Jason Wu Sunglasses

Jason Wu introduced his new eyewear collection with Modo on the runway of his Spring 2010 show on September 11th, 2009. The collection will arrive in-stores this January. "Launching an eyewear collection felt like a natural progression for the Jason Wu brand," explained designer Jason Wu. "The pieces combine sleek, modern finishes, which I love, with unusual materials and details. I wanted to put my stamp on an item which would be accessible to a broader market and with an inherently chic connotation--sunglasses." The sunglass and optical collection was inspired by the modern and innovative ready-to-wear collections of designer Jason Wu. It will consist of four styles, two feminine and two unisex, and will be available in four to five finishes per style. The colors include semi-translucent crystals in aquamarine, topaz, onyx, opal, olivine, noir, caramel and richly textured tortoise. The shapes include:

1) Seberg: An updated cat-eye, slightly rounded with metal brow detail.
2) Earhart: An oversized aviator with metal brow bar and end piece.
3) Jett: A quirky, retro-inspired shape.
4) Mia : A timeless, oversized frame with beveled edges.

The materials include handmade Japanese plastic with double-brushed stainless steel details and double-gradient CR-39 lenses. Each style is distinguished by subtle logo treatments in one of four different accent colors, which correspond to the interior treatments on Jason's garments. The collection will retail for $275.

Modo Eyewear: Conceived as 'Eyewear for the Individual', Modo offers
products of definitive design and uncompromising craftsmanship to its
discerning, confident clientele. We believe the future of luxury is the
discovery of brands and styles beyond the obvious.

Modo's CEO, Alessandro Lanaro, commented: "We are honored and very excited about this collaboration, which fits perfectly within our brand portfolio. Jason is one of the most talented designers of our time. His use of luxurious fabrications, attention to details and youthful attitude, fit perfectly with Modo's product philosophy. We are thrilled to translate his fresh and unique statement into eyewear"