Ray Ban a fresh look for 2010
How do you follow a decade in which your sunglasses have been at the top of everyone’s wishlist, been worn by every hip actor, musician and cool kid of the noughties and graced the eyes of many iconic celebrities in equally iconic movies?
If you’re Ray Ban you crash into the new decade with a collection of shades that is so unusual and innovative, that everyone is talking about them and lusting after them.
Once again the giant of the sunglasses industry, Ray Ban, has followed the success of their ‘classics’ relaunch with a fresh and interesting collection of sunglasses for 2010.
The classic wayfarer gets a makeover with flowers, stripes and…. a subway map. Hot on the floral trend, Ray Ban’s most famous style gets girly with blooms and pastels. For a more unisex look, striped sunglasses are available, as are a fun style with the New York subway map printed on the interior.
If Ray Ban wayfarers are not for you, perhaps the new ‘Craft Collection’ will appeal. This range is popularised by the wonderful aviator style. The aviator gets an update for 2010 with leather detailing across the brow bar and at the ends of the arms, plus crystal polarised lenses. This style has been named the ‘Outdoorsman’ and the leather touch is both luxurious and original.
With a fresh look for the new year, Ray Ban looks set to make this decade just as successful as the last.
Antique Chic
Never has vintage been more in vogue. Second-hand shops are flinging open their well-oiled doors, vintage fashion fairs are on the up, and sites like ebay have made stepping back in time to source some classic clothing as easy as pie.
But if you feel a bit funny about slipping into your Grandma’s prom dress, try her dancing shoes instead, because one area that vintage really flourishes in is accessories. From sunglasses to stoles, belts to brooches, heels to handbags; the possibilities are endless. And the best thing about vintage is you’ll never turn up at a party wearing the same outfit as someone else!
It’s also a great way to adapt new trends. OK, so that cinched in waisted belt might not be brand spanking new, but it lends itself to the 50s vibe a treat, just as a pair of 70s platform courts could easily be paired with any of today’s ditsy floral prints. As for sunglasses, Jackie O’s are as popular now as they were in their heyday, as are Rayban Wayfarers, so why not search out an original pair?
Alternatively if you’re looking for a one-off set of sunnies to make you stand out from the crowd, check out Shadestation’s very own vintage selection. With authentic, never-to-be-worn designs from designers including Christian Dior, GianFranco Ferre and Porshe Carrera, you won’t have to worry about cheap counterfeits ever again. And despite coming in at over £100 each, remember to work out your budget as cost per wear – even if you only shade your peepers from the sun once a week, it amounts to less than £10 from now until Autumn – bargain or what?
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