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The 944 on 2010’s Hottest Sunglass Trends

March 1st, 2010 | Posted in * Men's Sunglasses *, * Women's Sunglasses *, As Seen In ..., Blog, Celebrity Sunglasses and Eyewear, Gold & Wood, Must Have Designer Sunglasses, Must Have Mens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Mykita, Oliver Peoples, Orgreen, Ray-Ban, Shop Online | No Comments
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That’s right … not the 411, but the 944, as in info on what’s hot!

The editors of 944 Magazine came to us, knowing our reputation for being the top stylists in fashion eyewear, to find out what the 2010 sunglass trends are. And we were more than happy to let them know and provide a few examples such as frames from Orgreen, Gold & Wood, Oliver Peoples, Ray-Ban, and Mykita.

Check us out in the March 2010 issues of 944 Magazine: San Francisco and 944 Magazine: Las Vegas, where we show you some of our favorite shades…




Lady Gaga does it again and again – scantily clad in sparkly getups. Accompanying her almost at all times are glamorous whimsical frames. 2010’s eyewear trend release a breathe of fresh air. Color, shape, and oomph scream “wear me.”

The Orgreen sunglasses are totally Gaga-licious … large, with sharp angles, and a cat-eye uplift. The Danish designer takes titanium eyewear to the next level with edgy designs and many vibrant fashion forward colors and finishes.

Oliver Peoples has entered the world of suspended metal – hand-laid wire encased in two layers of plastic and remaining visible, resulting in a floating metal wire that appears suspended. You’ll look like a celebrity hiding from the paparazzi in these sunglasses.

Mykita, the handmade German collection, is taking their designs to the next level, entering the world of colorful plastics! Their chic women’s sunglasses are sexy.

For the luxurious type, Gold & Wood’s buffalo and precious metal sunglasses define class.

Or go with the simple and classic Wayfarer from Ray-Ban. Yet again, another rebirth with the newest dual-sided colorful designs displaying adventurous backsides.

As each season changes it’s your chance to step outside of the box and try a new look.
It’s Spring baby, and it’s on!


These frames are available to purchase here in the colors as seen in the editorial.
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California Style Magazine Sunglass Fashion Shoot

February 18th, 2010 | Posted in As Seen In ..., Blog, Mosley Tribes, Must Have Designer Sunglasses, Must Have Mens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear | 2 Comments
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C Magazine, the premiere magazine on California Style, invited SF Optics to style their ‘Beach Chic’ photo shoot with our eyewear. And when we heard ‘beach,’ the first thing that came to mind was Mosley Tribes Sunglasses!

The brainchild of Oliver Peoples’ founder Larry Leight, Mosley Tribes is a surfer lifestyle inspired collection combined with the design, knowledge and aesthetic of Oliver Peoples Luxury Eyewear.

Check out the March 2010 Spring Fashion issue of C Magazine with Renée Zellweger on the cover, and with our styled photo shoot inside! The featured frames are the Mosley Tribes Chambers and the Mosley Tribes Gates as seen below. (Scroll to the bottom to purchase these frames).






These frames are available to purchase here.
Prices include shipping in the United States and applicable taxes.

Mosley Tribes Chambers
Mosley Tribes Chambers as seen in C Magazine styled by SF Optics

Chambers Colors


Mosley Tribes Gates
Mosley Tribes Gates as seen in C Magazine styled by SF Optics

Gates Colors


Robert Marc and Lunor Celebrity Sightings

February 17th, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Celebrity Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Designer Sunglasses, Must Have Mens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear | No Comments
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February has been an action-packed month for Robert Marc and Lunor with plenty of new celebrity sightings and press to keep our phones ringing.

Uma Thurman and her former fiancé, Arpad Busson, were recently seen rekindling their romance. Uma wore Lunor Cigar model 532 while Arpad wore Robert Marc style 618. It certainly looks like they see “eye to eye”, at least when it comes to eyewear!

Uma & Arpad

Uma Thurman wearing Lunor Cigar 532 and Arpad Busson wearing Robert Marc style 618

Beth Ostrosky, model, actress and wife of radio shock jock Howard Stern, was seen wearing Robert Marc style 239 while cheering on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden with her husband.

Beth Ostrosky

Beth Ostrosky wearing Robert Marc style 239

Robert Marc made its fair share of TV appearances this month. Katie Couric wore Robert Marc style 188 while interviewing President Obama for an exclusive interview on CBS Evening News.

 Katie Couric

Katie Couric wearing Robert Marc style 188 on CBS Evening News

Rachel Griffiths continues to wear a variety of Robert Marc frames on the set of “Brothers & Sisters.” This time, she wears Robert Marc style 229 in the latest episode, “The Pasadena Primary.”

 Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths wearing Robert Marc style 229 on “Brothers & Sisters”

Multi-award winning actress Kathy Bates has recently joined the main cast of the hit NBC show, “The Office” playing Jo Bennett, the CEO of printer company Sabre, which has bought out Dundler-Mifflin. She wears Robert Marc sunglass style 539 while she shakes things up in Scranton.

 Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates wearing Robert Marc style 539 on “The Office”

Last but not least, Robert Marc style 239 was seen on the face of Juliya Chernetsky, the popular host of Fuse’s music interview show “Let It Rock”.

Juliya
 

Juliya wearing Robert Marc style 239 on “Let It Rock”

To finish things off, please scroll down to see the list of print and online coverage on Robert Marc:

Men's Health

Robert Marc style 626 in Men’s Health

 

Matters & Manners

Robert Marc styles 242 and 240 on Matters & Manners (blog)

 
Panache Mode

Robert Marc style 742 on Panache Mode

 
MR

Robert Marc styles 626 and 627 in MR

 
West Suburban Living

Robert Marc style 238 in West Suburban Living

To order any of these styles, please contact us by phone at (415) 922-7500 or by email on our contact us page.

Three More Tiger Woods Mistresses Step into the Spotlight

December 14th, 2009 | Posted in * Women's Sunglasses *, Blog, Celebrity Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Designer Sunglasses, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Ray-Ban, Shop Online | 1 Comment
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Three more Tiger Woods mistresses step into the spotlight: Ray Ban Cats, Wayfarer, and Aviator!

Following Tiger Woods’ crash, one of the biggest stories of the year broke out revealing that Tiger Woods has been cheating on his wife Elin Woods a.k.a. Elin Nordegren. They got into a fight over Tiger Woods girlfriend Rachel Uchitel, the first mistress linked to him, causing the infamous car accident. And since then, the list of Tiger Woods’ women has been growing.

So what is Tiger Woods’ real fetish? Well, let’s just say that when it gets hot in the spotlight, you better have some shades!

Tiger Woods wife, Elin Woods a.k.a. Elin Nordegren, wearing sunglasses:
Ray Ban Cats RB4125 color 710/51 – Demi Brown / Brown Gradient

Tiger Woods wife, Elin Woods a.k.a. Elin Nordegren, wearing sunglasses:
Ray Ban Wayfarer RB2140 color 901/58 – Black / Polarized Grey

Tiger Woods girlfriend, Rachel Uchitel, wearing sunglasses:
Ray Ban Aviator RB3025 color L0205 – Arista / G-15 XLT


Ray Ban Cats RB4125
Color 710/51
Demi Brown / Brown Gradient
$129.00

Ray Ban Wayfarer RB2140
Color 901/58
Black / Polarized Grey
$189.00

Ray Ban Aviator RB3025
Color L0205
Arista / G-15 XLT
$129

Buy these frame now – prices include applicable taxes and shipping!

Ray-Ban Model / Color

Who are Tiger Woods’ Girlfriends?

1. Rachel Uchitel, a New York City club hostess.

2. Jamie Grubbs, a Tool Academy contestant and cocktail waitress who had a 31-month-long affair with Woods and provided voicemails to prove it. She claims she didn’t know he was married.

3. Kalika Moquin, a Club manager and promoter from Las Vegas.

4. Jamie Jungers, a lingerie model from Vegas who says she had liposuction paid by Tiger during the time they were together.

5. Mindy Lawton, a trailer park waitress from Orlando who says Tiger Woods’ wife Elin was pregnant during their affair and that Tiger hates condoms.

6. Cori Rist, an aspiring model who met Woods at a Manhattan club last year. She was married herself (with a child) throughout her fling with Woods.

7. Holly Sampson, a former porn star, who met Tiger at his bachelor party where they had sex for the first, and not the last, time.

8. Joslyn James, current porn star whose real name is Veronica Siwik-Daniels.

At this point, eleven women in total have come forward, the latest three still in negotiations to tell their story…

Robert Marc on Gossip Girl

October 9th, 2009 | Posted in Blog, Celebrity Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Mens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear | No Comments
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Robert Marc has started off the fall season with some exciting celebrity spottings and credits! A few weeks ago, the stunning Nicole Kidman wore Robert Marc style 539 as she walked hand-in-hand with husband Keith Urban out of her NYC apartment.

Nicole Kidman wearing Robert Marc style 539

Nicole Kidman wearing Robert Marc style 539

Actress Kate Hudson was spotted house-hunting with her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez in Los Angeles wearing Robert Marc style 719.

Kate Hudson wearing Robert Marc style 719

Kate Hudson wearing Robert Marc style 719

Robert Marc Eyewear was also seen at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. Michael J. Fox, who recently won his 5th Emmy for his guest role on the drama “Rescue Me”, wore Robert Marc aviator style 717 on the red carpet at the Primetime Emmy Awards and Robert Marc ophthalmic style 219 during the show when he appeared on stage to present an Emmy.

Michael J. Fox wearing Robert Marc style 717 and 219 at the Primetime Emmy Awards

Michael J. Fox wearing Robert Marc style 717 and 219 at the Primetime Emmy Award

The new Fall TV season has also begun and Robert Marc has already made numerous appearances. The season premiere of the hit show “Gossip Girl” featured Jenny Humphrey (played by Taylor Momsen) wearing Robert Marc style 539 while lounging at her vacation home.

Taylor Momsen wearing Robert Marc style 539 on 'Gossip Girl'

Taylor Momsen wearing Robert Marc style 539 on “Gossip Girl”

The new “Melrose Place” premiered to great reviews and Adam Kaufman (who plays the rich, handsome son of med student Lauren’s patient) was wearing Robert Marc style 180 in the pilot episode.

Adam Kaufman wearing Robert Marc style 180 on 'Melrose Place'

Adam Kaufman wearing Robert Marc style 180 on “Melrose Place”

We also thought you’d be interested in seeing the recent press Robert Marc has received in Japan, where Robert Marc has been highlighted as the must-have accessory of the season!

Robert Marc Limited Edition 'Shimmer' style 216 in Harper's Bazaar Japan

Robert Marc Limited Edition “Shimmer” style 216 in Harper’s Bazaar Japan

Robert Marc style 609 in Esquire Japan

Robert Marc style 609 in Esquire Japan

Robert Marc style 227 in Megane Begin (Japan)

Robert Marc style 227 in Megane Begin (Japan)

Robert Marc styles 215, 227 and 230 in Mode Optique (Japan)

Robert Marc styles 215, 227 and 230 in Mode Optique (Japan)

Stay tuned for the arrival of the new Robert Marc 2009-2010 Fall/Winter collection. See our webisode featuring the new seasonal release at http://sfoptics.com/2009/09/29/webisode-5/.

Give us a call or stop by to order your pair of Robert Marc eyeglasses or sunglasses!

Webisode 5: Exclusive Preview of the Winter 2009-2010 Robert Marc Eyewear Collection

September 29th, 2009 | Posted in Blog, Must Have Designer Sunglasses, Must Have Mens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear, New Arrivals, SF Optics Webisode Channel | 2 Comments
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Webisode 5


Join us for this exclusive preview of the Robert Marc Eyewear Winter 2009-2010 Collection. Shawn, the representative for Robert Marc, honored us by showing us the new styles coming out the very same day that he himself received his samples. And these great new sunglasses and eyeglasses won’t even be available until November!

We start with Shawn giving us a little background info on Robert Marc and how his frames are made. Learn about how Robert Marc keeps his quality so high and what the inspiration is for the signature buckle on his hinge. And finally, Alex and Mark of SF Optics guide you through some of the new frame styles and colors, highlighting some of their favorites.

Robert Marc sunglasses and eyeglasses are a celebrity favorite and the brand really is the ‘Chanel’ of high end boutique eyewear. For the true eyewear connoisseur, Robert Marc is the quality and fashion for you.

Watch our webisodes at http://www.sfoptics.com/webisodes.

Rachel Griffiths wearing Robert Marc

September 24th, 2009 | Posted in Blog, Celebrity Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear | No Comments
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Rachel Griffiths wearing Robert Marc

Rachel Griffiths, who stars as Sarah Whedon on the hit ABC drama “Brothers & Sisters,” wearing Robert Marc model 546. This classic style looks great on her. Sophisticated and chic!

Currently, this frame is available in four colors:

  • 3 Mocha/Avocado
  • 6 Noir/Chinchilla
  • 8 Blond/Fawn
  • 81 Tortoise/Petal Pink

Learn more about Robert Marc Eyewear here.

Give us a call at (415)922-7500 or email us to order this frame.


Get Closer to ‘The Closer’ with Paul Smith PS-3008

September 23rd, 2009 | Posted in * Women's Sunglasses *, Blog, Celebrity Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Paul Smith, Shop Online | No Comments
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Kyra Sedgwick, star of the television series 'The Closer,' wearing Beausoleil Sunglass Model s212.Paul Smith Spectacles Model PS-3008 Color Onyx Gray
Paul Smith’s PS-3008 is a perfect replacement for the DISCONTINUED Beausoleil S/212 that Kyra Sedgwick wears on ‘The Closer.’ Not only is it similar, but its even better, and its available for online ordering!

So, we have been getting a ton of email inquiries about Kyra Sedgwick’s sunglasses on ‘The Closer,’ and a little web analytics has revealed many hits on our site for people searching for this frame. So we are going to do what we do best and give you the inside scoop on your favorite eyewear.

The frame that Kyra is wearing is a sunglass by Frederic Beausoleil, model S/212. Frederic Beausoleil is a French eyewear designer. And yes, we do carry his line. The ‘bad’ news is that this frame has been DISCONTINUED; It is no longer available. In fact, we sold the very last one that Beausoleil had.

The GOOD NEWS is that we have put our skills to the test to find the ultimate replacement for you. In the picture above to the right of Kyra in her frame, you can see Paul Smith’s PS-3008. This frame is very similar to the Beausoleil S/212, but perhaps even better ;) .

A ‘closer’ look reveals that the Beausoleil frame Kyra is wearing is in fact slightly to shallow (not enough depth in the frame vertically) and to boxy on the edges. This makes the frame run slightly wide for her face and boxes her up.

On the other hand, the Paul Smith PS-3008 is actually a much more attractive version of Kyra’s frame. You are going for the same look, but with finer details that will accentuate all of your best features. It is slightly narrower and with a little more depth, making it a much better fit size-wise for the average woman. It also has a little more of an outwards angle on the edges which in addition to the slight cat-eye, gives more of an upward lift (very inexpensive face-lift, right?) as opposed to the Beausoleil’s boxiness. The Paul Smith would definitely be a much better fit with its beautiful shape.

Why simply look like Kyra when you can actually look better? Purchase the Paul Smith PS-3008 below.

$279 (includes applicable taxes and shipping)

Contact us to let us know if you would like to add prescription lenses to your order.
Available in 4 colors. Click options below for enlarged picture.

Paul Smith Spectacles Model PS-3008 Color Onyx GrayPaul Smith Spectacles Model PS-3008 Color Koawood Tortoise Amber Bronze Gradient

Paul Smith Spectacles Model PS-3008 Color Oak BrownPaul Smith Spectacles Model PS-3008 Color Tyrian Spice Brown Gradient

Color

Sex and the MYKITA

September 12th, 2009 | Posted in Blog, Celebrity Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Designer Sunglasses, Must Have Mens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear | No Comments
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Trio of colors in the MYKITA & Bernhard Willhelm FRANZ

Bernhard Willhelm, a clothing fashion designer, has joined forces with MYKITA, the couturiers of ultra-light eyewear, to present three mirrored sunglass models to accompany Willhelm’s ski outfits. And who is wearing the aviator-style sheet-metal frames born out of this collaboration? Below is the FRANZ style in Gold as seen on Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays the role of Carrie Bradshaw, filming the upcoming Sex and the City 2 movie in New York City.



Sex and the City 2 featuring MYKITA & Bernhard Willhelm FRANZ
Sex and the City 2 featuring MYKITA & Bernhard Willhelm FRANZ

The FRANZ model was inspired by and named after legendary downhill champion Franz Klammer.

MYKITA Engraved

September 12th, 2009 | Posted in Blog, Must Have Mens Sunglasses and Eyewear, Must Have Womens Sunglasses and Eyewear, New Arrivals, Trunk Shows and Events | No Comments
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MYKITA’s new engraved metal frames for Autumn/Winter 2009

MYKITA has a technique for engraving metal frames that is unique within the eyewear sector. The intricate finishing process sets new standards in its field and was developed in-house at MYKITA’s Berlin workshop.

The 2009 autumn/winter collection sees MYKITA launching two new extraordinary engraved patterns: TRELLIS and BEAD. Both designs are reminiscent of the weird and wonderful world of M.C. Escher. The artist’s fascinatingly paradox prints became iconic works of 20th century Pop culture and have been reproduced on everything from posters to T-shirts and even record album covers.


MYKITA eyeglass model Anna in brown trellis
MYKITA model Anna in brown trellis

TRELLIS is a mesh-like design comprising repeated shapes that evoke the geometric pattern of an ice crystal. The interlocking lozenge forms provide a harmonious contrast with the sweeping contours of the frame. TRELLIS is available in the retro-style models Anna and Anton.


MYKITA eyewear model Bernhard in black bead
MYKITA model Bernhard in black bead

BEAD comprises juxtaposed circles that in their resulting arrangement resemble a Penrose tiling. Bernhard and its little brother Barney feature an enticing contrast between the bold, angular frames and the delicate BEAD engraving design.

Both designs are available in PVD-metallic black and brown finishes (PVD – Physical Vapour Deposition).

BEAD and TRELLIS will be available at SF Optics very soon. Don’t miss our MYKITA trunk show where the MYKITA rep will be present and exclusively showcasing the entire brand new 2009 autumn/winter collection on Saturday, October 17th – Sunday, October 18th.

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