Pairing vintage components with updated silhouettes for beautifully original looks, Tura introduces Kate Young for Tura. A Hollywood stylist and consultant to magazine editors and fashion designers, Young is known for defining current and upcoming fashion trends. Inspired by her fondness for modern, retro styling, the collection consists of six optical styles and eight sun styles, all with standout details. Each style is designed in New York City and features unique metal details with a variety of finishes to create a chic statement. While infusing modern detailing and materials, the collection was created with the history of eyewear in cinema in mind, while taking cues from iconic styles from the golden era of Hollywood. Frames are created from a rich color palette including tortoise, amber, blush, crystal, black, khaki and gray. The exclusive collection will be sold at select high-end optical boutiques.  

 —Victoria Garcia

PHILOSOPHY: “I’m really excited about this project and wanted to create a vintage-inspired collection that is sophisticated, elegant and timeless,” says Kate Young. “Tura has a tremendous heritage in the eyewear market but is also incredibly innovative, modern and focused on quality to make an ideal partnership.”

MARKETING: Merchandising materials include a case and cleaning cloth.

PRICE POINT: $$$$ to $$$$$

CONTACT: For additional information, contact Tura, (800) 242-8872; website: tura.com

INSIGHT
To coincide with the collection, Tura will launch a custom Kate Young eyewear website: kateyoungeyewear.tura.com. The website will give detailed information on each frame, background on the designer, press coverage and retail availability.