If you have a chance to come by Bondi Junction, Australia - our Director of Buying Stewart Waltron has been featured in a quick little summary for the new season trends in the latest Westfield Shine magazine. He has some great tips for anyone who needs inspiration for new sunglasses for spring/summer 2011:
“IN THE FRAME”
No longer purely functional, sunglasses are a bona fide fashion accessory. We got the lowdown on the brands and styles to look for from Sunglass Hut Director of buying Stewart Waltron.
Colour is a big trend this season. Will we see it in Sunglasses, too?Yes, colour aswell as pattern. D&G has some cute and playful vichy checked styles from it’s “Garden Party” collection. Floral prints are also big this year.
Which new brands are you excited about?We are really excited about what’s happening with Miu Miu sunglasses at the moment. The new range is full of items that are going to be snapped up by fashionistas. We think it’s going to be huge for 2012!
What classic style do you find yourself returning to?I’m a Ray-Ban aviator nut - everyone should own at least one pair. Any style that can still be number one in the world today, while remaining essentially unchanged since the 30’s, is the definition of classic.
Do you have any guidelines for choosing the perfect shape?The most basic rule of thumb I can give is this: choose a pair that is a different shape to your face. So if you have a round face, choose something squared or more angular. If you have square or chiselled features, something a little more rounded will soften your appearance. Remember though, rules are made of be broken, so if it looks good, do it!
The Top 3 - Stewart picks the hottest trends in shades
Lace at Dolce & Gabbana“This is a great example of how designers can translate the catwalk into the sun category. The lace used from the Dolce “Sicilian Sensuality” catwalk show has been stretched over acetate and sealed into each individual pair of sunglasses”
Brights at Burberry“Burberry’s amazing folding Wayfarers in super-bright colours are perfect for those who want to rock a slightly more androgynous look”
Feminine at Versace“For those who love femininity, I’d recommend the Versace ‘January J’ collection, inspired by actress Janurary Jones.”
- T xo
