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“ Major trends sticking around include crystal-coloured zyls , thin and light metals , ‘ 70s-inspired geometrics in plastic and metal and further developments in eco and / or sustainable materials ,” says Centennial ’ s director of product development Linda Mulford-Hum .
And now in 2021 , FILA is bursting onto the scene with a new collection of trendy streetwear that offers Italian elegance for the active spirits among us .
The VF9915 is made of lightweight , hypoallergenic stainless steel and is a progressive-friendly semi-rimless frame that features a sporty bi-colour laminate temple .
And the VF9972 is a crossover frame made primarily of stainless steel , but giving the impression of a vintage plastic with TR90 rims .
K-683
VF 9915
F-3665
Featured models are the VF9241 ( plastic ) and the VF9988 ( metal )
VF 9972
CLASSICS RE-INVENTED
The new year is about re-inventing the classics , says Beverley Suliteanu , vice-president of product development at WestGroupe .
“ With the focus on lightweight structures , thin metal profiles will continue to trend although we will be seeing a move towards chunkier , more substantive acetate designs ,” she says . “ Even though neutral colours , as well as metallic gold and rose gold will continue to trend , new pops of colour will emerge for mood-boosting purchases .”
For women , try KLiiK ’ s K-683 in black bronze , brown gold , mauve rose or blush silver .
Another eye-catching option is the F-3665 from FYSH available in navy gold , marble grey gold , amethyst rose gold or nude gold .
And finally , for men , the E-9212 from Evatik will complement any business or casual look in variations of gunmetal including black , blue or grey . OP
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