New York City and its vibrant and diverse neighborhoods are a trend shopper’s dream.  Our team recently ventured down to the Lower East Side to scout out some inspiration for upcoming collections.  This area is chock full of independent boutiques and vintage, thrift and second-hand shops.   They criss-crossed the neighborhood (and managed to squeeze in lunch at Katz’s!) and came back with a treasure trove of information.

Here is a summary of their report:

Colors:

-  Blush tones
-  Bronze metallic
-  Neutrals (Inspired by SP12 runway)
-  Bright Autumn colors

Prints:

-  Floral
-  Abstract designs
-  Stripes

Texture:

-  Ruffles
-  Pleats
-  Fur
-  Material combinations
-  Knits
-  Tweed

Hardware:

-  Minimal amounts of hardware

Street trends:

-  The return of menswear for women
-  Oversized frames for women
-  Sporty men’s frames for women
-  Vintage-inspired
-  Smaller shapes making a come back

Look for these trends coming soon to an eyewear collection near you!

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If you’d like to retrace their steps and visit any of the great stores that the team did, here is a list of everything:

TANGDANCE

230 Mulberry St

(between Spring & Prince)

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CORRENTE

179 Orchard St.

(between Stanton and Houston)

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MISSINNA

190 Orchard St.

(between Stanton and Houston)

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ELLEN SHOP

123 Ludlow St.

(between Rivington and Delancey)

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SKUNK FUNK

181 Orchard St.

(between Stanton and Houston)

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ANNABELLE

105 Stanton St.

(between Ludlow and Essex)

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A. TUREN

85 Stanton St.

(between Allen and Orchard)

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DAHA VINTAGE

175 Orchard St.

(between Stanton and Houston)

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NOI

177 Orchard St.

(between Stanton and Houston)