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Forbes magazine recently Pictorial proclaimed that red frames will be a red-hot fashion trend in 2020. Red is the perfect hue for fashion accessories like scarves, bracelets and, of 1 course, eyewear because it goes with pretty much any- thing and is always on-trend. 2 It also perfectly complements a black-and-white profession- al ensemble, adding a bit of personality to an otherwise colourless look. Forbes says red is “an expres- sion of confidence, power and strength,” and we couldn’t agree more. 4 Red can also scream luxury - think of the soles of Louboutin shoes or the logo of Bugatti automobiles or Polo by Ralph 3 Lauren shirts. While red frames used to invoke images of former talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael, the latest red eyewear has been spotted on celebrities from Taylor Swift and Gwen Stefani 5 to Elton John and Madonna. Here are some spicy frames for which we are excited to roll out the red carpet. 1. Bally BY0004-D by Marcolin Group. 2. Ice Cream IC9135 by Plan “B” Eyewear. 3. Evatik E-9204 by WestGroupe. 4. Vera Wang VA42, available through Centennial Optical. 5. Modern Optical Modern Art A610. 6. Blackfin Sandvick. 7. HUGO BOSS HG1093 by Safilo 6 7 Optical Prism | April 2020 31