COSTA MESA, Calif.--The spring 2008 optical and sunwear collections from SALT. Optics is inspired by elements found in nature.

Carly in Toffee Tort/Pink (top) Cammie in Oatmeal Orchid (bottm)

Custom acetate colors such as the new style, Alex, in tweed moss or Cammie, in oatmeal orchid, add character to strong frame shapes.

Nicola, an updated aviator, featuring SALT’s signature hardware has a slimmer profile with added width at the base of the temple.

SALT.Optics describes itself as an “Independent Lifestyle Company that creates premium handcrafted eyewear for individuals with a unique sense of style.”

Sunwear styles feature what SALT terms [PFV] or “Prism-Free Vision Lens Technology,” which results in better contrast, clarify and eye comfort for the wearer. Available in [PFV] Polarized in a range of colors from classic grey, brown, G-15 as well as rose, navel orange and pink, the materials--glass and CR-39--feature hydrophobic, AR and anti-scratch coatings.

SALT’s optical frames range from $85 to $125 to the dispenser while the sunwear styles range from $105 to $140. ■