2017 is officially here, and a new year means new eyewear trends! These new trends including clear lenses and marble, ombre, retro-round and embellished frames have been spotted on runways, ad campaigns, celebrities and Pinterest.
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Pantone Color of the Year – Greenery!
Greenery symbolizes new beginnings, which is just what is needed at the start of a new year. As 2017 begins and you are starting a new beginning and resolutions, be sure to incorporate the color Greenery 15-0343, Pantone’s Color of the Year, into your life.
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Fall 2016 Sunglass Trends
By Jamie Yarbrough, eyewear architect – The fall season is here! Even though you may not be thinking of sunglasses, it is important to protect your eyes from the sun year-round. Also, you’ll be very on trend if you are wearing sunglasses in one of these popular shapes/styles: flat mirrored lenses, modified cat eyes, round or […]
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A Weekend with KREWE
By Lindy Faulkner, Midtown store retail manager Gabbi and I had the incredible opportunity to participate in “A Weekend with KREWE” at the beginning of October. We hopped on a plane Friday morning and by midday we were soaking up the New Orleans sunshine! KREWE has been a vibrant addition to both stores, and its […]
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MOSCOT Visits Eclectic Eye
Help us welcome New York-based eyewear brand MOSCOT to Memphis the weekend of September 16! Friday, September 16 Eclectic Eye Collierville 3670 Houston Levee Road, #102 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 17 Eclectic Eye Midtown 242 S. Cooper Street 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MOSCOT representative Tim Leopold will be on-site at Eclectic […]
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How to Choose Sunglasses to Fit Your Lifestyle Needs
By Rebecca Allen, eyewear architect One of the biggest challenges I face in my optical career is teaching patients the benefits of having prescription sun-wear. Most people feel like there isn’t a need for prescription sun-wear or don’t want to be bothered with the hassle or cost. Ever noticed how your eyes feel more tired […]
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KREWE
KREWE was founded in 2013 by Stirling Barret, an artist and a New Orleans native. Every piece is designed in New Orleans and inspired by the culture and lifestyle of the people that reside there. KREWE uses the most gorgeous color combinations, especially seen in their mirrored lenses and acetate patterns.
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2016 Vision Expo East
Tinted, Mirrored and Flash Lenses
You’ve probably seen images of celebrities in flash, mirrored and tinted lenses and may want to invest in a pair for yourself before summer hits, but you may not be sure which type to get. That’s where I can help! I’ve explained the differences between tinted, mirrored and flash lenses and provided examples for each […]
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Summer 2016 Eyewear Trends
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes new trends in fashion. At Eclectic Eye, we’re always keeping an eye out for the latest style statements, so we wanted to share our predictions for this summer’s eyewear trends with you! Wire-rim A modern take on the popular style of the 60’s, 70’s and […]
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