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All eyewear featured in this report is available for editorial placement. Contact Shauna on 02 9331 2655.

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THE RECIEPE FOR FRAME SUCCESS…

CUTLER AND GROSS 0926 (Dark Blue) RRP - approx $500

Take a scoop full of chunky 60’s “vintage”. Add a pinch of 70’s “oversize”, mix well together with a sprinkle of 80’s back-to-the-future “luminance” and serve in an icy cold, crystal frame!

CUTLER AND GROSS - 0690 (Watermelon) RRP - approx $500

The past few seasons have seen optical and sunglass styles draw inspiration from days of old but these incredible new releases from Cutler and Gross stir together the best features of past eras, to serve up incredible new sunglass styles that are nothing short of modern stylish success!

CUTLER AND GROSS 0925 (Ink) RRP - approx $500
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HOW MUCH WOOD WOULD A WOODCHUCK? IF A WOODCHUCK COULD CHUCK WOOD? 

FICTION - Kid (Olive wood matte)

Ever the inventors, l.a.Eyeworks introduce their newest and hottest releases– KID and YUP! Presented in a vast array of stand-out colours including “foam wood matte” and “toy blue matte” these supersonic new FICTION styles are made of balsa wood-like textured acetate which…has to be seen to be believed! Light as a feather but stiff as a board, these frames are the next wave of eyewear!

FICTION - Yup (Toy blue wood matte)
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INSIDE THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF STYLE AND DESIGN…

For those out there looking for inspiration…or for those with absolutely no idea at all! For a little online update guide to style, design, food and fashion – MECHO.com is the only place to go!

Isson Eyewear designer, Catherine Federici delivers her insight on “Style without logos”, Hong Kong Yum Cha and building a “container” house. Check out - http://www.mecho.com.au/blog/guest-blogger/interview-sunglasses-designer-catherine-federici/
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ISSON EYEWEAR AND LA EYEWORKS….WALKIN’ THE WALK…TALKIN’ THE TALK AT ROSEMOUNT AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK 2009
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The sleek new Spring/Summer “Do you believe her?” collection from talented local Saint Austine Academy designer, Alvin Manalo was unleashed on the catwalk to the Australian fashion assemblage during Rosemount Fashion Week 09/10.

Manalo’s nouvelle vague, rock-edged designs were accompanied with standout eyewear styles from both the ISSON Eyewear and l.a. Eyeworks ranges. Catwalking frame styles included ISSON Eyewear’s Gidget and Ginger and l.a. Eyeworks Minnow and Fiction TOM.

* A special thanks to our friends - Jana Bartolo www.janabartolo.com and Jason Henley www.jasonhenleyonline.com for the title image

We were pleasently suprised to see a local celebity Whitley getting all acoustic in a pair of AMP frames by Fiction. This clip was reported to us by Mark at Eye Can C in Williamstown Victoria… who by the way stocks a great selection of Fiction frames… fanx Mark… you’re TOPs!

This clip shows Whitley performing “Lost In Time” acoustic at the MoBoogie Loft… nice…

All eyewear featured in this report is available for editorial placement. Contact Shauna on 02 9331 2655.

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Isson Delivers Old School Values

Inspired by the days when women were fashionably refined and men were tailored yet rough around the edges, the current eyewear trend capturing this old-school sensibility has crossed over to sunglasses and surpassed the oversized, wrap-around and fun festival looks of recent years.

More than just rehashing the staple Wayfarer, the Isson Eyewear 08_09 collection creates avant-garde styling with character and intrigue. Obvious logo embellishment is no longer relevant, making it more about the frame styling and less about the brand name.

This season, Isson Eyewear accentuates femininity with glamorous and funky cats-eye shapes for women. Likewise, masculine and somewhat ostentatious styles for men feature thick-rimmed acetate frames, fusing a nerdy/clumsiness for bold and edgy character looks.

The collection explores colour and textured effects but remains underpinned by classic black and tortoiseshell which was so prevalent in the 50’s and early 60’s.

Retro rivet features embedded in heavy dual-tone frames and combination acetate & metal styles reinforce the collection’s refinement of design ideas, drawing a clearer distinction between Isson’s hand-made work and the mass produced end of town.
 

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Frame in view

lsson Eyewear - Gidget (Blonde/Crystal split) RRP $269
Pure blonde whipped with caramel swirls sit on top an amber crystal… this chunky cats-eye with tapered effect adds spunk to the most feminine shape on the planet. (also available in Black and dark Tortoiseshell)

lsson Eyewear - Yoyo (Tortoise) RRP $269
This chunky classic takes you a step closer to that original post WW2 look by ustilising a camo-style tortoise. The brilliant depth of this acetate simply can’t be captured in still.
(also available in Black and Tortoiseshell/Crystal split)

lsson Eyewear - Ginger (Black) RRP $269
Glamorous and bold… this vintage deep round cats provides all the coverage needed to avoid that ex-lover. The perfect style for nearly every face shape.
(also available in Red and dark Tortoiseshell)

S*#t Happens

The time is now, all our four-eyed-computer-watch wearing friends! Raise your hands in celebration for it’s time for “REVENGE OF THE NERDS”! l.a. Eyeworks FICTION along with CUTLER and GROSS frames were used to create these incredible images from FASHION JOURNAL and AUTORE Magazine.

Funny S*#t

Pope Spotted

While in Sydney last week, Pope Benedict had an attack of the funnies as he made reference to the new ISSON eyewear range and how “HOT” they were. It was reported that later he was heard praying for a Isson freebie.