Victoria Beckham Gold Sunglasses with Cutler & Gross

Victoria Beckham sunglasses have not impressed me much up to now.  Making a good choice in teaming up with Cutler & Gross (one of my favorite brands), she has released an 18k gold frame which is simply exquisite.  The frame is massive and the lenses are the same.  Obviously a big fan of the oversized frames, this is the most over-the-top from her collection.

Victoria Beckham 18k Sunglasses

The frame seems to be inspired by the latest group of gold-plated sunglasses.  Their style is in no way subtle and neither is the price.  At about $745, these will set you back a big.  They are limited edition.

Are you decadent enough for these?  Is this just too much?  Is there a 'too much' with sunglasses?

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Mykita Bernhard Willhelm Franz 24k Sunglasses

Mykita's Franz sunglasses have done well and being friends with Bernhard Willhelm, they've decided to work together on a pair of sunglasses. The result is a 24k version of Franz, which fits with Bernhard's Olympic design theme lately. The mirrored gold lenses are incredible.

Mykita Bernhard Willhelm Franz 24k Sunglasses

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Ralph Vaessen Sunglasses (Joost, Willemijn, Lotte, Katrina)

Recently I’ve come across one of the most beautiful sets of sunglasses I’ve seen in a long time, or perhaps ever. It’s a new brand and I’m happy too present them there. The brand is called Ralph Vaessen, as he is their head designer.

If you’ve never seen buffalo horn sunglasses before, then feast your eyes. Of course most sunglasses are made of metal and plastic, so buffalo horn sunglasses are at a completely different level. The detail in the frames is exceptional. The material gives them a milky stained appearance.

Joost

The Joost is an aviator shape and is by far my favourite. The separation of the buffalo horn at the bridge is excellent, as the metallic frame really brings out the colors.

Lotte

Willemijn

The Willemijn is an excellent example of cat eye sunglasses. The angles on this pair are extreme. No weak can wear this frame. It’s not an all black frame either. Click on the picture to enlarge and see the subtleties in the color variation. This is all from the buffalo horn.

Katarina

Ralph Vaessen has decided to go with some classic shapes for this line and I can’t wait for the next one. Ralph Vaessen sunglasses will not come cheap. This of course is based on the use of buffalo horn and the fact that every pair is hand-made. The prices range from €1100 - €1800.

If you need more information, check out their website.

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New Oakley Sunglasses – Oakley Pit Boss (Oakley Elite Series)

Oakley has released a new model which they claim is the first release of an upcoming series of “elite” models of sunglasses. It is called Oakley Pit Boss and you can see it here below. Surprisingly, there hasn’t been a lot of talk about it online or advertising on the Oakley website. I only found out about it because there was a small write-up about it in an Oakley newsletter.

Oakley Pit Boss

The shape is definitely Oakley. It is more a lifestyle model than a sports model, which really calls into questions the $595 dollar price tag I have seen on many websites. I do like the design; however, the price tag is not justified. The shape is beautiful, but not very different from past Oakley models. What are the special technological innovations that lead to this kind of price? All colors of the Pit Boss come with polarized lenses, Oakley optics, hydrophobic lens coatings and something called hexalobular bolts, but this technology is all standard on most Oakley models. Their latest sports model, the JawBone, came packed with new innovations and is half the price.

I’ve read rumours that future models from the “elite” series will be even more expensive and will include technology such as carbon fiber. I’m excited to see them released, but hope they are priced like the Pit Boss.

Available at the Oakley website.

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Louis Vuitton Sunglasses 2009 – Women’s Acetate

I am not particularly impressed with Louis Vuitton sunglasses in general, but from time to time they have a good pair.  Today we will look at three pairs that stick out from the rest in the available set.  What we are looking at are the women’s styles for 2009 that are made from acetate.  We’ll look at the metal styles another day.

Louis Vuitton Sunglasses Obsession Carre LV Landscape

The obsession comes in many different shapes, and this is the Carre shape.  It is the full-sized frame of the three styles and has an eye-catching tortoise shell print.  The price is $480.00.

Louis Vuitton Sunglasses Gina

Turquoise and Honey colors are both available for Gina, but I prefer the turquoise.  This style is huge and has a real vintage feel to them.  My favourite aspect of this pair is how the temples connect at the bottom of the frames, whereas most sunglasses connect in the middle.  The painting of the frame is quite nice, the style in general is pretty loud.  This style has been seen on Rihanna, among other celebrities.  The price is $530.00

Louis Vuitton Sunglasses - Mahina Camel

The Mahina is a much softer design than the above two frames.  It has a simple one-piece lens and the LV flower in the center of the bridge.  The price is $480.00   

One thing that is immediate is that these are not cheap sunglasses.  You are no doubt paying for the brand here.  As sunglasses on their own, they are not bad, and occasionally a pair will be really interesting, like the Graffiti which we showed earlier as spotted on Kate Price.  If you are looking for subtle luxury, then Louis Vuitton sunglasses are a good choice.      

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Roberto Cavalli Sunglasses 2009 (504, 441, 448)

It is our first time looking at Roberto Cavalli here on the blog and we are excited to look at some of what’s available for 2009.  We present three models here below.

Roberto Cavalli 504 Sunglasses

This is a standard aviator with minor detail on the temples.  It is definitely more subtle for Roberto Cavalli sunglasses, but that’s not necessarily a good thing as they can be way over the top.  This style will look good on many girls because of its simplicity, but would also go well with formal wear.  The price is about €190.

Roberto Cavalli 441 Sunglasses

This pair is certainly worth note.  The detail in it is over the top, but beautiful.  The temples are exquisite.  There are crystals running from the front to the back of them, and the circles are in fact in the shape of snakes.  Within each snake is the Roberto Cavalli logo.  These have got to be worn with something nice.  Do not bring them to the beach.  The price is about €275.

Roberto Cavalli 448 Sunglasses

The 448 is also no slouch.  Intricate detailing is again the highlight and the design is excellent.  Big circles are very prominent, but if you look at the circles that attach the frame to the temples, you will notice that they are bent and from the front look like C’s, hence Roberto Cavalli.  The price is about €290.

Roberto Cavalli sunglasses’ style is not subtle.  There are always intricate lines, big circles and all kinds of bling.  This year is no exception.  If I had to choose one of the above for a girl, it would be the 448S.    

Roberto Cavalli Sunglasses are available at Frames Direct:

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Bvlgari 2009 Sunglasses 8031B 8032B Styles (Bvlgari Sunglasses)

Bvlgari has also been known not to shy away from the extremes of luxury and that’s the same for their 2009 sunglasses.  Here we will look at two of the more outlandish styles for 2009, which summarize the Bulgari sunglasses styling.

Bulgari 8031B Black

The 8031B style is a typical over-sized frame that has very nice detailing on the side of them.  The floral design is beautiful and will accent other jewelry you are wearing.  With a retail price of about $360, I wouldn’t be wearing this to the beach.  Also typical is the shape of the temples, which start off really thick near the lenses and get smaller near the loop on the end.  It’s a really nice style that should be complimented with equally stunning clothing.

See how it goes well with the rest?

Bulgari 8032B Silver

The 8032B style has very similar detailing in the floral crystal pattern, but is a one-piece lens are has a different feel.  The nose piece is very fine on it and this frame should fit on many different faces.  All Bulgari sunglasses come with Swarovsky Crystal, so you are seeing the real thing here.  Also retails for about $360.

Carrying on the luxurious traditions of Bulgari, the 2009 set is what I would expect from them: clean, stylish and gleaming.  They didn’t go with anything incredibly risky which I might have liked, but it’s still a nice line.      

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Barton Perreira Jeweled Collection 2009

Expanding on their Jeweled collection in 2009, Barton Perreira has added a few items for the more heavily-pocketed among us to peruse.   

Both models are a spin-off of Emmanuelle, perhaps their most popular frame last year.

Emmanuelle Pink Diamonds.  2.85 carats of luxurious hand placed diamonds for your spending wonder.  The pinnacle of luxury.  It retails for $50,000.

Emmanuelle Leopard is simply gorgeous.  3.59 carats of diamonds bathed in gold.  It retails for $29,000.

Barton Perreira have an exclusive deal with Lugano diamonds for this year to makes all of the pieces in the Jeweled collection and it only adds to their value.  Lugano diamonds is an international jeweler focusing on specialized pieces, as we clearly see here.  They are well known in California among fine jewelers and are the perfect match for Barton Perriera.  There are also a few more models available but you’ll have to contact Barton Perreira directly for more information.   

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             Lugano Diamonds

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Barton Perreira Men Sunglasses for 2009

We now look at the male styles for Barton Perreira eyewear in 2009.  Again, I’ve only got a select few models for you to look at, but they are nicely put together.  Getting it started…

Odyssey

Odyssey has a class aviator shape with Barton Perreira touches.  I really like the detailing around the bridge and shape of the lenses.  A mix of lenses cuts makes this standout from more common aviator shapes.

Mogul

Mogul has a great masculine feel to it and will look good on most guys.  The frame coloring is excellent and not too loud.  Retails for $525.

Brodus

Brodus is my favourite of the bunch.  Also a classic aviator shape, the detailing on the bridge and temples makes it look very refined.  Retails for $515   

These are just a few of the styles available for 2009.  For more, check out the website.     

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Barton Perreira Women’s Sunglasses for 2009

The new king of high-end sunglasses, Barton Perreira, is releasing a maelstrom of 31 new styles for 2009 and I’ll be presenting as many here as possible.  If you are not familiar with them yet, you really should be.  They started only over a year ago when two of Oliver Peoples' strongest members (1 design genius, 1 business genius) split off and started their own thing.  They intended to occupy the high end of the sunglasses world, where a lot of brands exist only because of their name, not because of design or quality.  This is where Barton Perreira separates itself from the rest.   

I’ll begin with the women’s styles.  Here are a few select models:

Barton Perreira Emmanuelle Sahara Snake Small

The Emmanuelle (above) was very popular in 2008 and could be spotted on celebrities such as Milla Jovovich and Jada Pinket.  This year they have made a smaller version and added a new style, called Sahara Snake.  The Emmanuelle will be a popular style in 2009 because it is not too over the top and will be great looking for years.  It retails for about $455 U.S.

Barton Perreira Harlequin Smoky Topaz

The first new pair is called Harlequin.  It is quite different from any other models in the line.  The design on the temples is very intricate and is hand-painted.  It retails for about $515 U.S.

Barton Perreira Riviera Violetta

Riviera is an over-sized style which I imagine is going to be big in 2009.  It is very edgy and outspoken, and will don the faces of a few celebrities.  It’s got a nice dash of attitude all the while maintaining its luxurious charm.

Barton Perreira Genevieve Scarlet

Genevieve is the simpler of these three models, but has nice detailing where the temples meet the frame in the shape of a metallic bow.  The lens shape is also more laidback and subtle, and matches the lines of the frame very smoothly.  Low key luxury.

I’ve been waiting to see new designs from Barton Perreira and I must say that I am quite impressed.  All of the models this year were designed by Patty Perreira and she has again raised the bar.  I was basically hoping for something along these lines, especially with the way they are colored, allowing light to change how the sunglasses look.   

If you’ve got the bankroll and want to stand out, you simply can’t go wrong with Barton Perreira.  They are available at only the classiest retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Barneys, Fred Segal and Bergdorf Goodman.  There are many more styles for 2009, just check the website or updates here.   

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Celebrity Sighting - Rihanna and Chanel CH 4160Q Sunglasses

Becoming a pop and fashion goddess all in the same year, Rihanna is everywhere.  From her videos to different magazine covers, she’s hard to miss.  Her songs are catchy and her fashion is impeccable.    

I don’t know if anyone has gone from pop star to fashion icon is as short of a time as she has.  Her clothes are very finely selected, as is her eyewear.  She also looks excellent with a bob-style hair cut, which is saying a lot.

Making a bob look good

Above is a recent photo of her wearing Chanel CH 4160Q sunglasses.  She is often seen in Chanel sunglasses and Chanel in general.  Every time I see her, she has a new pair of sunglasses,   so it is hard to keep up.    

This style is fairly loud because of the sheer size, but is fairly basic aside from the golden strip which follows the top of the lens and the leather strap twisting through it.  On its own I am not a big fan of the shape or accents, but they honestly look really good on Rihanna.  This pair definitely needs to be tried on before buying as the sizing and accents will not match everyone.  They retail for $350 and up.

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Badgley Mischka Eyewear

Now for something completely Hollywood.   

Well known for their wedding dresses and evening dresses, designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka have also made a name for themselves with their Badgley Mischka eyewear.  It fits very well with the rest of their line, that being 1940’s Hollywood-somehow-meets-the-modern-times-happily.   

Their style covers many different moods and themes, but a lot of the current line is large plastic frames, many of which have classy looking prints on them.  A sample below:

Very nice looking prints

One of the few masculine looks

Their sunglasses have become quite popular of late and have been seen on such red carpet dwellers such as Catherine-Zeta Jones, Brad Pitt, Sarah Jessica Parker and their current face, Sharon Stone.    

If you are looking for a price range, they can go anywhere from $250 to over $400. 

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Barton Perreira Eyewear – Design and Luxury for you Eyes

Barton Perreira is a brand new line of sunglasses targeted at those with a keen eye for design, luxury and the wallet to back it up. They began about only 8 months ago but have already become quite popular because of the experience of the founders, their popularity among celebrities and the simple beauty of the shape, style and design.

The company was started by Patty Perreira and Bill Barton only in the last year, former employees of Oliver Peoples eyewear, also a very popular brand. Their craft must have been honed well at Oliver Peoples, because their sunglasses are absolutely stunning. A lot of the frames are made from titanium, while others are hand-made plastic. I love the mesh on many of the pairs, and the thin frames and well cut lines are very elegant looking. Take a look at what’s available for your eyes:

Swindler

Bombshell

Centerfold

Fairlady

As popular as they are new, Barton Perreira sunglasses are a growing brand that I have a feeling is going to explode in popularity in the next year. Stars such as Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich and Laurence Fishburne (which one doesn’t belong?) have been known to wear their styles. I’ve even seen them in the new Kardinal video “Dangerous” with Akon.

I am dying to get a pair of them myself, but no one in this quadrant of the world stocks them. That being said, the average price might be a problem for me too. Check out their website.

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The Worlds Most Expensive Sunglasses?

In fashion many things can get taken to excess, and sometimes it seems like prices are made up by giving a monkey a calculator and asking him to, “think freely”. The range in prices for sunglasses, like so many other accessories, is incredible, and the range in quality is just the same. You would think that somewhere along the line, someone will draw the line in pricing. A few of the most expensive brands charge the prices they do because they can, and others do because being the most expensive gives you exclusivity.

This exclusivity is reached in what I imagine is currently the most expensive pair of sunglasses, made by Luxuriator. The model is called Style 23, and is currently retailing for $65,000 US. It includes 18K yellow gold, ivory buffalo horn temples (are those legal?) and 132 hand cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 3.45. Wow. Don’t suppose they will send me a pair for research.

What could you get for $65,000 these days? A few things come to mind: A house (in Thailand maybe), a really nice car, a cryogenic freezing package (short term), or about 540 pairs of Ray-Ban wayfarers.

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