Bright future for summer sunglasses trends in the 1990s
The piece surveys sunglasses fashion in 1997 with citrus colors, rectangular shapes, and plastic oversized frames. It notes rising variety and price ranges from $5 knock-offs to $225 designer pairs. Designers like Dior Eyewear and Dakota Smith push bold color and creative laminations, while practical UV protection remains a selling point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine West
Oliver Peoples
Jim Pritts
The
Sunglass Association
Revo
Audrey Hepburn
Jackie O
Christian Dior
Carlos Khantzis
Dakota Smith
California
Khantzis
Lulu
Nicole Miller
What’s new in sunglasses this year headline trends
A quick look at sunglasses trends for the year highlights all purpose frames rectangular lenses retro aviators softened cat Eye shapes and citrus colored frames. Bigger frames are rising in New York while West Coast tastes stay smaller celeb focus notes Mary J Blige wears oversized black shades for the Grammys as paparazzi protection and price tags for Calvin Kleins Badass Dakota Smiths deter casual buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Khantzis
Mary J. Blige
Choosing sunglasses to flatter your face
Eyewear trends offer playful styles from translucent yellow frames to rose lenses. For budget buyers, choose cheap options while noting that prescription or designer pairs remain investments. Frame selection tips cover brow coverage, color to suit skin tone, and frame bridges to alter perceived nose length, with expert cautions on repeating face shape and balance.
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Carol Norbeck
Vision Council of America
Linda Dano
Felicia Gallant
Tor
New York
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Simplifying life: How to drop out of the rat race
Memphis based feature profiles Jackie Wallace a former corporate traveler who swapped $200 suits for jeans and a housekeeper role earning 15 to 20 dollars an hour and enjoying freedom over stress. Also follows Lane Carter a former paramedic who left the ambulance life for park and veterinary assistant work with pay cut yet greater balance. Partnering voices from Hal Lovett Kathy Drawdy and others show life choices cutting work load and embracing calmer routines.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jackie Wallace
Lane Carter
E.R
Hal Lovett
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Atlanta
Wallace
Aob
America
Maria Montessori School
Harbor Town
Carter
Henry David Thoreau
Meeman- Shelby Forest State Park
Shelby Forest
HMO
Kathy Drawdy
Drawdy
Lovett
Federal Express Corp
Grisanti Claybrook
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Bluefield
New Hope Road
Medical Arts
Princeton
Princeton Internists, Inc
Abdul Piracha
Gordon Prescott
Perms
Jean
Jean Trapp
West Gate
Doris Sue
Kantor
City Board
Forest
Resnland
Bay Breeze
Dawery
Warlick Furniture
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