Before They Were in Vogue

Lindsey Wixson, the newest new face, is featured in not one, but two Vogue UK features this month. For "Pool Party", Alasdair McLellan photographed Wixson as a heavily-neon-accessorized Lolita. The standout shot, at right, features Fendi color-block sunglasses from Spring/Summer 2011.

Its not the first time these glasses have caught my eye.  I was on the fence about them when Karlie Kloss and Freja Beha wore them on the runway. 

The green version -- not my favorite -- was in Style.com's "In the Mood for: Resort Brights." 

Karl Lagerfeld finally swayed me, though. The colorblocks look great in the Fendi campaign, which stars Anja Rubik for the third straight season.

The Road to Vogue: Constance Jablonski in the SS 11 RTW; Anja Rubik as the face of Fendi Eyewear

Fendi Colorblock Sunglasses, $395

More Fendi

ith Raquel Zimmerman helming his SS08 advertising campaign, its obvious that Karl Lagerfeld likes his models super.

Fendi for Fall

nflappably cool Agyness Deyn walked Fendi's only A/W 08 sunnies down the runway in Milan this week.


[Source: Style.com]

Harper's Bazaar -- November 2006

finally had the opportunity to catch up on my fashion magazines this weekend, specifically Harper's Bazaar.

In their "What's New: Hottest, Newest, Latest" column they detailed a recent development in designer sunglasses.

"The latest trend in eyewear comes from an unlikely source -- buckles. Fendi's B, Roger Vivier's signature Pilgrim, and Gucci's classic closure have appeared as details on glam oversize sunglasses. Who knew looking chic would be such a cinch?"

Fendi's B Fendi Sunglasses:
Cost: $275
Colors: Black, Dark Brown
Retailer: Saks Fifth Ave.



Gucci's 2591
Cost: $201-206
Colors: Black, Tortoise, Red, Violet, Green, Blue
Retailer: Otticanet.com

The Roger Vivier sunglasses, far less common than the other two pairs, really caught my eye. Katie Holmes was photographed wearing them last month at David Orgell, a jewelry store on Rodeo Drive.

[Source: GossipRocks]

Roger Vivier
Cost: $445
Colors: Red, White, Black, Tortoise (as seen on Ms. Holmes)
Retailer: Saks Fifth Avenue (in stores, not available online)

Additionally, they were recently profiled in Wallpaper:

"It's a risk to refer to Diana Vreeland and Nicole Richie in the same sentence, but Roger Vivier's new sunglasses evoke just that type of icon-inspired elegance that we all wish we could exude everyday. The first frames in the collection boldly show off an oversized, Forties silhouette in your choice of red, black, white and tortoise shell, with Vivier's signature gold buckle adorning each temple in quiet homage. Mysterious, forward, effortless and desirable all at once, what more could a girl ask for?"

[Source: Wallpaper]

Kelly Ripa Sweats Fendi

ile under not terribly interesting:


Kelly Ripa dons her Fendi shades while shopping for charity at the Hamptons' "Super Saturday" event on July 29. [source]



Cost: $250
Colors: Bronze, Gold, Gunmetal, Frosted Lavender (as seen on Kelly)
Retailer: Nordstrom