Mar

10

Torah Bright Eyewear

Filed Under Brands Wave, Designer Sunglasses, Blogroll, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

au0310.jpgTorah Bright has stolen the hearts of Australians everywhere by bringing morality and femininity to the Oakley-infused Olympic events. With her strange boarding stance, amazing grace, and ability to rock the halfpipe like a true professional, Torah proves Aussies are a fighting force. Her recent gold medal win at the 2010 Winter Olympics has heralded her as the top female athlete in her sport. But Torah is much more than that at home.

Torah has helped Roxy, a goggle and outdoor fashion design company, to create a new line after her own name. Meanwhile, she has been sponsored by Roxy for some time, enjoying the girlish flare these goggles provide over their more serious counterparts like Oakley and Adidas. Torah hopes her designs, including her snowboard, goggles, jacket and accessories, will bring femininity to sport that is often perceived as masculine. We think she is making good progress so far.

Torah is trained by her brother, who was himself a boarder. Her sister, Rowena, competed in the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Games. She is engaged to American snowboarder, Jack Welch. Having been educated in New South Wales, Torah (meaning ‘bearer of great messages’) has indeed been primed for gold and has finally delivered her message – Australia’s winter athletes are a force to be reckoned with. And Torah is a great role model for kids back home. As a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints, Torah does not drink, smoke, or engage in other acts she considers immoral. Thus, not only is she brining femininity to snowboarding, she is brining a higher morality to this rough-edged sport.

Dec

3

Company Profile: Dolce & Gabanna

Filed Under Eyewear Knowledge, Designer Sunglasses, Blogroll | 1 Comment



What began as a union of two star-crossed design assistants turned lovers has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in modern fashion. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were young designers working as assistants when they met in 1980. After cultivating a relationship the two started their own business together in 1982. Four years later their first line of women’s wear emerged in Milan and earned instant acclaim, whereupon the two branched out into accessories and men’s wear. Three years later their first boutique was earning revenue in Tokyo, with several more in Asia and Milan before branching into the US and Canadian, European and Australian markets.


There is some confusion about the fashion house, which has two key brands. Dolce&Gabbana (without spaces) is a luxury, high-end brand that caters to the refined. It responds to tried-and-true trends rather than seasonal shifts, and sells accessories as well as clothing. The second line is D&G, which is a seasonal trend setter/follower that is more affordable and thus, more prevalent. They also recently launched a D&G children’s brand label which is influenced by pop culture.


The style is distinct in that it is at once classy and yet redundantly over jeweled. With the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Eva Mendes, and Rose McGowen—a barrage of beautiful and talented women from a broad range of cultures proving that Dolce and Gabbana have found a formula that works—across the board.

Dec

2

Kylie Minogue a Wayfarer Fan

Filed Under Celebrity Watch, Designer Sunglasses, Blogroll | Leave a Comment



Australian singing sensation Kylie Minogue has brought Madonna-like fashion and flare to the Outback. This startling beauty, made famous by her role on Neighbours and more recently her skyrocketing singing career, has since become not only a fashion icon, but also an avid figure in the battle against cancer and the fight for gay rights.


Kylie’s fashion is at once risky and bold and yet respectful and timeless—a perfect blend for this multifaceted female superstar. In high fashion clothing and designer sunglasses she puts on Ray Ban Wayfarers, a style that was popular fully thirty years ago. She is an icon to be emulated and respected.


Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and though she suspended her tour, post surgery and chemotherapy she resumed touring and currently has an international tour scheduled. Though originally misdiagnosed (while the cancer spread internally) the illness was spotted in time to battle the disease. The battle brought new elements to Minogue’s character and earned her widespread support and respect. Her children’s book, The Showgirl Princess (written while in hospital) was widely received—and even Prime Minister John Howard issued a statement of support for her cause.


Additionally, she has been an icon in the gay community – visiting Ellen Degenere’s talk show in the USA and using suggestively homosexual backup dances while citing her support for this underrepresented group.