Polaroid Eyewear celebrating 75 years of passion and success

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaroid Eyewear will be celebrating its 75^th Anniversary on Tuesday 11^th December from 7pm to 10pm at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) after having postponed the original date of October 30^th due to the unprecedented weather conditions caused by Hurricane Sandy in New York.

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Whilst guests discover, explore and interact with the brand's technology, heritage and innovation as well as learning how Polaroid Eyewear is moving forward into the future, they will be entertained by the music of the New York based DJ trio "The Misshapes".

Guests will be invited to experience polarization through a striking glare installation which will demonstrate the unique and perfect vision of the Polaroid polarized lens, and will also have the opportunity to preview, touch and try the new Polaroid Plus sunglasses collection.

MoMA's collection of Architecture and Design includes an original pair of 1946 Polaroid sunglasses: a unique piece manufactured by the American Optical Corp. and donated to MoMA by Edgar Kaufmann Jr., heir to the famous family home Fallingwater designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This pair of Polaroid sunglasses is among the objects in MoMA's collection that were selected by the contemporary artist Trisha Donnelly for her installation entitled Artist's Choice, on view at MoMA until April 8, 2013.

Polaroid Plus Sunglasses

In the year of its 75^th Anniversary, Polaroid Eyewear is introducing the new Polaroid Plus sunglasses Collection, which combines the latest results in polarization technology with a brand new style designed for a minimal and urban look.

Every pair of sunglasses features the Polaroid UltraSight™ Plus lenses, the evolution of the polarized lens, which are now also glue-free to ensure perfect vision, high protection and comfort: this is eye care at its best.

The Polaroid Plus collection is produced by Safilo Group and will be on sale worldwide starting from Spring 2013. The collection is available in 10 styles, each and every one of which features the new polarized technology.

The Safilo Group is worldwide leader in the premium eyewear sector for sunglasses, optical frames and sports eyewear. With an international presence through 30 owned subsidiaries in primary markets – in America, Europe and Asia – and exclusive distributors, Safilo produces and distributes its house brands – Safilo, Carrera, Polaroid, Smith Optics, Oxydo, Blue Bay – and the licensed brands Alexander McQueen, A/X Armani Exchange, Balenciaga, Banana Republic, Bottega Veneta, BOSS Black, BOSS Orange, Celine, Dior, Emporio Armani, Fossil, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, HUGO, J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Liz Claiborne, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Max&Co., Pierre Cardin, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Hilfiger, Yves Saint Laurent. For further information www.safilo.com

Polaroid Eyewear is a world leader in optics and lens technology, manufacturing high quality polarizing lenses and distributing fashionable polarized sunglasses, optical frames, reading glasses, Clip-Ons, premium circular polarized 3D glasses and licensed sunglasses brands around the world.  Demand for polarizing eyewear is rising steadily as more and more consumers come to realise the benefits of glare-free vision. Polaroid Eyewear has offices in the US, UK, Switzerland, Italy, Sweden, Russia and the Netherlands, as well as a comprehensive network of distribution partners around the globe. 

For more information www.polaroideyewear.com

Contacts:
Safilo Group Press Office
Milan – t. +39 02 77807607
Padua – t. +39 049 6985459
[email protected]

SOURCE Polaroid Eyewear