Cool sunglasses made in Indiana

Robinson also pointed out that his sunglasses appeal to people who are earth- and eco-friendly, because they use what he called "ethically sourced wood" — meaning it wasn't chopped down in an endangered forest.


Robinson's company's name is a throwback to his early days of designing, when people would take his sunglasses off his head to try them on. "People really desired them and I was really influenced by European fashion, so I put a twist on it, called it DESIAR," he said.

Robinson has been making custom sunglasses since his freshman year at the University of Central Florida. He left Florida in 2008 to return to Indiana, where he made his sunglasses on a kitchen table, but never gave up his dream of starting his own business.

That dream came true when he founded DESIAR in Fort Wayne in 2011. Robinson says the company, which employs 3, is the first to manufacture eyewear in Indiana.

His "Hoosier" sunglass made in Huntertown, Ind., sports an all-wood frame utilizing cherry wood harvested from a farm on the East Coast. It retails for $125 and is the first product in the #MadeInIndiana line.His sunglasses have a unique look. Most are made of wood and acetate and are manufactured overseas. But his recently launched #MadeInIndiana collection is made right in the Summit City.

"I'm always trying to think of what type of materials can we use that are out of the norm," Robinson said. "Wood's a really cool medium."

Kendall Jenner looks fresh

Wearing thigh-high boots, the star covered up against the cold winter in Blighty in a long black coat, and kept her head down past cameras.



Wearing a top knot that will give her niece North competition, Kendall looked effortlessly glam in yet another over the top airport outfit.

Kendall Jenner is fast becoming a strong contender for queen of the 2015 catwalk, and she showed off some of her edgier style as she landed in London this week.

The reality star turned model hid behind huge sunglasses and a fluffy scarf as she strolled through Heathrow - appearing to have taken yet more style advice from Karl Lagerfeld.

The brunette beauty was flying solo on this occasion, after having reunited with her BFF Cara Delevingne during the week.

The stunners posted a puzzling video together on Instagram on Thursday.

It featured the pair sat on a double bed with one another while enjoying a girls' night in.

But there was certainly some strange behaviour going on as the pair pretended to be birds.

It wasn't quite clear what was going on, but each time a mysterious voice from behind the camera said 'forest', Kendall and Cara channelled their inner-birds.

We miss Kendall/Cara time.

Several Reasons to love eyewear

TOUGH BUT CUTE GLASSES FOR KIDS

Kids by Safilo (safilo.com/kids) is among the lines devoted to correcting the vision of infants to 8-year-olds because one in six children experience visual defects that if uncorrected by the age of 8 could lead to blurred vision throughout adulthood, according to the company. Those first eight years are the most important, so it’s important not just to have options but to have options that are durable, comfortable, attractive and did we mention durable? This newly launched line of cutie patootie frames has been road-tested for wearing while napping, snuggling and bouncing around playgrounds.



KID- AND KLUTZ-PROOF

Aspire Eyewear recently launched a collection of extremely lightweight frames that have the look and styling of popular plastic frames but they are thin, pliable and surprisingly strong. You can take the lenses and bend them like a pretzel, although we wouldn’t really advise it. If a maniac toddler makes a grab for your face, you’ll still have to clean the smudges but you won’t have to replace your frames. There are 12 new styles in three colors ranging in price from $240 to $380. The line is sold at Mulqueeny Eye Centers, 812 North New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, and Cusumano Vision Center, 317 Clarkson Road, Ellisville.

WOOD IS GOOD

There are a number of companies making frames the old, old-fashioned way with wood and horn. There’s a natural beauty to the horn and natural lightness to the wood, and according to Woodzee, a maker of such frames, the arms actually adjust to your face based on the warmth of the skin, so they get better with age. Frames for prescription lenses ($100) at woodzee.com are crafted with a mix of recycled buffalo horn and beech, zebra, pear or maple woods. Or skip the animal byproducts and choose the frames of wood and a plant-based cellulose acetate. And when you want new frames, you can mail back your original pair in exchange for 40 percent off new frames.

Chanel edges closer to ecommerce with online sunglasses shop

French atelier Chanel has unveiled its first ecommerce Web site for the fashion division in the United States to sell its sunglasses collection.



Instead of a category-wide launch of ecommerce, Chanel has taken a slower path to brand-operated commerce by offering first skincare and beauty products, and now entry-level sunglasses to test the waters. Launched on Nov. 4, Chanel takes a holistic approach by creating an omnichannel ecommerce experience to complement its bricks-and-mortar boutiques to better serve consumers through enrichment and customization.

In the lens of Chanel

Chanel’s eyewear ecommerce site is accessible from the U.S. chanel.com homepage and launched with the brand’s complete range of sunglasses. The site also includes exclusive editorial content and nods to service expected from the House of Chanel.

Chanel’s first edition features actress Lily-Rose Depp, the face of the 2015 Pearl eyewear collection (see story). The content goes behind-the-scenes of Ms. Depp’s campaign with creative director Karl Lagerfeld and as she discovers Gabrielle Chanel’s apartment at 31 rue Cambon.

The section will also underscore the craftsmanship and artistry of Chanel sunglasses and how the designs reflect the house’s codes. Chanel has produced eyewear since 2000, when it partnered with Luxottica Group.

Tyko boards cruises with Breo sunglasses

Tyko Brands Ltd has announced that it has now entered the cruise market, confirming its first listings onboard numerous vessels in the third quarter.
Tyko Brands says it has been ‘working alongside leading concessionaires to design the perfect range of Breo Sunglasses for the cruise guest’.



This first step into the cruise business follows success of the company’s portfolio of brands on ferries, including those from Stena and Brittany.

“We see the cruise and ferry sector as a strategic area for 2016,” adds Smith. “Since launching in 2008,Tyko has seen tremendous growth – not just in our core inflight business where we now have some 300 product lines listed on over 100 airlines globally, but on the ground and with ferries, where we continue to see great opportunities. The cruise market seemed the next logical step for Tyko.”

Tyko says Breo’s global role out strategy for ground stores has experienced tremendous growth over the past 12 months and as a result it has seen its global locations increase by 75% year-on-year.

These include 20 ‘key’ locations throughout the Americas (including Miami International Airport) within Asia Pacific – seven locations including; Malaysia and Singapore – in Europe at 17 locations including; Antalya, Hamburg and Basel and finally, in the Middle East where the company is in the process of opening in 10 locations.

“Although the majority of our clients favour the Premium Free Standing Display Units (FSDU) some with smaller stores place our sunglasses either on their existing in store furniture or on our counter spinners along with our watches. Due to the success of the sales most clients end up multi sighting the brand throughout their airports.”

The White Statement Sunglasses Spotted on the Streets of Fashion Week

Most of us grab our sunglasses along with our phone, wallet, and keys every time we leave the house. Sure, we appreciate their ability to cover up a late night, but a cool pair of shades can also make the difference between a boring outfit and something that feels fresh and new—and right now, oversize white cat-eye shades are what the street-style crowd is favoring.

While doing the rounds at New York Fashion Week, I noticed a few trends on the streets that you’d have to be blind to miss, including denim and army green. White sunglasses were a less-obvious (but just as cool) look I noticed being sported by editors, bloggers, and models alike.



Admittedly, these bold glasses aren’t for everyone, but I’m a huge fan. Think about it for a minute—shelling out $60 for an on-trend pair of shades can make your basic jeans-and-tee combo feel a bit more compelling.

That’s why just a couple days into NYFW, I was online, feverishly typing white cat-eye sunglasses into Google. After a pretty lengthy search, I spotted this pair by Australian eyewear label Quay.

Choose the right lens colour for your sunglasses

While sunglasses in blacks and browns are the safest bet, coloured lenses work differently. Here's a guide on picking the right coloured lenses for your sunglasses depending on what you do.



1. Yellow

This shade is for those going on a bike expedition, target shooting or skiing as they help in enhancing colour contrast and depth perception.

2. Blue and purple

As these keep away glare from the visible white light, it is apt for sportspersons, especially, those playing tennis.

3. Shades of red

These are apt for those glued to their laptop and desktop screens in order to reduce glare and strain that accompanies staring at the screen for too long. They are also suitable for sports like cycling and racing as it makes for better visibility on the road.

4. Grey

Grey-coloured lenses are great for water sports, baseball, tennis and football.

5. Amber

These lenses are especially good for high-altitude sports or activities that take place either early in the morning or later in the day . Also, they turn out to be great for those playing golf as brown lenses highlight varying contrasts of greens on the golf course.

Allsaints x Archibald Optics: Limited Edition Sunglasses

Fashion brand AllSaints celebrates its 21st anniversary with a collaboration with London-based eyewear label Archibald Optics creating a unique line of sunglasses that's so limited you must get your hands on a pair. The co-branded partnership brings traditional craftsmanship and contemporary style to men's fashion. These sunglasses are handmade in Japan, with the best locally sourced materials. Each frame goes through over 200 manual processes resulting in a truly distinctive piece of eyewear. Each pair is hand-carved with a serial number ranging from 001-210 on the temple of every frame.  Did I mention this collection was truly limited?



The AllSaints limited edition sunglass collection features six designs with frame variations of slate, black scratch, ebony, and tortoise. The aqua or russet lenses vary in shape and size, and can fit any aesthetic regardless of desired shape and structure.

Celeb-Approved Statement Sunglasses to Shield the Sun in Style

Think about it: Shading your eyeballs from the sun is kind of a no-brainer, but chances are that while you're carefully curating your next-day outfit, the last thing you're thinking about is what kind of fashion statement you're making with your sunglasses. Well, it's time to reprioritize your style goals. Sunnies, after all, are your "most important commuter accessory," according to E! Style Collective style expert Lindsay Albanese.

Need proof? Take a glance at head-turners like Raven-Symoné and Gigi Hadid who top off even the most basic of T-shirt and jeans combos with "over-the-top statement shades that are all about dressing for the element of impact," said Lindsay.

Sunglasses are an essential and very practical element in your wardrobe, and unlike a trendy top or skirt that won't get much mileage, you can pick a flamboyant pair and re-wear them day after day without getting tired of them. "You don't have to consider dress codes or anything like that, so all fashion rules go out the window," insisted Lindsay.

If this is your first foray into statement sunnies territory, "dip your toes in the trend by going with a mirrored lens or a clear frame in a classic retro shape like the cat-eye or wayfarer, easing your way into the more artistic, obscure versions."

For veteran shady ladies, challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and opt for an intermediate style—something that's a little bolder than just a reflective lens, like an out-of-the-box shape or a festive pattern.


Fashion risk-takers in the advanced category know that "the purpose of statement shades is to be artistic and to make an impression," said Lindsay. At this level, candy-colored frames in asymmetrical shapes might seem a bit over the top, but, hey, isn't that the point?

A Pair Of Sunglasses That Simulate LSD Hallucinations

Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses is boring. What about hallucinogenic-, psychotropic-, electric-Kool-Aid-colored glasses instead? 
Wayfarer, meet way out: Hungarian artist Bence Agoston has created a pair of sunglasses that can simulate hallucination. (At least the visual kind.)

In appearance, Mood's 3-D printed frames look like a cross between John Lennon's wire-rimmed ovals and the old maven glasses Elton John sometimes wears in concert. But the frames aren't really the star of the show here: the lenses are. Agoston's sunglasses can be used to simulate all sorts of technicolor freakouts thanks to six special inserts which can be layered over one another. Each lens is based on a different Moiré pattern that filters red, green, or blue light. Three lenses can be placed in front of each eye; by rotating them, different patterns can be created.



"Because each color filters the incoming lights differently, and the patterns can overlap each other or leave blank fields, the new view is completely random and twisted," says Agoston. Not that you have to trip out all the time. "Mood can also be used with clear lenses, for everyday living," he notes.

Asked when you should use his Mood sunglasses, Agoston basically comes right out and says the optimal use case is in the back of a colorfully painted school bus with Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters.


"The ideal situation for use is during travel, when people listen to music, just looking out the window and watching the ever-changing sights, in perfect harmony with the music. The shape is designed with the aim of simplicity and distinctness, as if the wearer belongs to a kind of subculture." Just any old subculture, huh?

Skugga sunglasses tint on command or automatically

Well, that didn't take long. In less than a year, electrochromic sunglasses have gone from being experimental to an actual product, with Dutch startup Ctrl announcing its tint-on-demand Ctrl One cycling glasses just this month. Should you prefer multi-use electronically-tinting sunglasses, however, you might want to get yourself a pair of Skugga shades.
  Electrochromic sunglasses are similar to traditional photochromic transition eyeglasses, in that their lenses automatically switch from clear to tinted when exposed to ultraviolet light. That said, while photochromic lenses take several seconds to make the change, electrochromic lenses do so instantly. Additionally, their users can switch between clear and tinted modes manually – this could be particularly useful in situations such as driving, in which photochromic lenses won't darken because they're shaded from the sunlight.
                   

While Ctrl utilizes "e-tint" technology developed by Ohio-based company AlphaMicron, Skugga has gone with a system from Sweden's LC-Tec. It incorporates liquid crystal filters within the lenses, that darken or brighten in response to the application of a low-voltage electrical current.
  According to the designers, the lenses block 100 percent of UVA and UVB light even at their lightest tint – they do not go completely untinted. Additionally, for people who care to keep track of such things, the app lets users know their own level of UV exposure over time. For users who don't want to be constantly accessing the app, the glasses can be switched between auto and two user-defined tint presets by flipping their right-hand arm.
                   

The glasses' battery is charged wirelessly, with one charge reportedly being good for about 8 hours in auto or 12 in manual. The lenses automatically default to their lightest tint when the battery is dead.

What We're Buying: Pink Peonies Blogger Rachel Parcell's Retro Sunglasses!

Have you bought anything you loved lately? In the PEOPLE StyleWatch offices, the answer to that question is usually “Yes.” We love to

                                                     

share our absolute can’t-miss picks in our gallery, What We’re Loving Right Now — as well as style blogger and jewelry designer Rachel Parcell’s favorite sunnies.
  “Nothing completes a look quite like a glam pair of sunglasses. Currently I’m opting for retro inspired shades that give a vintage-chic flare to each outfit I pair them with. Ever since I picked up these retro Prada sunglasses, they have been on major repeat. I recently spent a few days in the gorgeous mountains of Deer Valley and these sunnies paired perfectly with all of my cozy layers. Now I’m dreaming of how perfect they will look when paired with a floppy hat on a warm, tropical beach!” (Note: June 27th is National Sunglasses Day, and Parcell is also loving these retro styles — shop here, here and here!)

Rachel Parcell of The Pink Peonies is a style and beauty blogger based out of Salt Lake City. She recently launched her first jewelry collection featuring cuffs, rings and necklaces all under $100. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram!

Animal Planet star Sunglass Cat visits metro Detroit

People are noticing the celebrity in Plymouth's Kellogg Park and asking if they can take her picture. Some are even getting to hold her.

                                                         

Sunglass Cat doesn't mind the attention. She's been getting more of it than ever since competing on the Animal Planet special "America's Next Cat Star."

The 2-year-old cat with the bedazzled shades, whose real name is Bagel, doesn't wear them as a style statement or a gimmick. Born without eyelids, she needs them to protect her eyes from debris. In her usual home of Los Angeles, she often hits the beach with her owner, Karen McGill.

A Detroit native who moved to the West Coast about four years ago, McGill rescued Sunglass Cat from a shelter when the kitten was a few months old, and she originally meant for the cat to live with her daughter.

"She stuck her paw out. She was very cross-eyed. We were like, 'This one chose us,' " she remembers.

McGill had to nurse the underweight kitten back to health, sleeping on her daughter's apartment floor and feeding Bagel by hand every half-hour to help with her digestive problems. Then she discovered the eye condition, which led to three surgeries.

Because of those health issues, McGill wound up keeping Bagel at her place. She still has to monitor Bagel's eyes, putting in drops several times a day and plucking out lashes that grow inside instead of a normal lash line. Left unattended, they could scratch her corneas and lead to blindness, according to McGill.

Microsoft patents smart glasses capable of detecting and interpreting emotions

Microsoft has secured a patent for internet-connected smart glasses that would be
                               

capable of detecting and interpreting the emotions of people within their field of vision.

The Redmond-based tech major filed the patent for "a wearable emotion detection feedback system" in October 2012 and has been now been awarded the patent, suggests a public filing by the US patent office.

"Microsoft regularly applies for receives patents as part of its business practices; not all patents applied for or received will be incorporated into a Microsoft product," a Microsoft spokesperson has been quoted as telling the Wall Street Journal.

How the smart glasses function

The wearer of the smart glasses, according to the filing, can determine who to analyse - whether an individual or a group, without their knowledge.

The sensors of the wearable device can measure changes in a subject's body temperature or pick up audio information.

The sensors, which include depth cameras and a microphone mounted on the nose bridge, pick up audio and visual information from a subject.

This would be processed for things like subtle variations in speech rhythm and amplitude, choice of words, type and speed of gestures, eye focus and body posture. All these are beamed through Microsoft's database and then an emotional determination would be relayed back to the user through the glasses.

Check out the following photos to know how Microsoft's device is designed to work.

Rihanna proves she has plenty of specs appeal as she livens up her low-key Paris Fashion Week outfit with a pair of fun circular glasses

It's an opportunity that most stars use to dress to impress in front of the great and good of the sartorial world.

But Rihanna displayed her fun sense of style as she stepped out at Paris Fashion Week on Monday morning, rocking a pair of quirky circular glasses.

Proving she has plenty of specs appeal, the 27-year-old pop princess livened up her somewhat muted choice of outfit with the unusual accessory as she left the French capital's Shangri-La hotel.

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Specs appeal! Rihanna displayed her fun sense of style as she stepped out at Paris Fashion Week on Monday morning, rocking a pair of quirky circular glasses

Low-key look: Ensuring she stayed warm in the chilly winter weather, the Rude Boy hitmaker wrapped up in a layered double denim look, teaming a cream and black shearling-lined coat with an indigo-coloured jacket

Rihanna traverses through fans at Avenue restaurant in Paris

Ensuring she stayed warm in the chilly winter weather, the Rude Boy hitmaker wrapped up in a layered double denim look, teaming a cream and black shearling-lined coat with an indigo-coloured jacket.

How to dress: big sunglasses

Should you ever want to character-assassinate yourself, you can do this with the help of one simple accessory. All you need to look like a tosser is a monster pair of sunglasses. Walk into a party wearing an OTT pair of shades, and half the people there will write you off before you've opened your mouth. No need to go to the trouble of formulating and voicing offensive opinions: you've typecast yourself as a baddie, just like that.


Today, however, I will attempt to defend the indefensible. My goal is nothing less than the rehabilitation of power sunglasses – the unnecessarily large, deliberately expensive kind.

The benefit of big sunglasses is that they are a no-effort way to turn up the volume on your summer wardrobe. A serious pair of shades packs a lot of attitude, and this can be turned to your advantage if you want to make your summer wardrobe more punchy. Much easier, in hot weather, than adding high heels, and with just as much added glamour. And a pair of shades isn't just a low-maintenance addition – it's positively time-saving, because you can skip eye makeup.

This summer's most on-trend sunglasses are boxy, squared-off shades that seem to channel 3D specs. There is nothing particularly face-flattering about them, but they are unmistakably Fashion. Aviator styles, by contrast, were an off-beat vintage classic two years ago, but, having been discovered for their cheekbone-enhancing properties, have become slightly Wag. Wear square shades to edge up a flirty dress, or aviators to make the utilitarian more alluring.

The classic vamp-it-up shades are the big, curvy, movie-star kind; the "who does she think she is?" sort. If you are trying to look approachable and down to earth, these won't do you any favours. But if you're trying to ratchet your look from normal to reasonably glamorous, there is no faster way. A pair of these transforms a subtle, demure look into a statement of Grace Kelly intent. Key word here: intent. To harness the impact of sunglasses without turning the world against you, remember you are not, actually, Grace Kelly, but just wearing large sunglasses. That way, you get to look like the star, not the baddie.

Women's Wholesale Sunglasses

Women's wholesale sunglasses are available from numerous wholesalers. It's up to you to make certain that you locate a supplier that will guarantee the quality of both the product and service you receive. The product alone is not sufficient. What kind of glasses your client will buy is directly affected by these needs. In order to make the right selection of women's sunglasses for your business, you must select the needs you want to address and decide to which extent you want to address these needs. Ask yourself the question, which type of client will I be catering to?

With wholesale women's sunglasses, the profit margin is likely to double if the quality of the women's sunglasses is excellent. Your profit markup is greater if the product you supply is a brand or excellent replica of designer sunglasses. Essentially your business will succeed by providing better quality sunglasses; you are guaranteed higher profits.

The key is to select sunglasses that are opposite to the shape of your face. So, if you have a round face, go for frames that are square or rectangular. If you choose frames in striking colors, remember that you may not be able to use them for formal occasions. In that case, you may consider buying designer inspired sunglasses. These sunglasses have the same quality as the originals, but they cost considerably less. Many online sources sell designer inspired sunglasses at wholesale rates. When you buy from these sources, you will be able to enjoy a further reduction in price. And the quality is good enough to pass for the authentic stuff.

They are categorized depending on the usage, purpose, style and face structure of the wearer to match with their age and personality. Mostly used as a fashion accessory and style statement, very few women use sunglasses for protecting their eyes from glares, bright lights and UV rays. This behavior towards sunglasses encouraged brands to channelize their sunglasses range according to the different requirements and tastes of women.

During the period between 60s and 80s, these were really popular and a style statement for many celebrities. Many celebrities used these glasses to keep their identity hidden. Mirror aviator sunglasses are the fashion statement for many stylish people. These are one of the oldest designs that are still available commonly. While the design of these glasses was basically dedicated to pilots, they gained popularity among commoners after Tom Cruise donned them in Top Gun.