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Upcoming collections for new season

For the new season Silhouette proposes two eyewear collections that are 80% handmade with care by the company’s artisan specialists. Called Metal Look and Metal Twist, these are the collections’ main features:

Metal Look

Made in exclusive titanium, the new Metal Look collection by Silhouette enhances the charm of pure design without any superfluous elements. The expert combination of highly effective details gives an overall result that is unique: hinge-free modern temples and the lightness of a dynamic, curved design emphasized by vivacious plays of thicknesses and delicate colors.
These rimless models from Silhouette’s “Extravagant” Lifestyle world are available in four different color combinations: Indigo Reflections, Shimmering Alabaster, Mystic Twilight and Black Mirage.
Whatever the color, this titanium masterpiece is perfect for leisure time and for more formal occasions.

Metal Twist
The combination of two extraordinary materials (a special titanium alloy and Silhouette’s patented synthetic material) has led to perfection: its feel, profiles and colors conjure up images of the most current trends inspired by and borrowed from interior design.
A real surprise by Silhouette: the titanium temples of the four models in the Metal Twist collection have the only surface finish of its kind, a skilful blend that contrasts daringly with the softness and light touch of the synthetic material SPX.
The special hinges are a combination of different materials and colors to give this Austrian eyewear an extraordinary and totally distinctive effect.
The touch of elegant extravagance is completed by a range of colors that will gently and gracefully enhance the face of the wearer: Royal Scarlet, Piano Lounge, Golden Harvest, Moon Glow.

Silhouette eye glasses  are available at Fine Eyewear & Eye care, near Avery Ranch and 78717 zip code. For more information,  see main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net

MICHAEL, Michael Kors 2609S

A growing number of people are seeing the light and finding sunglasses an ideal combination of function and fashion. Research has shown that people today are more aware than ever of the need to protect theireyes from the harmful rays of the sun. To accommodate this trend, the companies that manufacture sunglasses are providing an outstanding selection of  countless styles, shapes and colors.

A major common misconception about sunwear is that the darker the sun lens the more protection provided. This is not true.  Choosing a lighter or darker lens sunglass is simply a matter of personal choice and eye comfort.  The real issue is protection from UV  (ultra-violet) rays. Always choose sunglasses that offer 100% UV protection.

Polarized lenses are a great feature. They are the only lenses that eliminate glare. All other sun lenses simply darken glare.

Dolce&Gabbana and the singer together create a line of sunglasses for May launch

MILAN - Madonna has teamed up with Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to design a collection of sunglasses.

Dolce&Gabbana and Madonna present MDG: the first collection of sunglasses designed by the singer together with stylists Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The first six models will be launched May 2010.

Featuring the MDG logo, the collection will be produced by Luxottica and is Madonna’s debut in the world of eyewear.

The singer designed the collection in collaboration with Italy’s most famous designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana and will also be the face of the MDG advertising campaign.

Fifty-one year old Madonna already appears in a campaign for the designers.

Bearing the MDG logo, the collection marks Madonna’s first foray into the world of eyewear. She has previously collaborated with high street brand Hennes & Mauritz for a clothing line.

Steve Klein for Dolce & Gabbana

“Designing a line of eyewear with Madonna was a new experience for us. We’ve created large, wraparound shapes that are also sexy and very feminine, just like our fashions. Madonna’s creative input was essential, also for the creation of the MDG logo”, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana said.

The voyeuristic images metaphorically conjure up the essence of a star like Madonna: she is admired, spied on, adored, pursued, desired, but never totally revealed because of her dark glasses and aura of mystery.

Dolce & Gabbana are available at Fine Eyewear & Eye Care near Avery Ranch  in Austin, TX 78717.  We’re located in the HEB shopping center at Parmer and 1431.  You can find more information at www.FineEyewear.Net

A comprehensive eye exam looks at many facets of” both eye and overall health. The eyes “hold clues to other events in the body, and the condition of the body affects the eyes. This is important, because some conditions, particularly circulatory issues” and diabetes, may seriously affect vision and the eyes themselves. Often, early signs these diseases will first show up in the eyes. An annual comprehensive eye exam is one of the best early detection methods available. If you want to save money, save it by skipping a dining excursion out on the town, but don’t neglect your eye health.

Fine Eyewear & Eyecare is a full service eye care facility specializing in Glaucoma management and early detection of Glaucoma and other systemic problems. Our eye care facility is staffed by an eye doctor and we’re are near Avery Ranch in the 78717 zip code. We’re located in the Heb shopping center at Parmer and 1431.  You can find more information at www.FineEyewear.Net

We don’t currently offer the Lens Alert at Fine Eyewear & Eyecare, but thought it was such as great idea that we wanted all contact lens wearers to know about it. Always be sure to care for your contacts properly and change them at prescribed intervals. More info on the LensAlert can be found at http://www.lensalert.com/

Essilor of America is launching a “new and improved” version of its Crizal Alizé anti-reflective lenses, according to the company. The upgraded product, which offers better cleanability, is a full product replacement for the previous generation of Crizal Alizé lenses, which was discontinued on Jan. 12.

Crizal Alizé lenses set the standard for cleanability in no-glare lenses, going above and beyond with a new and improved lens that is unmatched by the competition in its cleanability.”

The new Crizal Alize lenses have an enhanced top coat that produces a contact angle of 116 degrees. After 20,000 cleanings, more than 98 percent of the super hydrophobic top coat remains, protecting the lens from scratches that can result from regular cleanings. Essilor’s proprietary High Surface Density (HSD) process densely packs the top coat molecules together, making the lenses highly resistant to fingerprints, dirt, oil or smudges. As a result, the lenses stay cleaner longer and remain the easiest to clean, according to Essilor. A double-sided, integrated hard coat delivers scratch resistance and durability, and the exclusive Pad Control System facilitates precise edging.

More information on Crizal can be found at : http://www.crizal.com/EN/Pages/default.aspx

Crizal Alize is available at Fine Eyewear & Eye care, near Avery Ranch and 78717 zip code. For more information,  see main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net

A colorful and graphic 2010 collection

The new Giorgio Armani collection of sunglasses for 2010 are both contemporary and sophisticated with their elegant shapes, innovative decorative elements and interesting colour combinations to attract attention with irresistible charm.

These models highlight sophisticated stylistic themes of seductive appeal as seen in the small metal fork frame for the sunglass models and the rectangular-shaped optical frames, both reminiscent of the Sixties.

The Optyl sunglass and optical frame models with their futurist inspiration have soft shapes enriched with an elegant half-moon ornament made of a two-coloured metal that joins the front and temples in the round sunglass and rectangular optical frames. The sophisticated colour palette emphasises the elegant charm of these models.

GA 798
This captivating women’s acetate frame features a soft and elegant rectangular shape. The thin metal temples are customized with the metal “GA” logo that is subtly recognisable. The colour palette plays with shades of black-ruthenium, dark havana-pale gold, burgundy-pale gold, violet/pale gold and crystal-palladium.

GA 775/S
These injection-moulded sunglasses reflect a sheer feminine charm and entice with their broad, square shape that is emphasised by the small metal fork that frames the lenses. The metal GA logo is seen on the corner of the temples. This model also features elegant variations in colour, including black-ruthenium with shaded grey lenses, milk-ruthenium with shaded grey lenses, bluette-palladium with shaded blue lenses, green-ruthenium with shaded green lenses, violet-pale gold with shaded grey lenses, havana-pale gold with shaded brown lenses.

GA 795
This women’s optical frame in Optyl expresses a particular sophisticated style. Optyl is the trademark which identifies an ultra-lightweight hypo-allergenic plastic material with refined colour effects. The soft rectangular shape is decorated with a two-coloured metal half-moon detail inspired by the future and joins the front and temples.
The GIORGIO ARMANI logo is engraved on the temples, subtly visible in shades of glossy black, lilac, violet and pink.

GA 778/S
The 1960’s era provides inspiration for these women’s sunglasses. Made of Optyl – the trademark which identifies an ultra-lightweight hypo-allergenic plastic material with refined colour effects – the model captures everyone’s attention with its broad, oval shape. The metal half-moon is the sophisticated decorative motif that joins the front and temples, whilst the “GIORGIO ARMANI” inscription appears at the corner of the temples. The colour combinations are sophisticated with glossy black with shaded grey lenses, orange-green-red with brown-violet lenses, pale pink-blue-violet with shaded grey lenses, and havana with shaded brown lenses.

Giorgio Armani eye glasses and Giorgio Armani sunglasses are available at Fine Eyewear & Eye care, near Avery Ranch and 78717 zip code. For more information,  see main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net

Lady Gaga on tour in Giorgio Armani

A special look with eyewear and shoes especially created by the stylist

Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce the new collaboration with Lady Gaga. For her ‘Monster Ball’ world tour, which began

Lady Gaga stage outfit sketched by Armani

last week in the U.K., she will wear a series of special looks created especially for her by the stylist.

Her wardrobe includes: a rhinestone-encrusted bodysuit with big shoulders, a sparkling multicolor bodysuit with a lobster-inspired tape design on the front and sleeve, a geometric mini dress with a mirror effect, and a long, black patent trench.
The looks are completed with special accessories – shoes and eyewear – also created by Giorgio Armani.

“Lady Gaga’s music has become the soundtrack of our times. In addition to her formidable songwriting skills, she is a fashion phenomenon” Giorgio Armani said.

Giorgio Armani began working with Lady Gaga for the Grammy Awards 2010, when the performer wore a series of garments created especially for her by the stylist.

Giorgio Armani eyeglasses and Giorgio Armani sunglasses are available at Fine Eyewear & Eyecare, near Avery Ranch and the 78717 zip code. Visit our main website for more details www.FineEyewear.Net

Italian fashion label Armani has released sketches of new stage outfits for Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball tour.

Gaga already collaborated with Giorgio Armani for her Grammy Award outfits, which will be on show as part of a red carpet exhibition at the brand’s Fifth Avenue store, March 5-21.

The new range of costumes consists of pantless, glittery, bold-shouldered bodysuits (a look the singer created for herself and which has since impacted on fashion trends), a geometric, metallicized minidress, and a floor-length, black patent leather trench coat.

Rumors that Lady Gaga was in talks with Versace to create her own clothing line proved to be untrue, as Relaxnews could confirm.

In other Gaga fashion news, St Martin’s Press has confirmed the release of Lady Gaga: Critical Mass Fashion, an image-led book on the star’s style, for this fall.  photo courtesy of Armani

Silhouette eyewear celebrates its twenty-ninth mission to outer-space

The lightest eyewear in the world went into orbit again, this time onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which completed its mission Monday, February 22 and landed safely at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew left Cape Canaveral February 8 for the International Space Station, where they stayed for about 2 weeks.

For the entire space shuttle mission, three of the six astronauts wore the super-light prescription frames by Silhouette and benefited from vision experiences without limits.

The three astronauts chose different looks: Mission Specialist Kathryn Hire and Stephen Robinson chose Titan Next Generation III, whereas the commander, George Zamka, went for the iconic Silhouette Titan Minimal Art.

This year is the tenth anniversary of Silhouette’s collaboration with NASA and with the STS-130 mission it will be celebrating its 29th journey to outer-space!

Silhouette eye glasses are available at Fine Eyewear & Eye care, near Avery Ranch and 78717 zip code. For more information,  see main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net