Norville’s 2010 sunglass collection features over 50 new models, 60 per cent of which can be glazed as prescription sunglasses. The men’s collection includes metal and acetate wrap designs in aviator and quadra lens shapes while exaggerated eye shapes and bold colours stylise the women’s range. The 2010 collection also includes 10 models for children and the Polaroid Sports range which feature six frames with headband options. All sunglass models are glazed with afocal Polaroid Ultrasight lenses which offer glare-free vision and 100 per cent UV400 protection. Details: 01452 510321.
Brand Gallery has been appointed as the distributor for US-based Randolph Engineering Eyewear in the UK and Europe. Last available in the UK in the early 90s, the Randolph brand is characterised by its aviator models which have been supplied to the US military since 1982 and were worn by Robert DeNiro in Taxi Driver and Robert Duvall in Apocalypse Now, as well as by Johnny Depp (pictured). All models come with a lifetime guarantee for the solder joints, a maintenance kit with replacement nose pads and a micro screwdriver set plus a lens cloth and hard case. Brand Gallery is currently looking for retail stockists for Randolph Engineering Eyewear. Practitioners interested should telephone Henry Shackleton on 07796 140599 or Mike Flanagan on 07867 524968.
Charmant has launched a new Lacoste optical collection which it described as incorporating classic shapes with sporty details and chic colours. Featuring rounded temples, the metal men’s frame LA 12038 has metal tips and comes in black, brown, gold and silver. LA 12042 is a more rectangular metal half-rimmed style that comes in a choice of black, brown, gun metal and khaki. LA 12039 is an aviator-style extra-light half-rimmed frame for men with metal temple tips and the Lacoste branding on the upper bridge. It comes in a palette of black, brown, gold and white. LA 12041 is a vintage-style frame with a gradation print. The Lacoste letters are inlaid in silver on its metal tipped temples. It comes in black, brown, grey and Havana. With a titanium front and acetate temples in contrasting colours, LA 12040 comes in black brown, gold and grey. LA 12050 for men has a titanium bridge and matching lightweight temples, in black, green, red and silver options ( pictured) . The women’s autumn optical collection features elements of the summer 2010 sun-wear collection with sporty styling and fresh logo treatments. LA 12239 has a titanium front and temples in contrasting coloured acetate. Lacoste branding is featured in a new round letter logo in enamel inlay and the frame comes in brown, burgundy, gold and purple. LA 12240 features a logo inlaid in cloisonné and comes in black, purple or tortoise. Details : 020 8992 9222.