Photographed by DANIEL MATALLANA
Still Life Photographed by NED MATURA
TWIN FLAME
The Independent Eyewear flame burns ever so bright with twin sister design duo Corianna and Brianna Dotson.
COCO AND BREEZY Storm from ESE International
CRUISE IN CONFIDENCE
Carrera takes the driver’s seat and masters that line between sport focused and fashion forward with this ultra-cool shield sunglass. –Jillian Urcelay
CARRERA Flaglab 16 from Safilo
From left: BOTANIQ 5032T from Tura; FYSH 3725 from WestGroupe; LISA 2 from Morel
From left: TEKA 4168 from Teka Eyewear; WISH from Orgreen Optics
SEVEN.FIVE Brant from L’Amy America
GEOMETRIC GEM
l.a.Eyeworks remains the expert when it comes to creating unique architectural shapes in eyewear. Paired with a cool brown and black animal print, this optical frame is sure to make a style statement. –Victoria Garcia
JUNIPER from l.a.Eyeworks
MUTED MATTE
Luxury and style collide in this men’s sunglass that is constructed with premium Italian acetate, delivering a semi-translucent dark and light brown hue, and a distinctive flat frame front. –Victoria Garcia
JACQUES DURAND Phu Quoc from Gramercy Eyewear
From top: FLEXON H6072 from Marchon Eyewear; PARADIGM Sunny from Kenmark Eyewear; MAD IN ITALY Cristallo from Villa Eyewear
From left: ANDY WOLF 4802 from Andy Wolf Eyewear; GENESIS 1610 from Poets Eyewear; OPTIMISME from Lafont
RED ROSE Positano from OGI Eyewear
GO GREEN
Green continues its reign on the optical scene this season as emphasized by this classically cool geometric style. –Jillian Urcelay
O-SIX 1202 from Thema – A Family Factory
RED SQUARED
A classic black square shape gets elevated with a colorblock of red at the corners and on the temples that teems with Italian artisan heritage. –Christine Yeh
ILLA Serafina from ClearVision Optical
CULT CLASSIC
Hit the road in this perfect P3 design that proves classically curated eyewear will truly never go out of style. –Victoria Garcia
MODO 801 from Modo
From left: THE NINETY-SIX from Morgenthal Frederics; AKONI 505C from Akoni Group
WINTER BLUES
Take a joy ride in style with this feminine CatEye frame featuring shades of blue encased in translucent acetate creating a floating illusion. –Jillian Urcelay
WIMBERLY from Blake Kuwahara
From top: SANFORD HUTTON Joelle C1160 from Colors in Optics; SOUK 9702 from Bevel Specs; C-ZONE Z1248 from SD Eyes
ARCHIVAL REVIVAL
Born in the U.S.A. with an independent soul: American Optical puts eye style into overdrive with an updated take on its classic yellow tinted aviator. –Christine Yeh
AMERICAN OPTICAL Hazemaster from Europa Eyewear
AN INDEPENDENT HERITAGE
Let a true Independent Eyewear brand such as Alain Mikli be the driving force when it comes to designing eyewear with expert craftsmanship and subtle detailing. –Victoria Garcia
ALAIN MIKLI PARIS A05506 from EssilorLuxottica
A New Year brings new opportunities and a new outlook… a chance to reflect and make improvements or set new goals. At 20/20, we don’t necessarily believe in making resolutions. We’re confident in our convictions when it comes to our stance on the powerful impact of independent retailers within the realm of the optical scenario. We know that drive possessed by you, our staunchly independent readers, continues to be empowered by the keen desire to give your customers what they seek—the best in vision care, service and of course, eyewear. And what better way to cater to that drive for excellence than eyewear driven by a heritage rooted solely in optical? We call it Independent Eyewear—frames free from the diversions of fashion and lifestyle branding… Frames with a unique story and soul, worn by those who have their own stories to tell. Independent retailers and Independent Eyewear go hand in hand. This has always been a part of 20/20’s 50 year history but never has it been more clearly affirmed than it has today. Don’t just make resolutions… commit to the independent frame of mind and be resolute in making that declaration of independents.
–Christine Yeh
