Paul Smith seems to popping up everywhere lately with their sunglasses this summer. We have Michael Cera (Arrested Development, Superbad, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World) sporting PS-509 and fresh from his "decision", Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. Looks like he made the right decision... by going with the "Bolan" frame from Paul Smith. 
The History of Oakley is a new design concept from Staple Design. They have released the "Razor Blade" (circa 1997) and the "Jawbone" which features SWITCHLOCK technology. The SWITCHLOCK feature allows the lower part of th frame rim to open allowing for easy access to quick lens changing. 
Both the Oakley Radar and Eyeshade make a comeback from the Oakley archives, each with a fitting colorway and theme. The Eyeshade frame is ideal for cycling, running, and tennis. THere are available by special request and Oakley has only produced a handful amount. 
Oakley began their "Fade Series" a while back. This new Purple-Clear scheme with mathing violet iridium lenses. Just like their other frogskins, they are limited in quantity and are available through the Oakley site or by special order at Schaeffer Eye Center.
Ray Ban has just released a whole new batch of sunglasses for Summer 2010. The classic models which include the Original Wayfarer, Aviator, Clubmaster, 59mm, 58mm, and the RB4140. 
Fusing the elements of Native American arts and culture, Mosley Tribes presents the newest addition to the Lyndel Sunglass category. Patterned after Native American hand-woven blankets, both temples are individually hand laid using ceramic beads. This is a limited edition sunglass and will be only at Oliver Peoples Boutiques and select stores starting July 2010. 
We'll just leave you with this for banter, Yes Please! Jay and Jack were in the studio working their collaboration titled “Ray Bans” at Third Man Records in Nashville, TN. Apparently, it also appears that Hov's wife Beyonce and Amy Winehouse were also in attendence during this studio session as well (Hmmmmm.... Lets hope more than one song was worked on.)
In an interview with GQ UK earlier this year White said of the hook up: “I just did a record with Jay-Z...We did a song together a few weeks ago. It was incredible. I played him something that I’ve been kicking around for a while and he immediately came out with words for it. It’s unbelievable-sounding.”
This track is shaping up to be the most anticipated record to watch out for this year (Sorry Dre.)
UPDATE: Photos taken down at the request of the Photographer.
via: http://www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2010/5/27/jay-z-and-jack-white-collaborate-on-new-track-titled-ray-ban.html
Adding to a collaboration from the past, Troy Lee pairs up with Oakley again to customize a Jupiter LX model for Oakley's Signature Series. The front of the frame is featuring an illustrated graphic with the frames via a multi-colored 7-layer process to create a contrasting effect. Not sure of the color of the lenses, but those seem to be another key feature. These are available online at the Oakley site or any by special request at any Schaeffer Eye Center. 
Just in time for summer, a total of 6 color schemes will be released in June from Ray-Ban. The Virgins' Donald Cummings presents himself as a contributing director for the new direction of the Aviator as the company recognizes its iconic style. Happy 60th!
