Nov

29

Quantum of Solace Sunglasses

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Daniel Craig, the latest actor playing James Bond (and another native UK-er) has lit the web abuzz with his stylish shades. For those of you insanely searching blogs for clues of the sunglasses origins—look no further. They are Tom Ford 108 sunglasses, limited editions that were not created for the film, but will perhaps be best remembered by their continued appearance throughout Quantum of Solace. The temple tips are leather of course, (they are made in Italy, where much of the film takes place) and are of the finest glasses and metals. The Ray Ban Aviator –style Tom Fords are a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, the sleek metallic lines and mechanical look bring the aviator flavor to the twenty first century.


He also wears a pair of Persol 2720 frames in the film (you’ll remember them from the insane driving sequence early in the film). These shades recently shot to popularity amid a wave of celebrity sightings.


In his personal life Daniel Craig has been seen (not surprisingly as it is a mounting fashion trend) in Ray Ban Aviators. This style and brand of sunglasses would win any celebrity’s choice award, as star after star has been seen in the shades. From Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Johnny Knoxville and Britney Spears, Daniel Craig is only the latest in a long list of celebrity fans of the Ray Ban Aviators.

Nov

26

Roger Moore Refuses to Give Up Glasses

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Former James Bond actor, Roger Moore, has confirmed that he will be wearing his eyeglasses to the grave, citing the uncomfortably of contact lenses and improbability of laser surgery as well as add a stylistic flare to the former MI6 superstar.


Moore claims the glasses not only give him confidence, but an edgy youthful appearance that hides his advanced age. The eyewear does serve to make the former 007 look younger, but also lends a slight sex appeal very similar to that of Jack Nicholson. If the hip and happening Mr. Nicholson can pull it off, surely a former Bond man can. Moore was seen recently in the UK sporting pink-tinted indoor/outdoor eyewear with gold frames. He was later seen in thick black framed glasses reminiscent of the 1950s.


Roger Moore reportedly owns hundreds of pairs and styles of sunglasses and eyeglasses. He is photographed across the UK in differing styles—proving that the actor may have been type cast in Hollywood, but had never been so in real life.


Despite the Bond star’s age (born 1927) he is recently revamping his image. He earned a star on the walk of fame in 2007 and has a memoir titled My Word is My Bond coming out in 2008 and even received a knighthood in 2003. He is actively involved as good will ambassador for UNICEF and resides in Switzerland.

Nov

21

Harry Potter Eyewear

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The Harry Potter book series has sold more copies than any other recently-released book. The films have also done amazingly well, for a children’s series. Harry, the main character, is characterized by his lightening-shaped scar and his round glasses. A style which was popular even before Harry’s time in the land of the moguls.



John Lennon, from the Beatles, was also an avid fan of the round glasses. In fact, with his ruffled hair and wry smile, Lennon and Harry have quite a few physical traits in common. It remains unclear if J.K Rowling used Lennon as her inspiration for the Potter character. Recently, Lennon’s gold rimmed Potter-like glasses went up for auction and fetched a ridiculous sum, proving that the style is still as hip as the Beatles themselves were.



Bono, seen in Paris in early 2008 in Paul Smith very Harry Potter-like shades, has also adopted the million pound look. If you can imagine him with longer hair, he would be the splitting image of Potter as an adult.


We recently discovered that one of the Olsen twins (who can tell the difference?) was seen at an awards ceremony in round shades, a look that surprisingly suited her face shape. We propose that Daniel Radcliff (Harry Potter actor) and one (or both) of the Olsen twins team up for a brother-sister superhero film wherein they both wear the classic round eyewear.



With round eyewear back in style, be forewarned that not all facial shapes can handle rounded frames. While Lennon, Potter and Olsen look good in the style, Bono and Paris Hilton do not.

 

 

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