9Five Eyewear “Future So Bright, You Gotta Wear Shades” [Video]

Sorry, I had to do it and put a spin on the Timbuk3 80’s classic “The Future’s So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades)”, LOL.  Anywhoo, The Goodie Bag would like to re-introduce everyone to 9Five Eyewear.  San Diego, CA based 9Five is inspired by the very sport that is perfect for a typical sunny southern California day, skateboarding.  Also the crew will tell you that 1995 was just a damn good year in skateboarding, sneakers, and music, period.  

What separates 9Five from the norm, is they offer kick-ass designs at awesome pricepoints.  With already 2 seasons in, the guys have solidified their branding presence even in these current tough economic times.  The consumers will support and remember brands that are conscious and sympathetic to their wallets, and 9Five exemplifies all of this.

The new season offers top shelf hand-made acetate with CR-39 lenses, and pro skater models and colourways in the Fall.  Models like the “Majors” in smoke colourway are must haves!

9Five will be at Agenda (August 4 – 5) Huntington Beach, CA in the Berrics Agenda Booth #R2 downstairs, and at Las Vegas MAGIC (August 17 – 19) Booth SL8-22921.

Although it is from last season, peep out one of the most creative lookbooks I have seen, ever.

DURKL Eyewear Collection

We were lucky enough to see an initial preview of these a couple months before previews began hitting other blogs and DURKL’s website, and saw a pair of samples at the MAGIC Tradeshow back in late February.  DURKL keeps things fresh with their fine eyewear that released yesterday.  Available in red and white, the acetate frames are completely handmade with steel barrel hinges and custom temple milling.  The Main Event sunglasses also feature a saddle bridge for comfort, 6-base nylon lenses for 100% UV protection, interior arm prints, and come with a white micro fibre pouch.  DC hip-hop veteran Tabi Bonney can be seen modeling the sunglasses.  These are currently available through DURKL’s online store and at select DURKL retailers worldwide.

Bloodbath ‘Beaters’ Shades

The Bloodbath ‘Beaters’ shades were specifically crafted to be thrown around, these sunglasses are made with living life in mind.  Designed for repetitive beach use, non-chalant people watching, and getting banged up.  Hence, the name ‘Beaters’.  Available only in Matte Black plastic.  Limited to 100, one size fits all.  Pre-Order yours on Bloodbath’s online store now for the low price of $10.00 USD with free shipping.

The Hundreds Spring 2010 Eyeware Collection

Now available at both The Hundreds LA and The Hundreds SF locations.

SOURCE: The Hundreds

Oliver Peoples x Balmain Sunglasses

Balmain collaborates with Oliver Peoples, the Los Angeles-based eyewear design company, to create its first eyewear designs: two (2) Limited Edition sunglass styles to be introduced Spring of 2010.

Known for its progressive yet understated designs and handcrafted quality, Oliver Peoples has over 20 years of experience as a leader in the eyewear industry. “The collaboration with Christophe and his team felt completely natural,” says Oliver Peoples Founder and Creative Director, Larry Leight. “The brands make sense together from a design standpoint in that both maintain an inspirational position and value a premium level of quality. Those who want the best in runway turn to Balmain, and those who want the best in eyewear turn to Oliver Peoples.”

Consistent with the 2010 Balmain collections, the bold, unisex styles reflect sleek, contemporary design elements and feature exaggerated teardrop lenses in a comfortable, face-fitting wrap. The Balmain I is a rock-n-roll-inspired, mixed-media style crafted with a smooth metal top bar fastened by four screws against the acetate-enclosed lenses to provide the illusion of a frame front. The temples include a flexible hinge that allows for greater bendable movement. This version will be available in solid black and a black/silver combination. The Balmain II is an inventive interpretation of the classic double-bridge aviator. The pronounced, slightly thicker top bar creates a more distinctive look, while retaining the signature styling. Available in gold or silver, this version is available in two sizes and flatters most faces.

SOURCE: Limite Magazine

N4E1 Eyewear Preview

N4E1 is a premium contemporary street wear label originating from the high life of Hong Kong, specializing in apparel and aesthetics geard towards the social elite.  N4E1 redefines the boundaries of premium street wear, bringing a new level of quality, class and distinction that is second to none. 

They have their brand summed up quite well, so I figured it’d be best for them to describe it themselves.  Anyways, N4E1 is developing an eyewear collection for 2010.  Not too much information is available at present time, but stay tuned.

SOURCE: N4E1

SUPER Crystal Glasses

Eyewear purveyors SUPER create a pair of memorable frames with their Crystal Glasses.  The almost entirely transparent frames are mostly see-through except for the wired frame within the arms.  The frames are made in Italy with signature engravings inside the temple.  Available now at SSENSE with a retail price of $114 USD.

SOURCE: HypeBeast