The Bite Magazine - Spring 2016 - Issue 15

bitefashion Call it the Alessandro Michele effect – after years of sexed up collections at Gucci he’s breathing fresh life into the brand with his unique take, and in the process the much lauded creative direc- tor has brought geek chic very much back into trend. Suddenly we’re covet- ing pussy bow blouses, neat little purses and strings of pearls, all pulled together with a fabulous pair of glasses. The fash-pack has always been known for their love of sunglasses but of late it seems only proper spectacles will do. Take your cue from bespectacled sartorial heroines such as Velma of the Scooby Doo team (scoff you may but if a quick glance at the SS16 runways are anything to go by then her style is 100% on the money), an off-duty WonderWoman (because Lynda Carter KNOWS how to work that slightly disheveled, insouciant look) and for a more polished take who can forget the panache with which Miranda Priestly aka Meryl Streep aka the most terrifyingly fabulous character ever, removed her glasses to deliver the most withering of stares. The trend is definitely versatile so you can have all the fun switching personalities with the change of frame. Of course, all the Pinterest of fabulous speccy selfies in the world won’t help you if you can’t find the right frames. Let’s face it, lesser spectacle providers are about as interesting as a piece of soggy toast and sourcing frames with serious style credentials can be tough, which is why we were so excited to discover the new Fashion TV eyewear. As the name would suggest, being fashionable is baked right into their frames and they definitely have the goods to keep you on trend this season. Launched in 2002 by brothers Elie and Alain Bou Boutros, Fashion TV Eyewear was originally conceived as Tommy Fashion Sunglasses, a Lebanon-based company specialising in diverse and creative sunglasses. Relocating to Dubai several years later, the brothers took stock of their new cosmopolitan envi- ronment and identifying a niche in the market for bold eyewear, became the sole licensees for Fashion TV Eyewear, taking the leap to produce a line of orig- inal sunglasses, eyeglasses and contact lenses. Drawing from their immense knowledge and expertise in creating stylish eyewear, Fashion TV is now dedicated to creating high quality frames with iconic, stand- out designs.There are over 100 fabulous eyeglasses and sunglasses to choose from, ranging from the classic to a more fashion-forward look. Favourites include a pair of squared cat-eye sunglasses with a quirky striped detail on the outside edge that comes in classic black as well as a beautiful red for a vintage vibe and lilac for a quirkier look. There is also a striking pair of art deco styles two-tone black and yellow eyeglasses that are super sophisticated whilst adding some personality to your look. Paired with lashings of mascara and a bold red lip it’s safe to say that once you have a pair of these gorgeous glasses you’ll never reach for your contact lenses again. www.fashiontveyewear.com