ITALY. Luxottica has unveiled its first-ever sunglasses collection for the British fashion house Burberry. The Autumn/Winter 2006 collection takes its inspiration from the Burberry Icons Collection, which was designed to celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary.
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Luxottica’s first Burberry sunglasses collection coincides with the fashion brand’s 150th anniversary | |
The company’s signature D-ring buckle, quilted check effect and the equestrian knight are featured on styles in iconic colours: trench, oxblood and black.
Oversized shapes, introduced in the Burberry Prorsum Autumn/Winter 2006 women’swear show, as well as modern twists on the aviator style are key to this season’s collection.
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Clockwise from top left: Black, Sepia, Trench and Oxblood models | |
Included in the line are classic shapes and temple designs featured in the season’s fashion colours: white, purple, blue-grey, classic tortoise, brown and olive as well as the iconic colours.
British supermodel Kate Moss appears in the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2006 advertising campaign.
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