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John Varvatos celebrated the 10th Annual Stuart House Benefit, presented by Chrysler, at his Los Angeles boutique. The March 10th event, hosted by Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck, took over Melrose Avenue at Robertson at the heart of West Hollywood and raised more than $900,000 for Stuart House – UCLA’s internationally recognized model program serving sexually abused children. The event’s emcee, Bill Belamy, hosted the live auction followed by a performance by Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith with special guest Slash. Among the guests to arrive in John Varvatos eyewear were Jeremy Piven, Joe Manganiello, Cindy Crawford & Rande Gerber, Alice Cooper, David Schwimmer, Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner, Kevin Nealon, Vincent Piazza & more. For more information about Stuart House and to learn how you can help please visit http://www.911rape.org. About John Varvatos: Launched in 2000 with a collection of tailored clothing and sportswear, John Varvatos now represents an entire men’s lifestyle that includes footwear, bags, belts, eyewear, limited edition watches, men’s fragrances, as well as the younger, edgier John Varvatos USA Collection and Converse...

The latest trend in eyewear, V-Lites are the truly customizable brand extension from REM Eyewear’s popular Visualites. Design your own by choosing from three lens shapes and four colors to create a look that is 100% you. Made from ultra-light and flexible TR-90, V-Lites are the go-anywhere frames made by you, for you! Offering the same light-weight feel that has skyrocketed Visualites to the top of the reader market, the V-Lites eye size possibilities are endless thanks to the classic rimless design which fits any Rx with ease. Shapes include traditional round, versatile pillow shape and modern rectangle. Colors include a feminine Red/Pink gradient, bold Black/Smoke gradient, and a neutral Tortoise and Crystal. About REM Eyewear Serving more than 80 nations on six continents, REM Eyewear is a leading designer and marketer of eyewear worldwide, with headquarters in Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong, and the UK. REM’s portfolio of brands includes Converse, Jones New York, John Varvatos, Tumi, Lucky Brand, Lucky Kid, Cosmopolitan, Indie, Lipstick, and Surface. Family owned-and-operated for more than fifty years, the company is headed by industry veterans Mike Hundert (CEO) and Donna...

The hugely popular 20/20 Continuing Education course titled “Frame Design and Development: Looking Beyond Logos and Markings” will be taught live at Vision Expo East 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Friday March 15. Registration is now open at www.VisionExpoEast.com. Since the launch of the online educational opportunity, more than 3,200 individuals have successfully completed the course receiving credit from the American Board of Opticianry – more than any other 20/20 Continuing Education course to date. Mike Hundert, REM Eyewear CEO and Chief Creative Officer collaborated with Nico Roseillier, REM Eyewear Creative Director, to design the course so participants have the opportunity to explore today’s eyewear manufacturing dynamics.  From country of origin to methods and materials, students gain a better understanding of how to evaluate eyewear and best describe quality to patients. Hundert offers students an in-depth view of manufacturing, acquired through three decades of hands-on experience working with factories around the world.  Course participants benefit from Hundert’s wisdom, gaining knowledge usually only accessible with a passport and years of meticulous research. Roseillier...

Jones New York has been crafting superlative specs inspired by their sophisticated, polished, modern apparel for five years. Fall 2012 is no different. The new collection delivers on the promise of enduring quality and style. For the Jones New York woman, Delicate gold wrap hinge detail and easy, chic shape create a quiet elegance and timeless style that will make J745 your signature frames. A feminine addition to your fall look, J217 marries striking hinge detail with a savvy round shape for a twist on clean and simple design. For the Jones New York man, The sharp, clean and current J518 frames exude confidence and poise.  Geek-chic gone corporate, J518 is for the man in charge. A sophisticated, round frame and heavy-duty detailing, J339 makes keeping up with the Joneses look effortless. About REM Eyewear Serving more than 60 nations on six continents, REM Eyewear is a leading designer and marketer of eyewear worldwide, with headquarters in Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Barcelona. REM’s portfolio of brands includes Converse, Jones New York, Lucky Kid, Lucky Brand, Indie, Lipstick, and Popcorn. The company’s Base Curve division includes menswear designer John Varvatos...

John Varvatos’ signature style is hard to miss. Old-world craftsmanship and rock star spirit, accompanied by an unabashed dedication to quality, have sky-rocketed the Detroit-born designer from Motor City giant to global style icon. The Varvatos line has expanded to a lifestyle brand with the designer putting his spin on everything from fragrance bottles to cars. (Chrysler is set to release a Varvatos limited edition 300c for Spring 2013.) With a vise-like grip on the men’s fashion scene, Varvatos and his trademark detailing have become synonymous with cool. His eyewear collection from REM Eyewear follows suit by echoing the tough but tailored touches that have made Varvatos a force to be reckoned with. The four iconic hallmarks that represent the brand include John Varvatos’ initials, a crown, a guitar, and a shield displaying the company’s founding date. These hallmarks, which appear on fragrance bottles, accessories, and the limited edition Chrysler, also lend their hip vibe to temples and temple tips throughout the eyewear collection. The Varvatos double V stitching, found everywhere in JV’s world from footwear to leather goods, make an appearance as an...

The Converse Eyewear Fall 2012 collection experiments with a hybrid of spirited color and classic eyewear shape. Express your personality ear-to-ear with the just right color combinations. Temples inspired by the modern age, Digital shows just how playful a minimalist look can be. Available in four colors and silkscreen laminated acetate designs for a touch of whimsy. Mind-bending swirls and spots dominate the temples of Infared, a paint gone wild frame. Available in three classic color combinations with an anything but classic twist. With a winning silhouette and dazzling colors, Composition is dangerously cute. Perfectly placed and expertly framed, this is your dutiful sidekick in style.   A gentle cat eye shape and matte TR90 temples make Shutter a colorful treat for your face. Shutter is easy to wear and easier to love.   A must-have combination of peekaboo color and classic Converse eyewear shape give Filter a fresh look for fall.  Filter is the perfect blend of rebellious style and unfailing design.   With a surprising pop of color and unmistakable cool Converse style, the Full Color frames stay ahead of the curve.  Shiny outside and matte inside along with...

Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet hit the red carpet in Tumi Coronado black sunglasses before accepting an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 64th annual awards ceremony this past weekend. The actor also rocked his favorite shades in a different color, Tumi Coronado in Smoke, at the BAFTA pre-Emmy event. With skilled designs and technically engineered materials, Tumi’s eyewear is a harmonious balance of form and function, making Coronado the perfect pairing for Stonestreet’s sharp tuxedo and shiny new statuette. Coronado’s polarized lenses, developed exclusively for the Tumi sun collection by renowned lens manufacturer Carl Zeiss Vision, offer superior optical and visual performance while delivering outstanding sun protection and glare reduction, ideal for blocking out the paparazzi’s never-ending camera flashes. Visit www.Tumi.com today to make this red carpet-worthy look your very own. About REM Eyewear Serving more than 60 nations on six continents, REM Eyewear is a leading designer and marketer of eyewear worldwide, with headquarters in Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong, and the UK. REM’s portfolio of brands includes Converse, Jones New...

At the core of REM Eyewear’s company philosophy is philanthropy, a pivotal value REM’s owners and employees pursue throughout the year in a diverse curriculum of outreach projects. At REM, the act of giving back creates distinct employee pride and authentic gratification through supporting the lives of those in need in the community, and around the world. Motivated by departmental team captains with a mission to do immediate and effective good, REM Eyewear’s energetic staff has taken part in diverse altruistic activities. Children’s Hunger Fund, Delivering hope to hungry children and families. July 14, 2012 Fifty REM volunteers (32 employees and 18 friends & families) packed 1070 Food Paks to be sent to Peruvian schools, churches, and organizations to be distributed to kids in need. Each 20-pound Food Pak feeds a family for one week and brings hope for a better life. “Attending the Children’s Hunger Fund event was a great experience for me. It’s also all the more meaningful now that I have a daughter of my own.”- Jamie Hoag, REM International Customer Service. Big Sunday, Helping People Help Others. May 5, 2012 Big Sunday is a multi-faceted group that supports, schools,...

One of the leading reading glass collections sold through eyecare professionals, the ultra-comfortable “Visualites” is expanding its colors, styles, and categories. Their three piece construction is made of strong, flexible TR-90, is now enhanced with bold colors and modern shapes that will keep consumers in style and coming back for more since their affordable encourages multiple pair ownership. Round is the hottest reinvigorated vintage shape in eyewear. The V51 is exactly that, appealing with a youthful look in irresistible shades of Lemon, Cherry, Turquoise, Tortoise and Black Matrix. When reading outdoors Visualite sunreaders are indispensible. Stop wearing sunglasses over reading glasses. Instead, the new V61 is a combination of non-prescription sunglasses with a reading glass bifocal power discretely integrated into the bottom of the lens. The V61’s rectangular shape is compact, ideal for most face shapes. This eye shape offers ample coverage in a slimmer silhouette. The V61 comes in four jewel-toned colors of Navy, Tortoise, Black Matrix and Burgundy. Visualites Readers are crafted with polycarbonate lenses and come in the following powers tailored to suit your vision:...

    Bush front man and husband of Gwen Stefani,  Gavin Rossdale rocking the John Varvatos V779! Photo curtsey of REM Eyewear

    Ian Somerhalder of the Vampire Diaries rocking the John Varvatos V779! Photo curtsey of REM Eyewear

Converse keeps kids looking great as they head back to school this Fall, in colorfully bright fames from Converse Kids Eyewear. Kids won’t believe their eyes, when they see the new glow-in-the-dark Flutter and Zoom optical frames! School dances and late night study sessions will never be the same with the new Flutter and Zoom frames.   The Flutter comes in fruit punch pink with star scattered temples, and the Zoom in bold blue for boys come with a tartan temple.  These special frames soak up the light during lunch time, to power-up for a night time glow. When the sun sets or the lights go dark, these optical frames emanate a luminous light. Playground regulars for the boys also include the Zap with graphic slash patterns on a matte metal frame and the Zing, its more conservative counterpart. Yikes is so awesome it’s scary, with a vintage inspired acetate front and skull and cross bones patterns on the temples.   Girls are looking good in the Pop, a class-act cat-eye shape, and the Purr sports leopard spots on the temples for a touch of fashion fabulousness. Every Converse Kids frame comes with REM’s exclusive Kid’s Promise Guarantee, a unique program that provides kids...

REM Eyewear is proud to support HIRE LA’s YOUTH this summer by employing several local Burbank high schoolers to be part of its busy operations team. A steady increase in business has demanded skilled staff to support the wholesale distribution segment, where the students will learn the eyewear trade from daily fulfillment to meeting quarterly goals. REM provides an enriching opportunity for youth to gain essential work experience, business acumen, cooperative team building and prepare them for the next steps to higher learning. REM Eyewear is meeting all the federal guidelines established by HIRE LA’s YOUTH as a part of the “ Summer Jobs + 2012” call to action by The White House and the U.S. Department of Labor, which calls on business leaders to provide entry level work experience for youth. The City of Los Angeles led by Mayor Villaragosa, the Workforce Investment Board and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered to created a campaign focused on connecting L.A.’s youth to employment opportunities called HIRE LA’s YOUTH. Private sector employers are encouraged to extend entry-level job opportunities to underserved urban youth by the LAACC. “I am very impressed...

Whether they’re young summer surfers or aspiring scientists, spec-sporting Lucky Kids want the coolest styles when it comes to getting back to school. Five new optical designs from Lucky Kid Eyewear don’t leave it to luck that kids can see the board or spot the ball on the field! With the signature clover detail on the temple tip, and patterns inspired by the legendary Lucky Kid collection, there is a little bit of good luck in every pair. Girls get a twirl of bohemian magic in the Gypsy, with temples filled with translucent flora on a matte metallic frame. Favorite is created from a pretty palette of popping pinks and bright blues, in witty combinations that will make your eyes sparkle.  Feeling groovy?  Try Groovy’s subtle sweet batik pattern that decorates the temples of this easy to wear style! For the guys, Zipper shows off a metal core temple stamped with a signature Lucky pattern encased in translucent acetate that will make kids ask, “How’d they do that?” Stitch is designed with a double layer of contrasting acetate creating a grown-up vintage aesthetic that’s at the head of the class. About Lucky Brand Lucky Brand began crafting great-fitting, vintage-inspired...

REM Eyewear is delighted to introduce the newest member of our Brand team, Julia Ritchie, Brand Manager for Converse Eyewear. With her finger on the pulse of the edgy target Converse customer, coupled with results driven marketing experience, Ritchie is a valuable asset to the diverse and dynamic REM Eyewear team. Ritchie was formerly part of the marketing and event coordination team for Niche Media’s Aspen Peak and Philadelphia Style magazines, equipping her with crucial consumer outreach techniques, and brand immersion and promotion. Ritchie’s leadership skills were subsequently honed at the Ocean Program for Environment California, where she led a team in Sacramento that passed 18 local ordinances to reduce plastic pollution from the City of San Jose to Los Angeles County. Ritchie graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics with a concentration in Globalization. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the REM family and advance the iconic Converse brand. I look forward to nurturing the longstanding history between REM and Converse and enhancing our comprehensive marketing program,” says...