DON'T MISS THE SUNGLASS HUT DELUXE- SANDTON CITY 02-08 NOVEMBER

Sunglass Hut DELUXE launches at Sandton City fountain court on 2 November 2010

The Sunglass Hut DELUXE is an out-of-store experience where sunglasses really do steal the show. It’s the best of the best in  fashion, iconic designs, one off originals, limited editions, from the world of designer brands like Ray-Ban, Prada, Oakley,  Dolce& Gabbana, Gucci, Guess and Tom Ford The Sunglass Hut DELUXE is a must see for the fashionably focused and those with an insatiable appetite for sunglasses

What to expect at this year’s event:

·     Bulgari Parentesi Diamond and Gold Limited Edition Sunglasses richly embellished with a decorative detail made of 206 pavé diamonds totalling 2,50 carats, set in 18kt gold.  10 pairs were manufactured worldwide and the only available pair will be launched at the DELUXE

·     The unveiling of the new 2011 collections from Ray-Ban, Prada, Dolce& Gabbana, Versace, Guess, Cavalli , Christine Dior and the Sunglass Hut exclusives Miu Miu, Ferragamo and Persol.

·     The exclusive  launch of Stella McCartney eyewear

·     480sqm of style and sunglasses

·     Sunglass intelligence from the highly qualified consultants trained on fashion, fit and all fundamentals.

Perfectly timed in time for summer holidays and the festive season, Sunglass Hut DELUXE is an event not to be missed.

SANDTON CITY FOUNTAIN COURT 
02-08 NOVEMBER

PUT THEM ON POLARISED WITH SUNGLASS HUT!

 Get Polarised at Sunglass Hut

“Polarised lenses are here. And they’re not just for dads who like fishing. Polarised lenses have been reclaimed. Re-schooled

and restyled. They’re new news. The lens choice of the active-minded and the fashion-forward.

So whether you want to hang out on the water or just laze

around next to it, there’s a pair of polarised glasses for you. And they’re brand new in store.”

 JUST BEACHY

Not everyone at the beach is into swimming.

For the more fashionably discerning, it’s all about one-shoulder bikinis, monokinis, playsuits and sunglasses that are playful and polarised. 

Frames are light bright and summery - like green and orange - set against a backdrop of sparkling blue seas.

 

CARE FREE AND CRUISEY

The look this season for any laid-back guy with style is a tailored and dressed-down. Tones are earthy with splashes of bright yellow and red. And the European fashion shows are predicting shorts. Yes, shorts!

Give it all some edge with Polarised retro-sport frames. You’ll be able to spot the best rooftop party.

Unless it spots you first.

They're back and have taken our streets by storm: RAY BAN FOLD- UP WAYFARERS

Ray Ban Wayfarers have returned are a must-have for every sunglass wearers collection!

We have seen the Ray Ban Wayfarer collection in creative designs- the model has been introduced with more innovative themes, turning the Wayfarer into a real trend setter: the perfect style for those who follow fashion without losing their own distinctive personality. Ray Ban wayfarer has evolved from the classic black and Tortoise to the icon in fashion, with bold prints, twirls and colours- this season however we see the return of the classic Ray Ban Fold- Up Wayfarer.

Very convenient especially when partying up a storm, the Wayfarer folds up into its box carry case and simply fits into a clutch!

Pretty much on the must- have list when travelling this 
Summer!

Vintage sunglasses are top of the popular trends this season- the fold- ups are pretty much on trend and has been spotted on our local trend setters and fashion icons Malikah Hajee (Glamour SA fashion Stylist), Dylan Muhlenberg (GQ Fashion mag executive Editor), Cape Town Girl , Kim Gray, Man Of The Cloth, Pop Ya Collar. Get yours at Sunglass Hut, retailing at R1790.
BE ON TREND!

 

Summer has hit Cape Town

Summer is here!!
It has been a while since I have written, we've just come out of a crazy busy winter season and boy does it feel good to be soaking up some sun!
I must say, I completely enjoyed the hype we experienced during World Cup 2010- completely took my eye off the ball, the GEES had us all caught up in it!! ...No regrets:)

And just lie that, 5 months later- we are now prepping for Summer- YAY!
In a full circle- from Soccer World Cup to SA fashion Week- where has the time "in-between" gone? 
I could get caught up in the detail but lets just say: its been about planning and executing, one project finishes and the next one starts...here we are planning the last few months of the year! The best months for most- SUMMER- cheerfulness, boldness, happiness, confidence and best of all- out with the old and in with the new...
It's time to shop!
A collage depicting 5 months gone! BOOM... Just like that...

Sunglass Hut and OneSight- Proudly South Africa

Sunglass Hut- the international Sunglass retailer has shifted its focus... All eyes are on South Africa, with the Soccer World Cup kicking off in a matter of weeks, Sunglass Hut South Africa launches "TOTALLY WIRED"

TOTALLY WIRED AND WONDERFUL

Sunglass Hut launches its Totally Wired fund raising campaign to help visually-impaired South Africans in need.
CAPE TOWN, 21 May 2010: They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder – but what does this mean for someone with poor vision? While the world is watching the beautiful game next month, Sunglass Hut is raising funds for  South Africans who cannot afford eye care. The Sunglass Hut Totally Wired initiative aims to help local men, women and children see clearly for the first time.
“The need for eye care in South Africa is great,” comments Mike Elliot, Sunglass Hut South Africa’s General Manager. “We are excited and proud to be part of an initiative that provides free eye care and eyewear to impoverished communities. At Sunglass Hut, we understand fashion – and what can be cooler than giving the gift of sight to those in need?”

Eye candy

Sunglass Hut has commissioned the social development project Streetwires to produce 1 000 beaded wayfarer sunglasses in the colours of selected teams’ flags. These uniquely numbered, individually crafted 2010 mementos are a fun, fashionable way to celebrate the World Cup and make a difference in the life of a fellow-South African. For each pair sold, R70 will be donated to OneSight, the charity fondation dedicated to supplying basic eye care to thousands in need.

Take a walk on the wired side

The uniquely South African sunglasses will be on sale in Sunglass Hut stores around the country from early June. For R150, you get a limited edition collector’s item and unlimited pleasure from giving someone else their vision back. Branded TOTALLY WIRED, each work of art will be uniquely numbered and signed by the artist.
Money for glam
Sunglass Hut will launch its Totally Wired campaign on 9 June with a sparkling fundraiser event at the Misael Art Gallery. Hosting the event, Nick Rabinowitz will introduce the auction of extraordinary wire work sunglass masterpieces from the Streetwires/Indalo Project design collaboration. Each over-the-top bespoke creation will be sold to the highest bidder, with all money going to The OneSight Foundation.

Here’s looking at you, kid

Being able to see clearly is something we often take for granted – but for many, a pair of glasses costs more than couple of month’s salary. Poor vision impairs a child’s ability to learn in school and play with friends. For adults, it negatively affects their quality of life and ability to work. OneSight, the global Sunglass Hut CSI initiative, is a charity dedicated to providing eye exams and glasses to those in need. Every year, clinics are held in poor communities around the world to give many thousands of people their sight back.
Fun in the sunglasses
The Totally Wired campaign runs for the month of the World Cup. This is your chance to do good, feel good and look good while all eyes are on South Africa. Wear your Totally Wired sunglasses from Sunglass Hut with pride!


Prepared by Press Stick for Sunglass Hut. For more information contact lorrianne@pressstick.co.za or call.

WIN WITH CONVERSE!

From Kim Grays Blog:
http://www.kimgray.co.za
Ok, it’s week three and it’s your second last chance to try and win some limited edition Blondie or Clash Converse. All the cool kids are wearing them! Especially the ones with drum sticks in their hands!

Converse debuts its Spring 2010 collection of Chuck Taylor All Star shoes honoring music and art that changed the world. Partnerships with pioneering bands, The Clash and Blondie showcase fresh interpretations of landmark moments in music history.
When rock and roll became the status quo, punk broke it. From the birth of punk, the Chuck Taylor All Star shoe has always been a staple of the garage and the punk rock club. Now Chucks and the genre officially combine to create a collection with design and graphic cues as disruptive, meaningful and original as the music itself.

The limited Edition Blondie and Clash Collection are exclusively available to Cross Trainer Nation Wide.
However, Converse and Kim Gray are celebrating, and so every week for the next 2 weeks, you stand the chance of winning a pair right here. Rock on! For more updates, competitions and the latest styles, follow them on Facebook.
TO WIN:
1.) Subscribe to the Converse Blog
2.) Tweet this competition and leave the link here.
and/or
3.) Blog about this competition and leave the link here
* Each of the above counts as an entry
*Winner drawn Monday 12 April!
*Competition open to S.A only
*Prize subject to availability
GOOD LUCK CONVERSE FAN!

Post reports of the Glamour Sunglass Hut Oscars Party

CITIZEN REPORTS ON CAPE TOWN'S OSCARS PARTY,
Weekend Vibe
Saturday, 13 March 2010, p.6

MUCH excitement in the air just before the GLAMOUR OSCARS PARTY- some guests stayed up till 3am just to watch the ceremony.

Even though no South African-connected film won anything this year, we celebrated on home soil, donning our designer gear and sunnies for the red carpet affair at The Table Bay. Hair guru Tony Martin and his attractive associate Cader were on hand

in the afternoon, using sponsor V05’s products and guests sat on perspex chairs (sourced by the Cape decor company for the party). Later on, we all assembled on the red carpet where

Isabella de Villiers was interviewing for Glitterati. Isabella, who was once mistaken for my daughter (if I had a daughter, she is exactly the one I would like!), told me that she has joined the Jupiter Drawing Room as a producer. Former model Sam Pegg told me of the time she went to the Oscars when she was 17, and Leonardo di Caprio (19) spent the whole time talking to her mother! Cougars rule! 
 

Lady Kitty Spencer arrived in a beautiful cleavaceous leopardprint dress from Errol Arrenz which combined fresh beauty with sophistication (Errol is having a private viewing of his Winter 2010 and dUSUD collections at the Charlotte Rhys store this Tuesday and Wednesday from 7am). I was dressed by Francois Rail of Carducci Woman and am eternally grateful to The Table Bay for going to the House of Monatic's studio in Salt River to pick it up for me.

Nicky van der Walt needed his Sunglass Hut sunglasses (another sponsor) as he had spent the last four days celebrating his 30th birthday, culminating  with a party at Caprice. We sat with Andrew Barns, his wife Rachel and brother Gary and his pretty date, and  wild cheers went up from us Noisy Oysters when the Mischa wines were mentioned by MC Jeannie D. 

She struggled to get our attention as we were diverted by the big-screen action behind her.