The HBE Perspective

Parallel Sunglasses by Etnia Barcelona

Terry Pratchett has been quoted as saying, "So much universe and so little time." That is how I feel about the universe of eyewear. There are so m...

Etnia Barcelona, which takes its inspiration from cultural movements, launched a new collection this year that was created in collaboration with t...

“Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid of standing still.” -Japanese Proverb I would also add to be not afraid of the sun’s harmful UV radiati...

Who doesn’t love a good aviator? Throughout the history of sunglasses the aviator shape is one of the most iconic. Its popularity be can be trace...

Hello Leaves and Lattes! The much awaited cooler temps are starting to ease us into this gorgeous time of year. Crisp cool mornings still give wa...

I’m totally feeling the round love that is happening in frame design right now. Round has been making a comeback for some time, and styles like th...

The GMS - 804SP by Masunaga is so freaking cool. Of all the sunglasses in my personal collection this one seems to generate the most compliments....

Can you say meow? You can say it with your eyes with this cute cat-eye from Face A Face. Introducing Bocca Lova, a frame that is part of the sex...

“You got that hair slicked back, and those Wayfarers on, baby.” Don Henley sang it well in his 1984 hit song “The Boys Of Summer.” Some songs l...

“Style is a simple way of saying complicated things.” - Jean Cocteau What does the frame shape you wear say about your personality? If you are a...

It is no secret that I have a bit of an aviator addiction. Now take that classic aviator shape, add a flip bridge and a sweet looking set of side ...

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” -T.S. Eliot T.S. Eliot was one of the 20th century’s major...

This week I’m talking trends in sunglasses, and I’m looking at round and vintage. These are two trends that have been blowing up the eyewear unive...