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“FROM. ‘SHEER, elegant and- long -rJayers to the flowery and funky °70s and. bohemian «Jooks, international

fashion ‘runways showed a bit of

everything for spring °93. And for . fashion: accessories like eyewear and

sunwear, the same holds true. According ‘to international eyewear manu-

‘facturer Safilo Group — whose collections in-

clude designers like Gianfranco Ferre, Laura Biagotti, Gucci and Polo Ralph Lauren — bountiful design options are the rule this season for those wishing to update their eyewear and sunwear wardrobes.

Frank Karlo, senior executive at Safilo Group, notes that ‘‘although some distinct fashion directions have surfaced this year, the emphasis is now on the wearer's personal

style.” ;

Just as individuals choose certain fashions and designer collections most appropriate for their sense of style, eyewear offers the same freedom of expression.

And since it’s your face that most people notice first, eyewear can be your most impor- tant image builder.

In fact, eyewear consultants say not only can the right frames project a specific image — whether it be business-like, dramatic or

‘sporty —- they also can enhance and balance

facial structure, making wide-set eyes appear close or a round face appear slimmer. The correct frame colors can even warm or

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soften your complexion.

Karlo adds that “opticians are experts in

fitting frames and can easily work with you to select the shapes and colors best for your in- dividual taste and sty!e.”’

As for some of the newest design trends, here are a few guidelines.

‘Metal frames, which have been growing in

popularity for'several seasons, are continuing Strong this spring, enhanced by jewel tones, multi-colorations and the addition of plastic and enamel accents.

Highland Optical in Edgemont Vilage sells a number of lines from Japan.

The Kohsakai iine features wire-rimmed specs, $260 (centre photo), with oval lenses. Verri frames (top photo), $310, display monel — a lightweight, non-corrosive metal — detailing on the bridge and front-end pieces. Sophisticated, elegant and. wearable cat’s- eye spinoffs continue as a popular shape in both eyewear and sunwear collections . from leading designers.

Hakusan rimless frames, 3356 (bottom photo), are hand-crafted from sterling silver with custozi-shaped lenses including cat’s-eye.

‘For plastic frames, black and marbled

browns are always popular. Also look for a tainbow of colors on one frame.

>To protect eyes against harmful UV rays, eyewear can quickly be converted to sunwear, with the addition of e-clips, $120-$160, custom clip-on polarized lenses available ex- clusively on the North Shore at Highland Op- tical. :

NEWS photos Mike Wakefle!d

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