Glovebox: Haute Shades
08/01/2007
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Dino by Modo has an ultra-lightweight titanium frame, with
brand-embossed chrome tips at the ends of the arms. The lenses are made
from
mineral glass—the clearest, most scratch-resistant optical
material—and have
eight polarized layers to eliminate glare and
reflections. $285 Modo, www.modo.com (Click image to
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Made in Italy, Dior Homme offers lightweight, matte aluminum
frames
(0087/s) with perforated brow vents for sizzling summer days. Shown in
military havana with gray gradient lenses. $350 Dior Homme, www.diorhomme.com (Click image to enlarge); function voidFunc() { } voidFunc();)
With a rectangular plastic acetate frame, GG1561/s from Gucci is
sleek, yet modest, accentuating brown polarized lenses. $275 Gucci, www.gucci.com (Click image to enlarge); function voidFunc() { } voidFunc();)
As a British-brand known for offering automotive accessories since
1893, Dunhill follows tradition by providing a classic goggle-wrap frame
(DU507) with solid gray driving lenses. $375 Dunhill, www.dunhill.com (Click image to enlarge); function voidFunc() { } voidFunc();)
Zenith, the ultra-light frame (20g) by Tag Heuer, is made with a
shock-resistant polyamide shield that provides 100 percent UVA/UVB protection
and adjustable rubber-coated arms and nose pad. Choose from six lens shapes and
sizes, four shield colors, and five arm colors. $295 Tag Heuer, www.tagheuer.com (Click image to enlarge); function voidFunc() { } voidFunc();)
Handcrafted in Japan, Beast II by Chrome Hearts is available with
gold-plated titanium frames and brown gradient lenses. The arms are Mahogany
with a mother-of-pearl inlay, adorned with laser-etched crosses. A spring hinge
box—decorated with sterling silver—allows the arms to flex and adds a bit of
style. $1,195 Chrome Hearts, www.opticalshopofaspen.com (Click image to enlarge)