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Get the drop with Speedway

Simon Jones


Safilo has just launched a new collection of sunglasses frames under its house brand Carrera which marries vintage styling with contemporary details according to the manufacturer.

These include the Speedway model, which has an injection-moulded drop shape and the Carrera logo on the front. It is avalible in a variety of colour combinations that feature contrasting graphic lines on both front and temples.

Topcar 2, is a soft-shaped injection-moulded mask model which features striking colour combinations such as red, crystal and black with shaded grey lenses; or white, crystal and purple with shaded purple lenses.

Made from metal, model Panamerika 1 (top has a drop shape and features the Carrera logo alongside a graphic line on its temples. According to Safilo it is suitable for both men and women.

Another unisex drop-shaped model, Carman 1 features 80s styling, while the Hippy 1 (bottom) acetate frame for women has a softer round design more reminscient of 1960s fashion. Hippy 2, also for women, is a slightly boxier version.

The Carrera collection of sunglasses was created by designer Enzo Sopracolle and produced and distributed by Safilo.

Details: 01423 520 303.

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