Optical Prism October 2019 | Page 20

On the Cover Geneviéve Paris Design Hayden Giovani di Venezia - Rex Designers are dialing into these desires with a focus not only on colour and materials, but new contours and thrilling throwbacks. Alternative/Plan “B” Eyewear’s new Staag spectacles delivers on big, bold design with the newest 14 models just released in the collection including the SG-CLVE and the SG-JACK frames. “Those who are exceptionally confident in their style will enjoy shapes from their youth making a comeback, including butterflies and cat eyes but with modern colour palettes and a new sense of finesse,” says Slepian. Baby Boomers love fashionable eyewear, according to Paula Weissman of Modern Optical. And Modern has many frames that appeal to this demographic. “Women appreciate the youthful effects of cheerful colours, especially purples and blues, as well as uplifting silhouettes such as soft cat- eye and butterfly shapes,” she says. SG-CLVE SG-JACK 20 Optical Prism | October 2019 “Men love the classics, including double bars and consistently place their highest priority on fit and quality materials, such as titanium.” Popular Modern Optical styles for seniors include the Giovani di Venezia styles Shane, which features a stainless steel frame, handmade zyl temples and a double bar, and Rex, another stainless steel model with TR90 memory temples.