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Forbes
28-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Upgrading Your Spring Style? Don't Forget Your Glasses
Barton Perreira Ebbets frames If the old adage that eyes are the window to the soul is true, then maybe it's time to add a little bit of decoration. More and more, people are embracing their prescription lenses and forgoing contacts in favor of a smarter, more put-together day-to-day look. This spring, it might be time to upgrade your frames to something that improves your eyesight and your style. Before delving into what frames to get this spring, it's important to know what shape of eyewear best suits your individual head shape. Just like clothing, certain frames may not look good on every person. It's important to know what will work with the angles and curves of your face, instead of fighting against them. As UK-based Banton Frameworks notes, the easiest way to find your face shape is to take a face-on photo and draw a line that circumvents the face. By doing so, you have a general shape to go off of that can fall into one of the general categories: round, square, triangle, oval and heart. This is your starting-off point to ultimately find the right frame for you. The next step is to identify the frame shapes that work best for your shape. When it comes to eyewear, it's a matter of contrasts by making sure the frames don't accentuate natural features and instead create contrast for a more interesting effect. Here is a brief overview of what the best frames are for each shape listed above: Once you know what style to look for, it's time to find a frame that fits this season's trends. Are you going for quiet luxury, 90's throwback or perhaps something across the pond? Canadian fashion model Linda Evangelista with her partner, actor Kyle MacLachlan at Irving Plaza, ... More New York City, USA, circa 1995. (Photo by) With little real estate, optical brands often need to set themselves apart. Whether through brand storytelling, high-end materials or creative designs, luxury eyewear brands are leading the pack when it comes to what makes the difference between glasses you have to wear and glasses you want to wear. Take, for example, Tejesta, a Miami-based eyewear brand whose frames often flirt with a $1,000 price point. Instead of mass production, Tejesta relies on creating small-batch collections which then gins up a sense of exclusivity—and, by extension, luxury. The styles are inspired by the Art Deco period, as well as the American Southwest, which can be seen in the bold designs that veer on modernity while still being classic. But there are many roads to becoming a luxury brand. Instead of relying on exclusivity, like Tejesta, brands can use their career as a springboard to building their own brand. That's, in fact, what Barton Perreira's founder did. Having previously helmed Oliver Peoples as CEO, Bill Barton founded his brand with design partner Patty Perreira (who counts Vera Wang, Prada, and Miu Miu as past clients). Together, they've created a brand that relies on Japanese artisans and a handmade production line to create their range of classic frames. Interestingly, Oliver Peoples has another connection to a stylish independent brand that whispers 'quiet luxury', Garrett Leight. Garrett is the son of Oliver Peoples' cofounder, Larry Leight, and has used his lifetime in the industry to design a range of classic designs ranging in styles from wire-rimmed classics to more vibrant cellulose acetate options. In fact, father and son have designed a collection within the Garrett Leight brand called Mr. Leight, which balances Garrett's forward-thinking colorways with Larry's more classic shapes. Garrett Leight models wear Cascade M in Bronze and Cascade M Sun in Gold/Pure Almond Gradient Since the 1990s, wire-rimmed frames have been on the decline—but that's about to change. For spring, WWD has forecasted that the 'office siren' or 'corpcore' trend will continue well into the year. While this was originally a style trend found for young women across social media, it has slowly but surely crept into menswear. In short, 'corpcore' is a stylized version of corporate fashion which emphasizes minimalistic style and has been inspired by the '90s and early aughts. Wire frames are a low-effort way to achieve this look without investing too much money into a new wardrobe. If you're in the market for a high-end option, Austrian brand Silhouette has an array of options which fit this aesthetic and offer a range of customization, including lens shape and color. Two American brands, Serengeti and Erker's, provide excellent options in the sub-$400 range for those looking for premium options at a mid-market price point. Silhouette frameless lenses, courtesy of brand Brits have long carried the mantle for being a nation that knows how to accessorize. From ties to socks to umbrellas, there is an English sensibility that comes with dressing that's not easily replicated abroad. Luckily, this spring is the perfect time to skip across the pond and find a style that's on-trend, while remaining timeless enough to wear year after year. Cubitts has become something of a cult favorite for their unique styles, colorful frames and price point. Many of Cubitts' frames are also clip-on compatible, turning them into sunglasses with ease. A perfect option for those sunny days ahead. Alternatively, if you're looking for something a bit more classic, how about a brand from 1886? Curry & Paxton has kept the design philosophy from its forebears alive with a limited set of options in traditional colorways. In fact, if you peruse their online store a certain model, the Yvan, may seem familiar. It was the same style worn by Michael Caine in some of his most famous roles, including The Italian Job. While you may not be planning a robbery anytime soon, you can look the part of Caine's Charlie Croker—and that's half the fun. British actor Michael Caine poses with his co-star Sue Lloyd during a break in the location filming ... More of 'The Ipcress File' in London, 1965. (Photo by)
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Santa Fe Jet Center adding seasonal, upscale flight to Dallas in May
The Santa Fe Regional Airport will soon be adding a new flight to Dallas through the public charter jet service JSX. The flight will operate out of the airport's Jet Center as the airport continues to work on adding additional commercial flights following the completion of the first phase of a terminal expansion. The JSX flight has been in the works for about a year, and was driven by demand from passengers at the carrier's other locations. "Over the past few years, we've seen an increasing interest in travel to Santa Fe," said Ben Kaufman, senior director of customer experience and brand partnerships for JSX, who said the City Different has been at "the top of the list" of requests for new flights. "... As we add aircraft to fleet, the stars aligned for us to be able to make it happen this year." Flights went on sale Tuesday and will start May 22. They will run once per day, five days a week on a seasonal basis, with tickets starting at $349 one-way. Headquartered in Dallas, JSX operates flights in the United States and Mexico, mostly in the American Southwest. In New Mexico, it also operates out of Taos Regional Airport. The company has 47 aircraft, all of which seat 30 passengers, and flies between private airport terminals. Kaufman described its business model as providing the benefits of private jet service at a more attainable price. Fares include two checked bags, in-flight Wi-Fi and snacks and alcohol. "The real joy of our model is we bring a lot of those perks and make it attainable," he said. "If you compare our introductory price of $349 one-way to what you see from network airlines, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised." The air carrier is also certified by Autism Double-Checked, he said, and employees dealing with customers are trained in how to support and interact with travelers on the autism spectrum. Kaufman described JSX's customer base as affluent and interested in arts and culture, making Santa Fe a natural fit. "Santa Fe offers a lot of natural beauty that's a short flight away for our Dallas-based customers, but it's also an area that, much like the state of New Mexico at large, is just full of incredible arts, culture, rich heritage and fabulous cuisine," he said. For Santa Feans who are Dallas-bound, Kaufman said visitors can take advantage of the city's booming dining scene and growing financial services sector, which he said has developed the tongue-in-cheek name "Y'all Street." "Whether for business or pleasure, Dallas really has something for everybody," he said. The Dallas-Santa Fe flight will fly into the Dallas Love Field Airport, which Kaufman noted is closer to the city center than the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The airport has an existing flight into Dallas Fort Worth on American Airlines. Kaufman said most seasonal JSX flights run from about Memorial Day through Labor Day, but because of October attractions in New Mexico, primarily the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the flight to Santa Fe will run through the end of October. Depending on demand, he said there's a possibility the route could be extended. "If there's good, strong indicators that the market can sustain for the winter season as well, that's definitely something that we would consider," Kaufman said. Airport Manager James Harris said the new flight "fits perfectly" at the airport and speaks to growing demand. Over the past several years, the airport has seen a significant increase in both revenue and passengers. This year, he said it expects to exceed 400,000 passengers. The city last year completed the first phase of an expansion to the airport, which grew its footprint by 8,000 square feet and added additional gates, seating, parking and other amenities. Design work on the second phase is anticipated to start later this year with $2 million in capital outlay. As of now, Harris said the airport has been told by the New Mexico Department of Transportation that it is not going to be affected by any federal funding changes. The airport has been very successful at securing state funding over the past several years. Another aspect of the airport's work has been growing its passenger base, said Stuart C. Kirk, executive director of the Northern New Mexico Air Alliance. That effort has led the airport to now have about 1,000 daily passengers, he said. Kirk said the airport is particularly interested in a flight to the Los Angeles International Airport or Hollywood Burbank Airport due to demand from the film industry, something Santa Fe is trying to cultivate with the development of a large film studio at the midtown campus and other initiatives. He said the airport has met with American Airlines about the possibility of a flight to LAX. Nothing has been promised, but he said he's optimistic. "For a while the limitation was the capacity of our terminal, but now that we've got this nice new terminal, more parking and when we're getting started on a next phase, that makes us more and more attractive," Kirk said. Kirk said JSX also operates out of Burbank, and he would love for the carrier to begin offering that as a destination from Santa Fe. Kaufman said JSX typically enters new markets with one route, but has "every intention" of expanding if the Santa Fe-Dallas flight proves successful. He said the demand for a flight to the Los Angeles area is on the company's radar. "It's definitely top of mind for us," Kaufman said.
