Sun Collective

Since working at an eyeglasses company here in Nashville, I've become more appreciative and more observant when it comes to frames. I notice nose pieces, temple details, acetate quality, and shape of the lenses among other things. Even though I don't wear glasses - I'm wishing I did now because there are so many options out there that I had no idea about - I've developed a sense of what I like in a frame. Warby Parker's fresh, new spring 2016 collection has exactly what I'd be looking for if I were an eyeglass wearer.

They've recently released three new collections: Sun Collective, full of beach ready sunglasses, Windsor, a playful group of thin frames, and a spring collection with updated takes on classic Warby Parker silhouettes.

I know it's not fully summer yet, but a girl can dream about the beach and warm breezes and peach flavored sunglasses, right? So, in combining my love for film and these new specs, I've paired some of my favorite spring time movies with a few of Warby Parker's fresh frames to get everyone in the mood for warm weather. It's best to visualize where you'll be wearing these fabulous frames isn't it?!

A Bigger Splash (2016)


Laurel 16 in Bellini - Haskell in Pearl Horn with Toffee



A Bigger Splash (2016)


Piper in Digital Horn with Peony - Laurel 16 in Striped Sassafrass

The One I Love (2014)

Downing 16 in Lemon - Piper in Striped Sassafrass with Crystal

The One I Love (2014)

Downing 16 in Whiskey Tortoise - Haskell in Striped Pacific with Crystal

I am ready for some sun. Growing up in Los Angeles, I took advantage of the sunshine and the constant "nice" weather. I now spend my days living vicariously through films like A Bigger Splash and The One I Love, imagining myself wearing flowing separates and stylish sunglasses. But of course, as I love to have the best of both worlds (tell me - what woman doesn't?!), I have to have the beach and the tropics as well as the pool and the mountains. This means I need the right shades for the right setting. In Italy, I'm probably wearing the Laurel 16, Haskell, and Piper from Warby Parker's Sun Collective sunglasses collection. Yes, the colors are totally there: Bellini is fresh and peachy and vibrant, while Pearl Horn is reminiscent of the water, the trees, and the mix of them in between. Their shapes are sleek and simple. I particularly love the Piper and Laurel because they have rounded, feminine shapes that contrast nicely against the more masculine Haskell and Downing 16. And that lemon and striped sassafrass in the California mountains fits so perfectly that I want to book my plane ticket now and add the shades to my basket.

Her (2013)


Milton in Aloe Green - Henry in Port Blue



Her (2013)


Ingles in Redbird and Striped Sassafrass

Along with Sun Collective and the spring 2016 collection, Warby Parker released some updates of frames they constructed back in December in small collection of thin, unisex frames under Windsor. These reminded me of Spike Jonze's 2013 film Her. They're smart, they're not fussy, and they're clean. I love the Milton and Henry frames because they are slightly more triangular compared to Ingles which makes the face look a little more awake and open. Which is exactly why I picked a photo of Joaquin Phoenix's character Theodore smiling. Although Her is quite a depressing film, the colors and romantic lense (no pun intended here) make it optimistic. I love the simplicity and quirkiness of Milton, Henry, and Ingles. I can see people in Theodore's office wearing these; working on drafts of sentimental cards for people who can't seem to write them themselves.

And While We Were Here (2012)


Haskell in Crystal with Blue Jay - Kensett in Atlantic Blue



And While We Were Here (2012)


Finch in Bellini - Dorset in Whiskey Tortoise

Finally, Warby Parker's spring collection. It's full of updated silhouettes on classic WP frames such as Haskell. They've also introduced three new frames, two of which are here: Dorset and Kensett. Although the spring '16 collection is inspired by the circus, I found instead that the smart shapes of the frames and the refreshing colors reminded me more of the film And While We Were Here. Nothing gets you in the mood for warm weather than a trip to Ischia off the coast of Italy, now does it? Kate Bosworth's character spends her time in Italy alone, wandering the streets, transcribing her grandmother's interview, taking in the colors and warmth. If she wore the Finch in Bellini whilst scrawling in her Moleskine...oh!