Spring Shades

Thinking of getting a new pair of sunglasses this season?  Think vintage revival – old is new again. Carrera, the Italian brand of racing eyewear, just re-launched their vintage-inspired collection in a huge array of colors. Their aviator-style glasses add a dose of Euro chic, so if you can’t afford to vacation on the Italian Riviera this summer, you can at least look the part. To celebrate their ‘70s revival, Carrera even brought in New York legend Deborah Harry, formerly of Blondie, to sing hits like “Rapture” and “Heart of Glass” at Carrera’s official launch party on Friday, March 13, in New York.  Rather have the “real thing”?  Visit Fabulous Fanny’s. Everyone from Steam Punks to Chic Geeks can find unique sunglasses and frames at a fraction of the cost for something brand new.

Fabulous Fanny’s, 335 E 9th Street, New York City. Shown above vintage Dior.

Hey, did you know ideeli often sells designer shades at up to 80% Off?  Previous sales included: Chloe, Gucci, Michael Kors, and more!

Stephen Sprouse

I have ONE fashion regret in life. While Deborah Harry guarded her Stephen Sprouse collection "with her life", I actually donated my 1988 couture Sprouse pieces to the Metropolitan Museum. I acquired these items when I was rollicking teenager in the late 1980's. I worked for the punk glamour god at his short-lived shop at 99 Wooster Street. The items were gifts from the designer. While I still have a few precious gems like the poster above, I long for my leopard day glo coat. Only three were made, Iggy Pop owning the second and Patricia Field's the third. C’est la vie. At least now I can get a heaping dose of Sprouse thanks to Rizzoli, Deitch Projects, and Louis Vuitton.

For details about Rock on Mars, a retrospective of Sprouse’s work at Deitch Projects, the limited Stephen Sprouse / Marc Jacobs line at Louis Vuitton, and The Stephen Sprouse Book, go to WE LOVE STEPHEN SPROUSE.