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BIZ 7 for her… BIZ 8 for him… BIZ everywhere, BIZ for everyone, for all types of faces with these designer frames whose main key word is style! Businessmen and businesswomen fond of elegance and style, here are frames with character and affordable for all! Very proud to present models manufactured in France – « result of the encounter with a new French provider and manufacturer and a synergy between the two entities.” – the brand OKO by OKO Paris – remains faithful to its values of quality, comfort and innovation in the choice of its materials – uses for this line, traditional acetate and also for some colors M49 Mazzucchelli Bio-Acetate – whose plates are chosen personally and exclusively by the founders of the brand. The control tracking of the product quality, material, color and manufacturing processes explain the choice of the « Made in France » associated with more Research & Development in the creation steps. Faithful to the design and the style of the BIZ line, these two new models convey values of elegance, refinement and fluidity in their lines and succeed in maintaining a light and thin balance in their shapes. For woman, the BIZ 7 offers a model...

Ogi Eyewear has announced the launch of two new brands, Bon Vivant and Red Rose, which will be part of a new luxury segment of the company called the North Division. Resurrecting the iconic, timeless appeal of a lost, yet not forgotten collection, Ogi Eyewear brings back the Red Rose name in a whole new way. Inspired by minimalism, Red Rose designs embraces modern heritage applying the exquisite properties of 100% pure titanium to create simple, iconic shapes with universal appeal. Differentiated by its inventive screwless design and infused microns of precious metals in the coloring process, a sleek aesthetic with infallible resilience is achieved. Expert design and craftsmanship revives the rich heritage of Red Rose. Driven by the couture style, iconic artwork and grand architectural masterpieces of France, Bon Vivant Eyewear captures the essence of enchantment. Bon Vivant is a French expression that means “one who lives well.” Designed for the creative soul who has the free spirit of an artist. Bon Vivant is for fashion enthusiasts who desire a unique, yet wearable frame. Those with an appetite for all that is good in the world are drawn to the handcrafted designs of Bon Vivant. Ogi...

The Plume Paris eyewear collection is a European-influenced brand designed and produced by Best Image Optical, Inc. This year, they continue to grow and expand their line of unique styles and color schemes for fans of their eclectic brand. The styles have received rave reviews and sales have increased, compared to last year’s numbers, because of their new crop of exquisite designs. Plume Paris’ models are truly works of art using high-quality materials and fine workmanship to create each frame. The Plume Paris models Vatan and Bayonne, named appropriately after the cities they are inspired by, are prime examples of this. Vatan is a small, picturesque village in Central France with beautiful, rural landscapes, unexpectedly scattered with Romanesque chateaus. The Plume Paris frame model Vatan infuses its rustic charm in this thin, lightweight, stainless steel frame combining warm colors that are idyllic for the season. At a Glance Model Name: Vatan Brand: Plume Paris by Best Image Optical Colors: Matte Green/Olive, Matte Brown/Clay, Matte Black/Silver Materials: Stainless Steel Size: 51-19-140 Market: Unisex Boasting elegant Gothic cathedrals overlooking quaint Basque architecture,...

Inspiration and creativity has always been the cornerstone of success for Plume Paris. We take inspiration from many forms. Like one of the most popular and highly sought after frames: the Taden from the Plume Paris eyewear collection. Does Taden sound familiar? It is a French city, known for its decor, architecture, and artistic inspiration. Stainless steel, with a classy brow-bar accent. Our clients have a choice in color combination of green/brown, blue/grey, and red/black. With its innovative thin frame, and impact design at the top of the eyeglasses, that is where the contrast of color reigns! It is no wonder why so many have fallen in love with the Taden. See the Plume Paris 2013 Collection at BestImageOptical.com

US-based REM Eyewear and UK-based Mondottica announce the expansion of their joint venture, Remdottica, to demonstrate an increased commitment to global partnerships and reaffirm their dedication to serving the needs of customers around the globe. The expanded partnership will allow for Remdottica to share experience and expertise while keeping a close eye on regional trends and facilitating superior logistics. The move also brings REM’s entire collection of quality eyewear brands to Europe for the first time. Remdottica, which launched in September 2011 to distribute Converse Eyewear throughout the UK, Republic of Ireland, Holland, France and Spain will now encompass all of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and include REM’s entire portfolio of branded eyewear from John Varvatos, Jones New York, TUMI, Lucky Brand and Cosmopolitan. European customers can expect notably faster delivery times, regionally-based customer service and an expanded collection of brands as early as September 1, 2013. According to REM’s CEO, Mike Hundert, “The expansion of Remdottica to cover all of the REM business throughout EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) is a natural progression of the...

Nina Ricci, feminine details with elegant, sophisticated styling are found in four new, made in France, ophthalmic styles for Spring 2013. Nina Ricci’s new La Ravissante ophthalmic style (NR2717) takes its cue from Nina Ricci’s beaux art ring, incorporating special laser engraving to create the same textured effect as found on the distinctive ring. The milled two-tone acetate front features metal temples, and the signature temple tips incorporate an inlaid gold Nina Ricci logo. There are three feminine colors: black with crystal, tortoise with purple, and pink with translucent pink. Size 53-15-135. The Nina Ricci NR2731 La Sensuelle acetate style incorporates a trendy strong eyeshape with rich temple details. The temples are decorated with metal pins on both sides of the buckle which are inspired by the leather work of the Nina Ricci clutch bag as seen on the Spring 2013 runway. The signature Nina Ricci temple tips incorporate a gold inlaid Nina Ricci logo. The two available colors are black with gold hardware, and tortoise with red temples accented by gold hardware. Size 52-14-135. New Nina Ricci Launch Spring 2013 The Nina Ricci NR2725 L’Ensorcelante temple design was inspired...

NICE is a two tone stainless steel frame inspired by the city in southern France located on the Mediterranean coast. The Nice frame was directly inspired by the avant-garde type fashion found throughout the city.With this frame, you’ll find bright color combinations to this vintage inspired metal frame that is an unusual concept in the market. Nice Color:  M.Brown/Beige  Size: 38-27-140 Color: M.Black/Silver Size: 38-27-140 Color: M.Grey/Rust Size: 38-27-140 The Plume Paris Eyewear is now available and can be ordered by calling Best Image Optical at 1.800.688.7661. You can view a complete product catalog at  http://www.BestImageOptical.net. About Plume Paris: Plume Paris Eyewear, a European influenced brand, is produced keeping the wearer’s comfort in mind without sacrificing creative design and premium materials.The Plume Paris collection has a variety of styles in order to satisfy the wearer’s fashion preference.Some frames take inspiration from the 1940-1960’s while others keep a more modern edge.

Eastern States Eyewear has announced the release of five new styles in Thierry Mugler Eyewear. Known for its striking, progressive designs the France based Thierry Mugler puts a heavy emphasis on bright, striking colorations in this release with a wide variety of acetates and metal accents.  Exotic contrasts such as Bordeaux-Fuchsia and Wine-Purple-Carmel stand next to such retro combinations as Black-Ivory and Brown-Rust to provide a bigger width and breadth of color variety than any release to date.  Finishes include marble, tortoises, and snakeskin.  A great example of this feature is model 9338, which features a snakeskin finish to its plastic temples – all three colors are bright, rich, and entirely noticeable.  Also not to be missed are Mugler’s signature metal accents which always perfectly enhance the design and value of each model. “Thierry Mugler does an excellent job of satisfying our customers seeking high fashion, progressive, “French Boutique” themed styling,” explained Paul Shyer, ESE President.  “In addition, the high amount of celebrity endorsements the brand has seen in recent years such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Eva Mendes – we find more and...

Lyon by Plume Paris Eyewear A Best Image Optical eyewear designer had this to say about designing the frame: Concept “A group of us (eyewear designers) traveled to France for inspiration on our next set of frames to debut as part of the fall 2012 collection. We researched three cities where we wanted to draw our focus from, one being the beautiful city of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Honestly speaking, inspiration did not come as fast as I thought it would and believe it or not, it wasn’t because of lack of ideas, it was completely the opposite – too many ideas to sort through so I couldn’t really pinpoint what to define our next design on. One thing was for sure, we wanted to introduce a frame that had a unique design that differentiated it from the rest of our frames in our collection. We had challenged ourselves with the idea that the new Plume Paris Fall Collection was going to be the best frames we have ever come out with.” Colors “The city of Lyon is filled with renaissance-era masterpieces. From beautiful wall murals to century old buildings decorated with gargoyles and angels there is so much to see in Lyon. The dominant color theme runs in the tangerine...

For Fall 2012, the eyewear fashion market will tour France with inspired frame designs from Plume Paris Eyewear. France, a beautiful country known for its fashion, wine, architecture, and culture became the muse for the latest frame designs for the Plume Paris brand.  After visiting some of the most beautiful cities in France to inspire the latest collection, Plume Paris Eyewear designers picked their top three cities to draw inspiration from: Nice, Lyon, and Paris. Kada, a stainless steel frame, inspired by the city of Nice is one of the most romantic places in France. Earth color tones were used on the Kada frame, colors that can be found through the French Riviera with hints of bright color throughout many flower markets in the city. Moreover, a soft rubber-like finish was given to enhance the look and feel of this modern designed frame. Lyon inspired by the city with the same name is a uniquely designed frame taking form with sharp angles just like those found in various architectural landmarks throughout the city. Lyon takes on versatility by using two-tone color combinations to better highlight its unique frame shape. Seine is a two tone stainless steel frame inspired by the...

L’Amy America is pleased to formally announce to our clients and partners that as part of the evolution of our namesake brand, what was previously the Lunettes L’Amy collection would now be the L’Amy Paris collection. Over the coming days and weeks, you will notice more changes to our website and marketing collateral that will reflect and reinforce this new name. The objective in re-branding this collection is to maintain our already iconic and recognizable mark while simultaneously moving the brand forward. L’Amy Paris more closely reflects the growth of the brand and represents our renewed focus. Steeped in over 200 years of eyewear design heritage, the L’Amy name thrives on the founding principles of innovation and quality. What this means for existing partners, is that the L’Amy Paris collection will continue to offer European craftsmanship and styling at a competitive price. We will not falter from the level of design, quality and innovation that has come to be expected of L’Amy product. Made in France, this collection of contemporary styles is a brilliant staple of acetate, metal and combination frames. In conjunction with the launch of the new logo, we will also...