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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

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

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Eyewear as a defining statement of style has gained more recognition in the past year than it has in the past 2 decades. Wearing optical frames with fake lenses is not new but the trick (previously used by lawyers and doctors wanting to appear more ‘professional and intellectual’) has well and truly found a click with the cool kids, keen to unleash the nerd within.

In the world of optics, long gone are the minimal (rimless) designs and hard, unfriendly angular shape. The 50’s retro-revival in eyewear is soft, curvaceous, arty, bold and at times, a little bow-tie kind of kooky.

Known for their anti-fashion ways, l.a.Eyeworks boldly went where no other dared to go, and now more than 3 years since pushing the grandpa, geek-chic (call it what you like) look, they continue to lead this trend and push boundaries with their amazing collection of hand-made acetate and super dooper titanium frames, inflicting colour and style like no other.

Think Roy Orbison, Malcolm X and Buddy Holly…. Crossed with RuPaul and Andy Warhol (both whom have featured in l.a.Eyeworks campaigns) and you have a colossal collection brimming with personality and style.

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Frame in view

l.a. Eyeworks - Director (plum brown tiger) RRP $733
Vintage round is reborn in amazing contemporary colour! These split combinations are exposed with cutaway sculpting on the brow that reveals the exquisite layer of colour beneath.

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Cutler and Gross @ RAFW 2008

Cutler and Gross shared the runway with Sydney designer Honey Hartley presenting her “Pink Punk” collection at RAFW 08. Cutler and Gross’ bold vintage looks and newsprint detailing complimented Hartley’s designs perfectly to create a sharp and vivid wardrobe for the Punk Princess!

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l.a. Eyeworks @ LA Fashion Week 2008

L.a Eyeworks frequently collaborate with designers around the world.
Recently, their funky nerd-esque eyewear was featured at LA Fashion Week 2008.

 l.a. Eyeworks frame Bent in Blue Abbey.

l.a. Eyeworks frame Von Kersting in Tortoise