—Gloria Nicola
September 2008
Upfront
All Eyes on Betsey
In an ongoing celebration of her namesake brand founded 30 years ago by American designer Betsey Johnson, Gruen Eyes, an optical boutique in East Hampton, N.Y., recently held a cocktail party for customers, featuring a special preview of Betsey Johnson Eyewear. The designer is shown here with retailer Jon Gruen and an enlarged version of Betsey’s 30th anniversary hand-drawn self-portrait image showcased in the store window. The eyewear is available from Legacie, A Luxury House of B Robinson.