Michigan Avenue - Niche Media - Michigan Avenue magazine is a luxury lifestyle magazine centered around Chicago’s finest people, events, fashion, health & beauty, fine dining & more!
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most wanted shady business NEW FRAMES IN BRIGHT, PUNCHY HUES SET THE TONE FOR SUMMER IN THE CITY. by alison rowe W hether your downtime is all about lazy days on the lake, weekend trips to Oak Street beach, or shopping on Michigan Avenue, a stylish pair of sunglasses is the perfect accessory. And with the prevalence of color on the runway spilling over into accessories and eyewear, the old staples of black, brown, and metallic frames have had a makeover, adopting a much brighter palette. The explosion of color in this season's styles was illustrated as model after model showed off the trend, sporting frames with Technicolor tints that ran the spectrum of the rainbow. "We saw them on the catwalks of Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney, Giorgio Armani, and Anna Sui [to name a few]," says Marlisa Sailer, Chicago-based Style for 96 michiganavemag.com Hire stylist. Vibrant purples, lush greens, ocean-inspired blues, and primary reds are all about making a statement. "Chicagoans fall victim to long, gray winters, so when summer hits, we are ready for the sun and our shades," says Sailer. "This season, the trend of colorful sunglasses is particularly appeal- ing. Our warmer months are all about energy, and the bright, colorful frames this season mimic our spirit." MA from top: Anthea sunglasses, Louis Vuitton ($650). 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-2010; louisvuitton.com. Purple sunglasses with textured temples, Lacoste ($140). Water Tower Place, 312-951-1300; lacoste.com. Vintage sunglasses, Ann Taylor ($88). Water Tower Place, 312-573-2775; anntaylor.com photography by david hamsley