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I anticipate very fashion-forward and unique styles of sunglasses . I think making a fashion statement with your sunglasses will be the norm for 2021 .
- MEHRAN BAGHAIE , chief designer at Spectacle EYEworks
GHAZALEH PERDRUM function . They boast trendy oversized shapes with a perfect balance of classic and bold colours . All Nifties frames , including the trendy Nifties-NI9824 , are designed specifically to fit adult customers with fine facial features .
COLOURFUL OUTLOOK Maui Jim is making the new Hawaii Lava red mirror available for several of its most popular legacy styles , including Ho ’ okipa , Kawika and Cliff House .
“ We are continuing with the tradition of streamlined and minimalist design ,” says marketing manager Jeff Speiran .
The company is also introducing two new styles built with its MauiFlex memory metal frame technology and MauiBrilliant lenses .
They include the Aki Aki and Ohai , now available in black , gunmetal , silver and copper .
These rimless , three-piece mounted frames compliment the previously-launched Nanea in this line .
Mehran Baghaie , chief designer at Spectacle EYEworks , says “ loud , niche , bold and beautiful ” sums up the sunglasses trends for 2021 .
The Vancouver-based company is releasing its first collection of sunglasses in 15 years .
The new line of shades dubbed , Anisa , will offer three distinct looks : Gisele and Ghazaleh for women and Perdrum for men .
“ I anticipate very fashion-forward and unique styles of sunglasses . I think making a fashion statement with your sunglasses will be the norm for 2021 ,” Baghaie says .
ON THE GO Life is extra complicated these days , so we welcome anything to make our lives a little easier . For instance , if you ’ re frustrated by having to constantly swap your prescription glasses for sunglasses , Alternative & Plan " B " Eyewear has delivered with its revolutionary Interface that certainly isn ' t your grandma ’ s clip-ons !
“ The convenience of swiping skin options is the hottest trend for ease when switching from RX to Sunglasses ,” explains Paul Storace , CEO at Alternative & Plan " B ".
The slick design doesn ’ t need hooks or magnets to attach the skins , which fit seamlessly to the frames .
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“ The transformative eyewear experience creates ease with your vision while having options for driving at night with yellow lens option or maximum UV protection with our polarized grey lens protection ," says Storace . OP
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