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Fashion Eyewear

Silhouette: 10 years with NASA

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.

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

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Silhouette? new Titan Design line

Purity, precision and minimalism for the new vision collection, a symbol of classical design

Purity, precision, minimalism and unique quality: these are the characteristics of true classical design that are symbolized by Silhouette’s new Titan Design rimless vision collection.

Inspired by the desire for simplicity, infinity, a love of detail and the constant search for innovation, it is not by chance that Titan Design is part of the Essential line by Silhouette.

The collection has two expressions: one is contemporary – with avant-garde construction details such as temples with no screws and hinges and the use of innovative materials like hi-tech titanium and SPX – and the other is the timeless design inspired by the marvels of architecture.

The meticulously precise lines of the rimless frames are in harmonious contrast with the colored insert featured on the double temples. As befits classical eyewear, this masterpiece of style is suitable for women’s faces as well as men’s because of its minimalist lines and the variety of colors with 12 possible color combinations.

As with all Silhouette models, the new Titan Design can be personalized by choosing the color of the frame and the shape of the lenses to suit the facial characteristics and style of the wearer, thanks to the help of Silhouette’s professional consultancy program, Rimless Aesthetics.

Silhouette’s new Titan Design line comes in a harmonious selection of colors. A look can be chosen according to personal style. From “business” colors – daily business, upper class and chess impressions – to more daring combinations – ivory beauty, spring blossom, silver sky – to decidedly feminine hues – sweet melody, red lady, and pretty woman – and to warm velvet oak, autumn breeze and ebony touch.

Silhoutte eye glasses are available at Fine Eyewear, located the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX. Our address is 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd Suite 210 Cedar Park, TX 78613. See main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net

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Coco Chanel – A quick history

 

From her first millinery shop, opened in 1912, to the 1920s, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel rose to become one of the premier fashion designers in Paris, France. Replacing the corset with comfort and casual elegance, her fashion themes included simple suits and dresses, women’s trousers, costume jewelry, perfume and textiles.

Coco Chanel claimed a birthdate of 1893 and a birthplace of Auvergne; she was actually born in 1883 in Saumur. According to her version of her life story, her mother worked in the poorhouse where Gabrielle was born, and died when Gabrielle was only six, leaving her father with five children whom he promptly abandoned to the care of relatives.

She adopted the name Coco during a brief career as a cafe and concert singer 1905-1908. First a mistress of a wealthy military officer then of an English industrialist, Coco Chanel drew on the resources of these patrons in setting up a millinery shop in Paris in 1910, expanding to Deauville and Biarritz. The two men also helped her find customers among women of society, and her simple hats became popular.

Soon Coco Chanel was expanding to couture, working in jersey, a first in the French fashion world. By the 1920s, her fashion house had expanded considerably, and her chemise set a fashion trend with its “little boy” look. Her relaxed fashions, short skirts, and casual look were in sharp contrast to the corset fashions popular in the previous decades. Chanel herself dressed in mannish clothes, and adapted these more comfortable fashions which other women also found liberating.

In 1922 Coco Chanel introduced a perfume, Chanel No. 5, which became and remained popular, and remains a profitable product of Chanel’s company. Pierre Wertheimer became her partner in the perfume business in 1924, and perhaps also her lover. Wertheimer owned 70% of the company; Coco Chanel received 10% and her friend Bader 20%. The Wertheimers continue to control the perfume company today.

Coco Chanel introduced her signature cardigan jacket in 1925 and signature “little black dress” in 1926. Most of her fashions had a staying power, and didn’t change much from year to year — or even generation to generation.

Coco Chanel briefly served as a nurse in World War I. Nazi occupation meant the fashion business in Paris was cut off for some years; Chanel’s affair during World War II with a Nazi officer also resulted in some years of diminished popularity and an exile of sorts to Switzerland. In 1954 her comeback restored her to the first ranks of haute couture. Her natural, casual clothing including the Chanel suit once again caught the eye — and purses — of women. She introduced pea jackets and bell bottom pants for women. She was still working in 1971 when she died. Karl Lagerfeld has been chief designer of Chanel’s fashion house since 1983.

Chanel introduced a line of sunglasses in 1999 and also offers fashionable prescription eye glasses.  Chanel sunglasses and Chanel eye glasses are available at Fine Eyewear, located the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX. Our address is 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd Suite 210 Cedar Park, TX 78613. See main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net

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Silhouette wins iF Design Award

Dreamwings and Zenlight models were presented with the award for the “Leisure and Lifestyle” category

The charm of rimless frames and the idea of seeing without limits have spread throughout the world and have received the new international iF Product Design Award. The award went to the Dreamwings model (from the SUN 2010 collection) and the Zenlight one for the “Leisure and Lifestyle” category.

Since 1953, the iF Product Design Award – which has 16 categories – has been considered to be a guarantee of excellent design and an indicator of future trends.

Available at Fine Eyewear, located the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX. Our address is 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd Suite 210 Cedar Park, TX 78613. See main website for contact information.

 

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Versace Vanitas

A tribute to tradition and an unmistakable symbol of the Versace story, the Vanitas bow is the “element” that characterizes the collection: the arrival point for stylistic search, a synthesis of elegant design and sinuous graphics. An exquisite contemporary revamp of the relationship between shape and decorated surfaces. The bow pays tribute to the creativity, audacious genius and geometrical perfection of the ornamental motif created by Gianni Versace.

Versace eye wear is available at Fine Eyewear & Eye care, located the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX. Our address is 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd Suite 210 Cedar Park, TX 78613. See main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net

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When It Comes to Eyewear, You Get What You Pay For

Remember, eye wear is not a turnkey product. Lenses are custom ordered for each patient. We choose the best frame for the customer’s face and their correction. We have to insert their lenses, adjust their frame and keep their eyewear fitting well. We must be qualified to present a perfect pair of eyewear to the wearer. There is a lot of value added service that goes into a pair of glasses – more than meets the “eye”.

We simply carry the best eye wear that our patients want. There is not such thing as cheap quality. Only the cheap is cheap.

Your eye wear is the first thing people notice about you – not your shoes or purse!

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Fendi – The Double F Symbol

Fendi’s double F symbol

Commonly referred to as the “Zucca” print in its original form and “Zucchino” in its smaller style, Fendi’s iconic “double F” logo pattern was first designed by Karl Lagerfeld in the 1960s. It has been used on a variety of Fendi products, including handbags, wallets, luggage, shoes, and apparel. AND Eye glasses and sun glasses FRAMES !!!

Fendi eye wear is available at Fine Eyewear & Eye care, located the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX. Our address is 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd Suite 210 Cedar Park, TX 78613. See main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net

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Essilor remains primary lens supplier to Luxottica

MILAN—Luxottica Group (NYSE: LUX) is using synergies from its November 2007 acquisition of Oakley to bring more of its sunwear lens production under its own umbrella, Andrea Guerra, Luxottica’s chief executive officer, revealed last week.

During a conference call with financial analysts, Guerra said that although Essilor remains its primary lens supplier, Luxottica is currently finalizing a new strategy to manufacture its own polarized lenses. At the same time, Oakley is now “in-sourcing” some sun lenses it had previously purchased from outside suppliers.

“We now manufacture almost 90 percent of our plano sun lenses, while in 2008 we bought about 30 percent of our needs,” Guerra said.

Meanwhile, last week Luxottica Optical Manufacturing announced plans to consolidate two lens manufacturing labs in Knoxville, Ky., effective April 4, with a resulting loss of 76 positions.

“The decision to consolidate the two facilities was based on careful evaluation of how to best serve customers while maximizing resources across the organization,” a Luxottica announcement said. “The company will provide support programs to help affected associates through this transition.”