Marc Jacobs Sunglasses – A Creative, Vibrant Approach to Fashion
Marc Jacobs Sunglasses – A Creative, Vibrant Approach to Fashion
As a designer Marc Jacobs is renowned for his ultra chic yet daring and sometimes surprising approach to fashion. Particularly in America, Marc Jacobs is one of the most highly regarded, sought after and popular designers and this status has certainly transcended to a global level with the designer being iconic and favoured all over the world.
The style of Marc Jacobs fashion is very much of the tone that you can’t miss it – his creations are designed to be noticed, and this is definitely reflected at the twice yearly Fashion Weeks whereby Jacobs often stuns and dazzles the rows of fashion mavens with his eclectic but ultra sophisticated pieces and unpredictable creations. The mystique of Marc is also heightened with the use of unconventional choices of models used in his advertising campaigns including Charlotte Rampling, Dakota Fanning and Victoria Beckham.
The collection of Marc Jacobs sunglasses are a reflection of his general approach to fashion but are incredibly wearable and convey the wearer’s superior and refined taste of style. With a high-end finish, the designs range from the classically oversized MMJ127 to the dramatically oversized and new for this season MMJ153 sunglasses with their ultra slim frames and arms and vibrant and on-trend colour combinations. There are also a range of retro inspired oversized styles including the MMJ160 sunglasses and the MMJ132 aviator design.
Colour and pattern is a huge theme behind the designer’s work which is also represented in the Marc Jacobs sunglasses collection. Some sunglasses are bolder than others – a great example of this is the MMJ155 style which is reminiscent of the iconic Wayfarer with a black and white cloud patterned frame and arms. This is a fun and youthful style and reflects Jacob’s playful attitude towards fashion. Other frames also include colour and pattern but have a super chic finis
h which is perfect for adding a high fashion edge but vibrant element to your look.
Fashion is exciting and it should be a fun way of adding the spirit of your own personality into your look. Marc Jacobs perfectly achieves this with his range of sunglasses which capture the balance of being exciting and light-hearted whilst remaining wonderfully sophisticated, super trendy and stylish. Combining patterns, prints and colours is a key trend of 2010 and a pair of Marc Jacobs sunglasses will not only allow you to work the trend into your look, but the individuality of each design will see you through numerous seasons to come in flawless and striking style.
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Marc Jacobs – The Man of the Moment
The famous designer Marc Jacobs was born in 1963 in New York and maintained a passion for fashion and design from a young age. He attended the prestigious High School of Art and Design and later the Parsons School of Design. Landing a role in the industry quickly, Jacobs’ first job was for the Weiser family chain of stores, Charivari and he was appointed to design and manufacture hand knitted jumpers for the store.
Marc Jacobs had proved himself to be a talented designer whilst at Parsons and upon leaving was contacted by Robert Duffy to design for the Ruben Thomas Inc Sketchbook label. The pair worked closely together, proving to be a dynamic team and together, they soon joined the label Perry Ellis whereby they were in charge of designing the women’s collections for the brand.
Marc Jacobs soon became a prominent figure on the fashion scene, especially following his rather rebellious ‘grunge’ collection for Perry Ellis which led to him being forced to leave the company in 1993. With Robert Duffy, Jacobs formed Jacobs Duffy Designs Inc. which still exists today. In 1986 Jacobs designed his first collection bearing the Marc Jacobs label. In 1994 he won The Women’s Designer of the Year Award and also produced his first full collection of menswear. By 1997, the Jacobs name had become renowned in the industry and the designer was working on a number ofhigh profile projects including working with Louis Vuitton whereby he started designing and making handbags. It was in this very same year that the initial Marc Jacobs store opened in New York.
Marc Jacobs is a designer who is al
so very much the face of his brand and is known for his vibrant personality and has even become quite the fixture within the New York City celebrity scene often seen out and about with the likes of Victoria Beckham who has also appeared in one of the most iconic Marc Jacobs advertising campaigns. The style of the Marc Jacobs collections take influence from fashion that existed from the 1940’s – 1980’s and he likes to inject his own unique twists on his designs to make them unique and original and despite people often suggesting that his style is sexy and flirty, the designer claims that “what I prefer is that even if someone feels hedonistic, they don’t look it. Curiosity about sex is much more interesting to me than domination. … My clothes are not hot. Never. Never.”
Recently this year, Jacobs hosted the ‘Model and Muse’ themed Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York which featu
red supermodel Kate Moss. Marc Jacobs is a firm favourite in the industry and he just knows what people desire from a style perspective. He therefore creates highly fashionable products that always tend to be the ‘it’ accessory of the season. His bags especially, including the ‘Sasha’ shoulder bag and the Hobo are always seen adorned upon the arms of celebs including Lauren Conrad. The collection of Marc Jacobs sunglasses are certainly no exception and with their highly on trend bright colours, dramatic frames and exquisite designer style, these are definitely set to be a hot favourite on the fashion scene in 2010.
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Marc Jacobs Sunglasses – The New Styles!
Marc Jacobs is one of the most iconic designers of our time and he is renowned for his intrinsic attention to detail, urban styling and impeccable structuring. The new range of Marc Jacobs sunglasses are simply dazzling and combine a fusion of retro styling with contemporary twists that are unique to the Marc Jacobs brand. Marc Jacobs sunglasses are made for men and women as well as a selection of unisex frames and the various styles for this season are definitely something quite special. Celebrity fan of Marc Jacobs sunglasses include Vanessa Hudgens and Audrina Partridge.
The styles of Marc Jacobs sunglasses vary from aviators to oversized and there are even some more sporty styles thrown into the mix which still retain that Marc Jacobs glamour. Here is a rundown of some of the key styles from each style to look out for-:
MMJ127-: These blue Marc Jacobs classic style oversized sunglasses have a distinct retro appeal and the vibrant blue frames and arm socks provide a contemporary twist and a fresh look that is perfect for this season and right on trend. These sunglasses are versatile enough to wear on a day to day basis and convey the essence of high fashion chic with an element of fun. The Marc Jacobs branding across the length of the arm also adds a modern touch.
MMJ126-: A cl
assic pair of oversized sunglasses with super large lenses, these are the type of sunglasses that you can throw on and instantly look glamorous regardless of your outfit. An excellent choice for daytime sophistication and will create a polished look.
MMJ133-: These oversized frames are on the smaller scale of the oversized family and the brown tortoiseshell toned frame and arms definitely injects an element of classic chic.
MMJ132 –: A classic aviator style for men and women, these sunglasses are effortlessly sophisticated and the purple toned frames and ear socks provide a contemporary spark. Aviator sunglasses are one of the most versatile types as tend to suit most face shapes and age ranges. They look timelessly stylish and are a great option of you like to keep your look classic.
MMJ134 -: A classic style which screams fun, these vibrant blue sunglasses have a gorgeous pink fade effect and are 
right on trend.
MMJ112-: For those who like their sunglasses retro sporty, this style incorporates a striking blue and white colour combination and the flat top frames and large lenses make for an effortlessly chic yet sporty look.
Many of the Marc Jacobs sunglasses mentioned above are also available with various frame and lens colours so make sure you check out the full range.
As a designer, Marc Jacobs like to create his products considering the item’s versatility and value in terms of wear-ability. His collection of sunglasses will work with a wide variety of looks from a casual ensemble such as jeans, trainers and a t-shirt through to a chic sundress or a high fashion polished look. The use of colour means that the sunglasses allow you to jazz up a plain look and they really make a statement about your personal style. Marc Jacobs is one of the most sought after designer labels of our time and owning a pair of these sunglasses truly allows you to incorporate that Marc Jacobs glamour into your look.
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Festival Chic Sunglasses
Whilst we’re half way through the summer and a number of the big festivals have been and gone, there’s still time to choose your perfect shades for the upcoming UK festivals. Still to come are; Global Gathering, Womad, The Big Chill, V Festival, Reading and Leeds, SW4, Get Loaded in the Park and Bestival. For every one, there’s a great pair of sunglasses to make you look and feel fabulous.
If you like your weekends sweaty, chaotic and hardcore, then dance festivals Global Gathering and Clapham’s SW4 and Get Loaded are for you. Accessorise your skinny jeans and vest with sunglasses in bright colours and retro styles. The original Ray Ban Wayfarers are enjoying an extended fashion moment and are currently the coolest shades to be seen in. Choose them in red or blue for the perfect dance festival look and to ensure protection from flashing strobe lights!
Carrera is another great brand to be seen in, worn by Beckham and Kylie, these retro aviator style sunglasses are super fashionable. We think the Carrera ‘Hot’ style or ‘Champion’ in tortoiseshell would be right on the money for dance festival chic.
Indie and rock kids who have bought their tickets to V or Reading will be swept away by Dragon’s ‘Fame’ style sunglasses or Von Zipper’s ‘Hoss’ shades. Both are a chunky retro-looking aviator style of glasses, that ooze savvy.
For some, a laid back vibe and world music is the order of the day – if this sounds like you, team your high-waisted jeans and trilby with sunglasses that give you a slightly more grown up air or glamour. Ray Ban’s Clubmaster shades lend an ultra cool nerdy chic or if you prefer a 70s look, opt for oversized swirling Pucci sunnies for ultimate glamorous revelry. Marc Jacobs does a sexy line in oversized shades perfect for lazy afternoon dancing or you may like an injection of vintage, with a pair of classic Christian Dior sunglasses from Shade Station’s brilliant ‘Vintage’ section.
There’s the perfect pair of sunnies for you at Shade Station and with our summer sale now on, festival style can be achieved on a shoestring!
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Faithful Fossil
Fossil watches are an American watch brand that was founded in 1984. They are renowned for their cool and chic watch designs and are probably one of the most popular watch brands in the world.
Fossil watches are aside from being functional are extremely stylish and create a huge fashion statement. Taking their inspiration from the early fifties era, Fossil watches are reliable, smart and affordable which makes them accessible to everyone. Fossil watches could easily sell on their looks, quality, and price alone but the range available takes the brand to a higher level offering the ultimate in personal style preference.
The timepieces come in a variety of styles including casual everyday watches and more glamorous dressy style watches for the evening. Fossil watches have lines for both men and women; the men’s styles include casual, smart, chronograph, motion dial, midsize and pocket watch ranges. The women’s collection includes some wonderfully chic bracelet style watches which look elegant and sophisticated. The various straps are found in both leather as well as metal and one can pick and choose from a large variety.
For those with more contemporary inspired tastes including a designer look, Fossil has teamed with brands such as Philippe Starck, Michael Kors, and Marc Jacobs, to create designer style watches at very affordable prices.
Great quality, stylish appearance, and budget friendly means that there is definitely a Fossil watch for every requirement, occasion and bank balance!
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We Love Lilo
Lindsay Lohan is never out of the papers with tales about drinking and drug abuse, but it would seem while her mum and sister are jumping on the reality TV bandwagon, Lindsay’s changing her ways – for the better.
The singer-cum-model-cum-actress who has a reputation for pulling sickies left, right and centre has shocked everyone by showing up early at the studios to film her new movie – Labour Pains. According to co-stars she’s even learnt all her lines and has made some sturdy friendships on and off set.
It could be put down to Lilo’s levels of maturity, after all, she turned 22 just last week, however it’s rumoured the change in personality could be a result of the stabilising effect of Mark Ronson’s sister – Samantha. Rarely seen without each other, Lindsay seems to have lost her taste for men – big style!
One thing that’s not changed with her new-found sobriety is her style. A huge fan of aviators, Lindsay’s been spotted in a pair on every occasion- don’t forget sunglasses are the must-have accessory for hiding tired, hungover peepers, and we all know Lindsay loves a good drink.
If you’re trying to avoid the bright lights of the paparazzi, why not ‘do a Lilo’ and choose some aviators as your saviour specs. For versatility, Carerra, D&G and Marc Jacobs all have plenty of styles to choose from in various frame and lens colours. A great daytime sunglasses style, they look just as good on the beach as they do the streets.
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The perfect pair
Falling in love could see you starting to look at the world through rose-tinted glasses, but it would seem the latest trend for lovebirds is to actually start sporting matching specs. Only yesterday Kelly Osbourne and new beau Luke Worrell were seen hand-in-hand wearing identical yellow and purple sunnies. Catching up on a spot of shopping in Beverley Hills before they met up with Mrs O, we hope the Chanel boutique managed to dissuade the young lovers from buying exactly the same outfits too. It’s not the first time they’ve been snapped looking like peas in a pod either; last month they both left a Covent Garden nightclub wearing heart-shaped shades.
But it’s not just Kelly and Luke that have been doing a Posh and Becks. Model of the moment Agyness Deyn and best bud, fashion designer Henry Holland have also been pictured wearing near-identical shades, (and shirts, shorts, shoes and hairstyles), and Paris Hilton and Benji Madden have also been accused of falling victim to the latest fashion.
So why is wearing the same specs so appealing, and is there such a thing as unisex sunglasses? Well it would seem the answer is yes! Whether you’re rocking the androgynous look á la Deyn, or simply fancy borrowing your other half’s stylish sunnies, unisex shades won’t leave you looking out of place. And they’re more common than you think. Whether you’re a label lover or a plain Jane, brands including Armani, Versace, Marc Jacobs, Rayban and Oakley all have a fantastic selection to choose from. The only problem you’ll face is who gets to wear them first – you or your loved one? It’s only then when you’ll realise why a matching pair might be the only way to go.
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