Attire Accessories - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 75)

78 ▲ OPTICAID +44 (0)113 239 1400, opticaid.net Spring 2019 sees the launch of new eye-catching readers for Opticaid, such as Osterley Jade, Fuchsia and Hamble Black, which has a subtle floral pattern. The company has also launched the commercial deeper frames of Truro, Bingley and Lincoln and all have an RRP of £12.99. Opticaid has added 25 new styles to its SS19 range, which includes summery tones of aqua, orange and blues. This summer, Opticaid will also launch its first range of branded I Like Birds reading glasses. The team has been collaborating with UK-based designer and owner of I like Birds Stuart Cox to create some distinctive eyewear. The team describes the range as, “Unique, playful, quality retro readers with a nod to nature.” The range is aimed at design-conscious shoppers and nature lovers and will be launched at the Harrogate Home & Gift Buyers Festival. RRPs start from £20. ▲ CLERE CONCEPTS & VISION +44 (0)1635 297 911 , clerevision.co.uk Clere Vision has been a pioneer in bringing stylish affordable reading glasses and tinted readers to the UK market since its launch, and the company has continued to be a market leader, supplying mainly independent retailers and small high street chains. Clere Vision also offers a range of trend-setting sunglasses, all providing UV 400 protection. There are ranges to suit all occasions and tastes with new colour coordinated collections introduced at least twice a year. As a small family-run business that has been trading for more than 20 years, the company prides itself on its personal touch and quality of customer service. The company’s carriage paid order value is competitively low (see current terms and conditions for details), making it easy and practical to top up on bestselling lines. The company has launched a new range of reading glasses, including the Clere Vision Reading Glasses – 2019 Tortoiseshell (pictured). ▲ TAYLOR MORRIS hello@taylor-morris.com, taylormorriseyewear.com The brainchild of TV personality Hugo Taylor and friend Charlie Morris, Taylor Morris is a new eyewear brand that is becoming a stalwart of the British designer sunglasses industry. Having launched the company together, Hugo and Charlie have created numerous ranges that are inspired by classic frames with a preppy bohemian twist. Talking to editor Louise Prance, Hugo described the upcoming collection as going back to “our founding principals of combining British sartorial elegance with timeless Hollywood glamour.” Read more about Taylor Morris’ journey in our company profile on page 59.