Kingdom Eyewear introduces Davette’s Lunettes, a new women’s ophthalmic collection featuring small handmade rich acetate frames. Produced in a family-owned facility in France, the frames are created in limited edition quantities with a focus on women’s style, vibrant colors and exclusive lens technology. Designed by Davette Fournier, the new collection is targeted toward women looking to stray away from recognized labels and evoke an individual fashion sense. Fournier’s fashion sense stems from her experience in costuming and directing in the dance industry. Available in CatEye, square and round designs, frames feature colored stones and studs to complement the vintage-inspired French design. To coincide with the launch, limited edition sunwear styles will also be released. The sunglasses feature photochromatic technology available in polarized, standard or proprietary lenses with several lens color options.

—Victoria Garica

PHILOSOPHY: “The way I design my eyewear starts with a love of colorful vintage accessories, and then it’s combined with contemporary fit,” says Davette Fournier, designer of Davette’s Lunettes. “I’m simply making eyewear that I love for me and sharing it with people who want pretty things. I focus on women’s designs with vintage flair with the intent of capturing the mannerisms of independent women interested in making a lasting image everywhere they go.”

MARKETING: Merchandising materials include lucite logo blocks, a handmade eyeglass case, a polishing cloth and customized banners and posters.

PRICE POINT: $$$$$

CONTACT: For additional information, contact Kingdom Eyewear, (888) 575-5011;
website: kingdomeyewear.com

INSIGHT
Each frame is named after a woman who has inspired Fournier. Her personalized signature is also featured on the inside temples.