Made in the USA: Home Grown American Eyewear

The "Made in the USA" label has become a popular selling point as a growing and dedicated contingent of Americans insist on buying American-made products and supporting companies that contribute to the growth of the American economy. Many Americans foster a strong sense of pride in American-made goods, and recognize that companies that keep their product manufacturing in America help keep jobs, profits and tax revenue within America's borders. The "buy American" movement is not new, but it has seen a rise in popularity over the last few years, especially in the automotive industry. There are many positive effects ...

Persol Eyewear: Safe, Comfortable and Stylish

Persol eyewear is an Italian eyewear company that is dedicated to producing premium quality eye- and sunglasses, which are made with the very best lens and frame materials. Persol's commitment to excellence began in 1917, when it was started creating the finest and most precise goggles and eyeglasses for pilots and sport drivers. [caption width="200" align="alignright"] Persol PO3044V Reflex Edition Eyeglasses[/caption]While Persol made its start over one hundred years ago, its production and frame technology is truly innovative and cutting edge. This technology includes Persol's flexible stem system, Meflecto, which eliminates pressure on the head that is caused by ...

Celebrity Eyewear Sightings for May 2013

HUMOR ME - Everybody loves Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Brad Garrett , star of the new ABC-TV sitcom "How to Live With Your Parents," wearing Joseph Abboud JA4022 from Altair Eyewear . WELL-EQUIPPED - Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher C. J. Wilson of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim knows the tools of the trade and picks matte wrap Kaenon Lewi sunglasses to help bring home a win. ...

Maui Jim Eyewear: Spring Means New Frames

Maui Jim has been making premium quality frames since 1980, when it was a small company selling sunglasses on the beaches in Lahaina, Hawaii. Well, a lot has changed since then. Maui Jim is now the fastest growing polarized sunglass maker in the entire world. Going from a small operation on the sandy beaches of Lahaina to an internationally successful business isn't easy, but Maui Jim was able to do it because it offers its PolarizedPlus® technology, specialized lens materials and shading, and high-performance, yet stylish, designs that can appeal to nearly any fashion sense and fit themselves into ...

Wiley X Eyewear: Committed to an Active Lifestyle

Wiley X has always been committed to providing the very best and most protective in tactical, outdoor, racing, and active lifestyle eyewear. Wiley X stays true to this commitment by creating a foundation of safety for each frame and ensuring that all of its lenses either meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 safety standards for high velocity impact and optical standards. Many Wiley X eyewear frames also exceed military specifications for ballistic impact protection. This is why Wiley X is trusted by active military personnel who need serious protection while in theater, extreme outdoorsmen, and weekend warriors alike. [caption width="200" align="alignright"] ...

Oakley Optical Eyewear Keeps You Ready for Anything

Oakley has always been known as an innovative company. Oakley never let circumstance stand in its way, from trailblazing the way for sport-specific lenses to creating its own materials when what was available just wouldn't do. Even Oakley's interchangeable lens system reflects its desire to always be adapting to new situations. It should be no surprise, then, that the newest additions to Oakley's optical collection are designed to be completely versatile without compromising the performance and durability for which Oakley is known. [caption width="200" align="alignright"] The Oakley Keel Eyeglasses feature rimless titanium frames.[/caption]The Oakley optical collection on FramesDirect.com offers an exciting ...

Nothing Says “Summer” Like Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Spring has arrived, and that means that summer is right around the corner. That makes right now the best time for you to start looking for a new pair of sunglasses. You take pretty summer seriously, so you need sunglasses that truly make an art out of fun in the sun. No other brand of sunglasses says "summer" like Ray-Ban. In fact, Ray-Ban is the company that first brought sunglasses and summer together. Ray-Ban made its first pair of sunglasses in 1936 and has been creating and perfecting them ever since. Ray-Ban combines its timeless styles and ...

Ray-Ban Wayfarer: The Intersection of Culture and Fashion

Few things in this world have been continuously cool for over five decades. The Ray-Ban Wayfarer is one of those rare gems. From its origins as a symbol of youthful rebellion to its unmatched resurgence in popularity, the Ray-Ban Wayfarer has become an instantly recognizable design. It has, in fact, become an integral player in the history of American fashion, history, and most importantly culture. [caption width="200" align="alignright"] The original: Ray-Ban RB2140 Wayfarer Sunglasses.[/caption]Something special happens at the intersection of culture and fashion where a single item can both shape and define a generation. Like the leather jacket and Levi ...

Vintage Style Sunglasses – What’s Old is Hot!

What's old is not only new again, but it is definitely hot again. Vintage style sunglasses have been growing in popularity, and the biggest names in designer eyewear have been reinventing and perfecting these styles in order to make them relevant in the current fashion atmosphere. Aviator sunglasses were developed by Ray-Ban in 1936 for pilots who needed to protect their eyes while flying. They became popular with the public a year after they were released and continued to gain popularity because they were worn by rock stars and cultural icons like Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. In ...

FramesDirect.com Prescription Eyeglasses Company Creates Face Recognition Tool to Measure Pupil-to-Pupil Distance

Simply send in a photo to get the right prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses and eyewear frame size online Austin, TX - November 26, 2012 - Need prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses but don't have the appropriate pupil distance (PD) measurements? Today, Dr. Dhavid Cooper, FramesDirect.com CEO and Co-founder, announced his new technology that obtains PD measurements and frames sizes from a simple online photo that customers send to www.framesdirect.com. "There was a huge need for this technology because many customers wanted to purchase prescription eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses, but they didn't have the appropriate pupil distance measurements to complete their order online, and ...

Zeal Optics Sunglasses: A New View of Adventure

FramesDirect.com is proud to announce that we have added a new collection of sunglasses to our extensive selection of brands and frames: Zeal Optics, a lifestyle brand with a youthful, sporty edge. Zeal Optics’ sunglasses feature attractive colors and popular shapes and are made with an array of patented technologies that help them to fit nearly any face size and shape as well as withstand extreme weather conditions. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"]Zeal Optics Brewer Sunglasses[/caption]Zeal’s state-of-the technologies contribute to the collection’s comfort, ease of wear and performance. Zeal Optics’ Hyperion™ polarized lenses are made of a ...

Sunglasses from America’s Randolph Engineering Now Available at FramesDirect.com

Wear the sunglasses Johnny Depp, Jon Hamm, Tom Selleck and the U.S. Military favor Austin, TX – November 12, 2012 – Want sunglasses that are standard issue to the U.S. Military and favorites of celebrities like Johnny Depp, Jon Hamm, Tom Selleck, and others? Well today, the eyewear specialists at FramesDirect.com introduced their new line of Randolph Engineering Sunglasses at www.framesdirect.com. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"]Randolph Engineering Aviator - Skull Temples Sunglasses[/caption]Randolph Engineering Sunglasses are made in Randolph, MA using the finest raw materials in the world and over 200, mostly by hand, production steps in order to meet the exacting standards of ...

New Eye & Sun Collections from Judith Leiber

FramesDirect.com is pleased to announce that the high-end and exclusive Judith Leiber sun and optical collections are available to our customers! Judith Leiber began her illustrious career designing purses, handbags, and clutches. Her elegant use of crystals and stones is the hallmark of her purse designs, and it has made them sought after by models, celebrities, and fashion savvy individuals the world over. While her work has been renowned for over forty years, it was made even more popular with a more widespread audience when her crystal cupcake minaudiere was featured in the Sex and The City movie. ...

New Eyewear Collection: William Rast

William Rast, a company created and founded by musical artist Justin Timberlake, began as a denim only brand, but it quickly expanded into a stylish lifestyle collection that includes sportswear, leathers, and outerwear. William Rast now designs a line of eyewear that, like the rest of the William Rast collection, embraces iconic American fashions and filters them through the lens of a youthful, modern context. [caption id="attachment_2564" align="alignright" width="210" caption="William Rast WR 1037 Eyeglasses"][/caption]The William Rast eyewear collection, now available at FramesDirect.com, celebrates the rich history of Fashion Americana by creating frames that pull inspiration from timeless styles, ...

Product Launch: Betsey Johnson Eyeglasses and Sunglasses

Betsey Johnson is a true American innovator whose whimsical and daring designs have brought a fresh sense of fun into runway fashion. Betsey Johnson's youthful, colorful and truly unique approach to style has made her an icon in the fashion industry. Betsey Johnson came of age in the creative whirlwind of the Andy Warhol art scene, and she was the muse for her one-time husband, John Cale, who was a member of the punk band The Velvet Underground. Betsey's rich experiences as a member of this "Youth Quake" culture shaped her point of view and inspired her ...

How to Use Contacts for the First Time

Most of my life I've worn glasses. I am pretty near-sighted, so I especially need them when I am driving, watching TV or out where I need to be able to see across the room. This past fall, I wanted to rebrand part of my look. So I decided to try contacts for the first time. Step 1 – Picking the Right Contacts I went to the optometrist, and she told me I have astigmatism. To provide an over-simplified, exaggerated explanation, she said my eyes are shaped like footballs, not spheres. That's not a problem though because there are contacts specifically for people ...

New Release: Kaenon Polarized

For eleven years Kaenon Polarized has been working to build a better sunglass. The two brothers behind Kaenon Polarized were unsatisfied with the sunglasses that were available on the market, so they set out to create an improved line of sports performance sunglasses. They developed an innovative and proprietary polarized lens and designed frames with unique style and color treatments. They were able to create sunglasses that were resilient enough to survive their active lifestyle and comfortable enough to wear all day. Kaenon's innovative frames quickly became popular with world-class athletes, from baseball players and yachtsmen ...

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Made in the USA: Home Grown American Eyewear

The “Made in the USA” label has become a popular selling point as a growing and dedicated contingent of Americans insist on buying American-made...

Persol Eyewear: Safe, Comfortable and Stylish

Persol eyewear is an Italian eyewear company that is dedicated to producing premium quality eye- and sunglasses, which are made with the very best lens...

Celebrity Eyewear Sightings for May 2013

HUMOR ME - Everybody loves Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Brad Garrett , star of the new ABC-TV sitcom "How to Live With Your Parents,"...

Maui Jim Eyewear: Spring Means New Frames

Maui Jim has been making premium quality frames since 1980, when it was a small company selling sunglasses on the beaches in Lahaina, Hawaii. Well, a lot...

Wiley X Eyewear: Committed to an Active Lifestyle

Wiley X has always been committed to providing the very best and most protective in tactical, outdoor, racing, and active lifestyle eyewear. Wiley X stays...

Oakley Optical Eyewear Keeps You Ready for Anything

Oakley has always been known as an innovative company. Oakley never let circumstance stand in its way, from trailblazing the way for sport-specific lenses...

Nothing Says “Summer” Like Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Spring has arrived, and that means that summer is right around the corner. That makes right now the best time for you to start looking for a new pair...

Ray-Ban Wayfarer: The Intersection of Culture and Fashion

Few things in this world have been continuously cool for over five decades. The Ray-Ban Wayfarer is one of those rare gems. From its origins as a symbol...

Vintage Style Sunglasses – What’s Old is Hot!

What’s old is not only new again, but it is definitely hot again. Vintage style sunglasses have been growing in popularity, and the biggest names...

FramesDirect.com Prescription Eyeglasses Company Creates Face Recognition Tool to Measure Pupil-to-Pupil Distance

Simply send in a photo to get the right prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses and eyewear frame size online Austin, TX – November 26, 2012 –...

Zeal Optics Sunglasses: A New View of Adventure

FramesDirect.com is proud to announce that we have added a new collection of sunglasses to our extensive selection of brands and frames: Zeal Optics, a...

Sunglasses from America’s Randolph Engineering Now Available at FramesDirect.com

Wear the sunglasses Johnny Depp, Jon Hamm, Tom Selleck and the U.S. Military favor Austin, TX – November 12, 2012 – Want sunglasses that are standard issue...

New Eye & Sun Collections from Judith Leiber

FramesDirect.com is pleased to announce that the high-end and exclusive Judith Leiber sun and optical collections are available to our customers! Judith...

New Eyewear Collection: William Rast

William Rast, a company created and founded by musical artist Justin Timberlake, began as a denim only brand, but it quickly expanded into a stylish lifestyle...

Product Launch: Betsey Johnson Eyeglasses and Sunglasses

Betsey Johnson is a true American innovator whose whimsical and daring designs have brought a fresh sense of fun into runway fashion. Betsey Johnson’s...

How to Use Contacts for the First Time

Most of my life I’ve worn glasses. I am pretty near-sighted, so I especially need them when I am driving, watching TV or out where I need to be able...

New Release: Kaenon Polarized

For eleven years Kaenon Polarized has been working to build a better sunglass. The two brothers behind Kaenon Polarized were unsatisfied with the sunglasses...

Find Paradise with Maui Jim Sunglasses

Imagine waking up in a hammock with the warm sun in your face, listening to the gentle waves and smelling fresh fruit in the air. Stepping out onto the...