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This week there were two appropriately summery parties to launch the new eyewear collections of two iconic American brands. Tommy Hilfiger celebrated its first foray into eyewear–and its yearlong 25th anniversary–with a party at the James Hotel in NYC and a movie dedicated to surfers. Oliver Peoples hosted an intimate gathering of bloggers who were invited to hang out with founder Larry Leight, try on sunglasses, and eat fancy barbecue.
Did you ever wonder how Oliver Peoples, now owned by Luxottica, got its name?
The sunglasses that went down the spring runways were anything but boring. Labels like Prada, Dior, and Jil Sander showed colorful, eccentric shades that were out of this world.
We’ve rounded up a mix of cool cat eye, retro, and ’60s-style sunnies that anyone can pull off as things brighten up.
JF & Son
Deal: 30% off fall merchandise, including the beaded CK blouse (was $148, now $104) and the floral print cut-out Weimer dress (was $188, now $132)
When/Where: Ongoing. Mon—Sat noon—8pm, Sun noon—6pm. 19 Kenmare St at Elizabeth St (212-343-3131)
Oliver Peoples
Deal: Frames from Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith for $119; frames from Mosley Tribes will be $99. Also, get 30% off prescription lenses.
When/Where: Friday, October 29 through Sunday, October 31. Upper East Side: 10am—6pm, 755 Madison Ave at 65th St (212-585-3433.) Soho: Fri—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 366 W. Broadway at Broome (212-585-3433)
Yves Saint Laurent
Deal: Up to 75% off clothing, bags, and accessories
When/Where: Thursday, October 28 through Saturday, October 30. Thurs—Fri 8am—8pm, Sat 9am—4pm. Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves, fourth floor (212-463-0071)
Selima Optique
Deal: 30% to 90% off eyewear, clothing, and accessories, including vintage Hermès bags and womenswear from Tsumori Chisato
When/Where: Wednesday, October 27 through Sunday, October 31. Weds—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 7 Bond St between Broadway and Lafayette (212-677-8487)
We’re Fashionista. Of course we like sunglasses. But this year, it seems to be the accessory of choice: The Thing everything wants to get their hands on. Who cares if they’re from The Row or Target? As long as they look good, we’re happy. So we’ve rounded up the season’s best. We’ll be following up later today with a few longer features on the world of sunnies, so stay tuned.
**All graphics by Steff Yotka.
Makes My Heart Sing: It’s taking every ounce of self control not to run down Crosby Street and buy this skirt from Opening Ceremony and wear it everyday. I want it. I need it. But if I do buy it, I will hang my head in shame next year and wonder what came over me. Read more →
