Dita Grand Master
If you're all about subtlety when it comes to your glasses, Dita's Grand Master specs definitely aren't for you. Big and Bold, the Grand Master features a handcrafted Zyl Acetate frame with custom hex rivets and oversized titanium hinges. [$TBD]
Oakley Inmate & Felon Aviators
We showed you one of our favorite Oakley prescription styles for the spring, now we've got to show you what we're most excited about in their 2008 sunglass line. Scheduled for May, Oakley's Inmate & Felon aviators bring a bit of a more aggressive design interpretation to the classic aviator. The styles feature their infamous impact resistant lenses and a durable metal frame with grippy "unobtainium earsocks". Available May. Link: $150-$215
Mosley Tribes Paladino
Mosley Tribes is one of the hottest sunglass makers out there and their new collection is not to be ignored. Our favorite style is their modern interpretation of the classic wayfarer style called the Paladino. [$180]
Oakley Shifter
New for Spring, Oakley's Shifter glasses feature a unique temple design with recessed lines that are set across the complete length of the earstem. They also feature seven-barrel hinges for improved strength and durability. [$180]
Cole Haan Eyewear
Cole Haan is getting into the eyewear game with its own line of shades using custom acetates and rhodium metal hardware. Our favorite piece is the Italian crafted Metal Aviator (top left) which features stitched calfskin detailing along the top bar and earstems. [$198-$395]
Porsche Design P'8134 Reading Glasses
Porsche Design didn't want conventional reading specs to get in the way of your vision, so they designed their sleek P'8134s around a titanium wire which makes this frame both comfortable and lightweight. [$TBD]
Spy Blok
If you your personal style happens to be more fashion forward than retro or vintage, consider trying on a pair of Spy's new Blok sunglasses. The Bloks take a little bit of the old school Wayfarer styling and brings it into the 21st century with an angular shape and aggressive lines. [$95-$135]
Cazal x Dita 902
Cazal and Dita are teaming up to bring back the Cazal 902 style in a very limited run of four colors for which only 1500 frames will be made in total when released. The 902 will be available in Black, Gold, Yellow, and Red and will include a leather case case and cleaning kit. [$750]
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Round Plastic Sunglasses
Rather than recommend the usual popular choice of rectangular frames and aviators we thought it was time to show some love to the classic round shape. Ralph Lauren's Purple Label Round Plastic model is a subtle, modern take on the classic made popular by our favorite Beatle, John Lennon. [$350-$425]
Ray-Ban Ultra
Ray-Ban is commemorating its 70th anniversary with two special edition models of the classic Aviator and Outdoorsman sunglasses. Both of the frames will each be available in a limited edition run of 12,500 and will both feature titanium front and beta titanium earstems that are coated in 22k gold, P3 Polarized Lenses with Hydrophobic coating, exclusive leather carrying case, and scuplted acetate temple tips. [$485]
Persol 2883S
Its getting a little frostier as the weeks go by and just because its winter it doesn't mean the sun is beaming down in full force. Equip yourself with these great looking "2883S" frames from Persol which feature tempered glass lenses inside a large acetate frame. [$190]
Oakley Split THUMP
Ever since the original Oakley Thump was released a few years ago, we've seen the design move closer towards a look that completely integrates their Thump technology into a design that looks just like a pair of your favorite Oakley shades. Split Thump inches closer to that goal with a design that features removable headphones and buttons which are cleverly integrated into the Oakley "O" logo. Split Thump also features MP3/WMA/AAC compatibility, 8 hours of battery life, and will be available in 512MB to 2GB storage sizes. [$250-$400]
Spy Sittler
Handcrafted from acetate, Spy's 70s inspired Sittler style blends classic lines and modern angles for a design that will look great while strolling through Manhattan on foot, or cruising through South Beach in your drop trop. [$125]
John Varvatos Transitional Readers
If you need a pair of reading glasses to get you through the day, John Varvatos has got the perfect pair for home and travel. Their Transitional Readers use Transitions Lenses which automatically darken and lighten whether you're indoors or outdoors. The glasses are also highly portable with a folding nosebridge and telescoping earstems which fold the frame flat for storage inside the included leather case. [$275]
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Foldable Sunglasses
Foldable Sunglasses are always a great accessory to keep in your everyday bag or luggage for whenever the sun comes around. We like Ralph Lauren's sophisticated Purple Label Foldable Shades which sport a handmade acetate frame with foldable bridge and temples, scratchproof crystal lenses, and includes a tan leather carrying case. [$425]
