisitely detailed. A titanium core translates to comfortable and lightweight. The metal is finished in gold with soft matte pink highlights. A delicate pink stripe runs down the elegantly contoured temples. And the icing on…
Barton Perreira 2014 Campaign Video The video, which features models Chris Brown and Petie Sjogren is beautifully shot in the Pacific ocean by Barton Perriera and cinematographer president Tim Cadiente. It is a perfect vehicle to show off Barton’s latest eyewear, designed right here in California. It’s the classic tale of wanderlust. Boy’s airstream is stuck…
New arrivals from Ray-Ban in Westwood We recently got a shipment from Ray-Ban in our Westwood Village shop that really piqued our interest. Ray-Ban is always coming up with something new, but there were too many notables this time for us to keep quiet. Clubmasters fold and go platinum Although not the first sunglasses to…
Actor, model and longtime acquaintance Jack Scalia stopped in to our Beverly Hills store recently to say hi. Dan and the sex symbol, whose career was launched by an underwear ad and is best known for his role in All my Children, found something in common: a deep fondness for the color blue.
We’re excited announce Miu Miu Eyewear as the most recent addition to our collections. Here’s a teaser video for their Fall / Winter 2013 release. Clap your hands now…
face fashion If you’re looking for shades in L.A.- and who isn’t?- Dan Deutsch is the man to see. Vogue’s Robert Sullivan talks to the glasses guru. There is no flashing light on his car, no siren, no police escort, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee of Dan Deutsch, optical stylist, has the feel of an emergency vehicle…
Thierry Lasry in Beverly Hills Recently Thierry Lasry came by our Beverly Hills shop to show us his latest sunglass designs. Lasry loves Los Angeles for the sense of freedom that the city affords. The feeling is mutual. We were seriously impressed with the new release. There were new colors, new designs, and this time,…
New Making-Of Videos from Mykita Mykita just released a series of videos that allow us an inside peek — not only into their creative process, but into the manufacturing process as well. Their impeccable craftsmanship and creative ideals carry through to these videos – detail oriented and engaging. Have a look at the elegant way…
Chamarel – a fresh approach to classic Mikli We are loving the new Chamarel collection by Alain Mikli. Mikli has been showcasing checkers since the brand launched in 1978. This new approach to the traditional motif features non-repetitive patterning, plenty of open space and 9 combinations of gorgeous color. Image courtesy alainmikli.com
Aluminum Eyewear A blast from the past brings us the Ray-Ban Clubmaster in a new incarnation. Ray-Ban’s iconic style, first introduced in the 1980’s was modeled after browline glasses first made popular in the 1950’s. Although some predecessors were available in aluminum, this is the first time Ray-Ban has released the Clubmaster in the lightweight…