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Create Your Own Look at the Right Price Point

If you’re looking to update your wardrobe, you may be hesitant to invest in new eyeglasses and sunglasses, as you may think they can be expensive. Our eyewear specialists will tell you that this…
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The Latest Winter Trends for Eyewear

From scarves and mittens to boots and heavy-duty coats, winter is a time when it can be hard to sacrifice warmth and comfort for being the most fashionable person on the block. But during…
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Flexible Spending Accounts and Eyewear

Another year has come and gone, and it’s almost that time to get your taxes in order and prepare to file a tax return. And for those with flexible spending accounts (FSAs), it’s also…
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Matching Eyewear with Your Personal Style

You know your personal style better than anyone, as well as which outfits make you feel and look your best. Whether you require prescription lenses or not, no outfit is complete without the right…
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Gucci Prescription Glasses

There are few designer brands more widely known than Gucci, which has been inspiring luxurious Italian fashion trends for nearly 100 years. And though you require prescription glasses and sunglasses, that doesn’t mean you…
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Ethical Eyewear Brands

So often as a fashion-conscious trendsetter, it’s easy to find the latest looks and additions to your wardrobe that will make you stand out from the crowd. The hard part, however, is ensuring the…
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Fall Trends for 2019

As pumpkin spice everything makes its resurgence and the leaves begin to change, ensuring your fall wardrobe is on point is top of mind. And what’s a wardrobe without the perfect eyewear to complete…
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Computer Glasses: the Fashionable Way to Work

Whether you’re new to computer glasses or have been wearing them for years, it’s commonly thought that these lenses and frames will cramp your personal style. At Cohen’s Fashion Optical, we believe that misconception…
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Sunglasses for Fashion and Protection – Cohen’s Fashion Optical

Sunglasses: a Fashionable Necessity What would we do without sunglasses? From finishing off any outfit to protecting our eyes from the sun, it’s hard to imagine life without them. Here’s a look at how…
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Lens Tinting and Your Lifestyle

Adding a tint to your lenses is an excellent way to enhance your wardrobe and stand out in the crowd. However, with so many types of tints available for eyewear, choosing the best one…
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Classic Eyewear Styles for a Modern Look

As you’re shopping for new glasses this year, don’t be surprised to find that eyewear trends from the past are making a complete comeback. From oversized frames to sophisticated shapes, the past is everywhere…
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Perfect Lenses for Your Sunglasses – Cohen’s Fashion Optical

From casual fashions to sport and glacier pairs, choosing the style and frame of your next sunglasses is the easy part of the equation. The other part involves choosing the best lens type for…
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All About Ray-Ban Prescription Sunglasses

Ray-Ban Prescription Sunglasses A common misconception about prescription sunglasses is that there is not enough variety when it comes to style. At Cohen’s Fashion Optical, you’ll find a lineup of prescription sunglasses by Ray-Ban…
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Protecting Your Eyes with Stylish Sunglasses

Sunglasses – Protecting Your Eyes While Projecting Your Image Sunglasses are a staple in many wardrobes, but did you know that they do more than contribute to your personal style? On an annual basis,…
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Summer Eyewear Trends to Try in 2019

With longer days, gorgeous weather and holiday celebrations to look forward to, there’s no better time of year to brush up on the latest trends in eyewear than summer. Whether you require prescription lenses…
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The New Ray-Ban Collection

Last Wednesday was the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and the actual official start to Summer. To me, summer is all about letting loose, getting away from the daily grind, and…
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A Timeless Take on Men’s Trends

Few things in the world are as fleeting as fashion. One day your arsenal of Ed Hardy tees and Von Dutch trucker hats put you at the forefront of fashion, the next—you’re not even…
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Salvatore Ferragamo: A Luxury Brand That Dresses “From Head To Toe”

Salvatore Ferragamo is one of the world’s best known Italian made, luxury eyewear brands. The basic principles underlying Salvatore Ferragamo’s art of shoemaking, craftsmanship, creativity and elegance, are reflected in the entire product range…
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Calvin Klein Spring 2017 Eyewear

Characterized by innovative and sophisticated designs, the Spring 2017 Calvin Klein Eyewear Collection appeals to both men and women with styles that characterize the essence of luxury with artful colorations and structured style. A…
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Diane von Furstenberg Eyewear

She might've landed on the fashion map thanks to her iconic wrap dress, but it's the "simple-is-sexy" approach to all of Diane von Furstenberg designs that have kept her DVF prescription glasses and frames…
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Eye Love You: V-Day Eyewear Roundup

Whether you're going out with your best friends or on the date of your dreams, why not dress up this Valentine's Day? We put together some our favorite "eye candy" that will help elevate…
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Geek Chic Has Arrived

We’ve witnessed nerd culture invade our lives, from Silicon Valley innovations (Uber, Facebook, anyone?) to TV & film (hello Margot Tenenbaum and Stranger Things). Now, fashion joins the ranks. Gucci’s 2016 spring show officially…
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Geek is Good

Hi, my name is Andrew and I’m a geek. While it took me years to figure this out, it’s a realization that I’m comfortable with now, because being a geek puts me in very…
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Cazal Eyewear: Urban Chic, Hip-Hop Style

Cazal Eyewear is the life’s work of Cari Zalloni, an artist whose contributions to eyewear design remain an influence to this day.  As the creator of the collection, his name is an eponym for…
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New Year, New Look – Styles for 2017

Before spring has sprung and you can call your New Year’s resolution for your best beach body ever a success, you might need a little burst of fun and fashion to get you through…
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Bonjour Belle! The New Collection from Chloé

The Chloé eyewear collection provides a warm and feminine Parisian charm. The Chloé brand values such as femininity, modernity, free-spirited, grace and effortlessness are the core characteristic that build the brand and shape the…
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Men’s Holiday Fashion Focus

The holidays are coming! Few phrases strike as much fear into the hearts of so many as that one. These days, it seems that we hear this phrase as early as July 5th, when…
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4 Classic Eyewear Styles and How To Wear Them

A white Oxford shirt, perfectly fitted khakis, and that just-right tote bag - they’re wardrobe staples. You’ll wear them dressed up and dressed down for years and years. And doesn’t it make sense that…
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Streetwear Meets High Fashion The New Collection from MCM

MCM (Modern Creation Munich) presents a new eyewear collection that combines timeless luxury with a contemporary and fresh design. Founded in 1976, during the Golden Age of Munich, the German brand MCM  is inspired…
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Paint the Town Red in the Year’s Hottest Hues

Pop - goes the color! It’s no mistake that Pantone, the authority on color, dominates fashion when they release their biannual fashion report, which highlights the sexiest shades that will sizzle this season. And…
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Designer Frames 101: Quality by Design

Glasses are glasses are glasses, right? Well, not really. When it comes to designer eyewear, there's value built into every phase of product development. Going beyond the surface and into the construction of eyewear,…
Amy Spiezio

Behind the Scenes: The Design Team for Celebrity Collections Gwen Stefani and Kate Young

I sat down this month with my pal, Jen Coppel, VP of Brand Management at Tura to chat about design and two of her newest celebrity collections; Gwen Stefani and Kate Young. Jen is…
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Don’t Get Lost in the College Crowd – Find Your Style Identity, One Sunglass at a Time

I often find myself daydreaming about college- Thursday night outfit planning and afternoons talking about our far-off futures while eating soft serve. But I am usually whipped out of these long lost moments by…
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10 Things You Need to Know About This Year’s New Fall Styles

Fall is my favorite season and it’s the only one I look forward to from a fashion standpoint. That’s because to me, winter fashion is about not freezing; spring fashion is about pretending it’s…
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Hottest Sunglass Trends from Fashion Week

It’s that time of the year again, the most important date on every fashionistas calendar. Yup, it’s fashion week! While everyone is shuffling through their closet to find their most impressive looks, accessorizing is…
Alyssa Melendez

Designer Frame Focus

There you are, owning the sidewalk like it’s your runway. Why shouldn’t you…you look amazing in this fall’s hottest styles and to top them off—fantastic designer eyeglasses. Designer glasses are always on point and…
Amy Spiezio

What Makes Cohen’s Eyeglasses Stores Uniquely New York? Personality.

If you adore New York, chances are it’s because the city grabbed you with its neighborhoods—those lovable pockets of personality. From the drum pulse of Harlem to straight-laced Wall Street and hipster Brooklyn, the…
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Form + Function: How the Right Mix of Features Can Make Great-Looking Glasses Go Farther

A few summers ago, I decided to go for a bike ride with my boys on a wooded trail that was about 15 miles long in each direction. Certainly not the Tour de France,…
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Why We Love Lacoste’s New Eyewear Line (and So Will You)

  Ooh, we’re excited. Lacoste has a brand-new eyewear collection, and we can’t wait to try on the new frames from this classic designer brand. Known for its athletic roots (and yes, its preppy…
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Neighborhood Inspired Eyewear

I've worn glasses since I was 8 years old. I still remember going to the eye doctor and getting my first pair. There were so many to choose from! I would have spent hours…
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Kids Style Watch: Go Back to School in Style with Fall’s Popular Eyeglasses

Oh yes, it’s that time again. Back to School. And that means – shopping, backpacks, school supplies, and of course, a standout pair of eyeglasses. Let’s face it; the prospect of spending our coveted…
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Eden Wexler Q&A

For our interview series this week, we sat down with Eden Wexler, Director of Public Relations for Safilo USA and we got her inside scoop on how she started in the industry, her more than…
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NIKE – THE EVOLUTION BEGINS

Design without any preconceived notions about what’s been done in the past... Uninhibited design ability... Created to meet the needs of the world’s top athletes. Solutions to problems they didn’t know could be solved. Don’t just break…
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Shades of Summer… EAST vs. WEST

If there is one accessory you truly need this summer, it’s a great pair of sunglasses. Besides the fact that they look great, they also protect that delicate skin around your eyes (and prevent…
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Do’s & Don’ts: Stylish Glasses for Women Over 50

News flash: Older women in stylish glasses are sexy. That’s right—today’s range of designer eyeglasses are fun and fresh, and the best glasses will make you look anything but frumpy. Don’t think that after…
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Show your Style Independence with Sunnies for Every Look

July 4th weekend. It’s all about lazy beach days and backyard barbecues, and what way to strut your style independence than with some fab sunnies? Before boarding the LIRR for your trek to the…
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How To Get The London Look

A few weeks ago I spent some time in London and my hyper-fashion-focused mind really honed in on what the Londoners were wearing. Similar to New York in many ways, the hip London style…
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Designer Sunglasses Are This Year’s Must-Have Wedding Accessory

Hear those bells? Oh yes, THOSE bells. It’s officially wedding season and whether you are newly engaged, newly single or newly into acai bowls, you’ll most likely be attending a wedding or 4 this…
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Get Your Professional Profile Noticed with a Sophisticated Selfie

College graduation. The end of epic parties, dorms, bathroom sharing and all nighters. Tons of mirror-in-the-bathroom selfies showing your OOTD. And the beginning of the rest of your life. What’s your next move? Facebook:…
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Through Your Father’s Eyes: A Tribute To Dad

When celebrating Father's Day, it's important to remember that a father’s love is a gift- he is a hero and a hand to hold. As an 89 year old, family owned business, Cohen’s Fashion…
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An Average Guy’s Take on Glasses for Men

When it comes to fashion, I’ve said before that my primary goal is to try my best to not look like a tool. So when I was invited to do this blog about fashion…
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Sunglass Styling with MY STYLE PILL

For those of you that know me personally, know that I have a deep love for sunglasses. In the past I think I wore them more out of necessity because my eyes are light…
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A Peek Inside the Beautiful World of Jane Larkworthy

Jane has been with W Magazine for 15 years. As Beauty Director, she is just as conscious about what we put IN our bodies, and how that reflects on our skin, as she is…
Elissa Lumley

Kate Spade New York Introduces Spring/Summer 2016 Eyewear Collection

  Kate Spade New York is always optimistic, often unexpected and wonderfully original. Inspired this season by themes including Rose Colored Glasses, Daydreams and Day Trips and Down the Rabbit Hole (the brand’s take…
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Trend Report: Best Sunglasses to Kick Off Summer

Pools are opening. Beaches are bustling. BBQs are sizzling. The holiday weekend is almost here, and summer is just around the corner. Are you ready to step out with the perfect pair of sunglasses?…
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Makeup Classes for Girls Who Wear Glasses

As a girl who wears glasses and loves makeup, I'm often asked for tips on how to make your eyes stand out behind thicker frames. So here's a quick eye makeup tutorial for glasses.…
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Fashion Frames Give Your Shoe Collection a Run for its Money

Everyone has a personalized version of the go-to “Oops, I hit snooze too many times” outfit.  Mine happens to be more of a uniform, because despite the fact that I work in the fashion…
Courtney Morse

Modern, Clean and Sexy Calvin Klein Eyewear is Made For You

   Calvin Klein Sunglasses, Prescription Sunglasses & Designer Sunglasses The new Calvin Klein platinum eyewear for men and women is modern, clean and sexy. The designer eyeglasses that include Calvin Klein sunglasses are true…
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Why Sunglasses Double As The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

  With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching we are all too familiar with the struggle to find the perfect Mother's Day gift. How do you show appreciation for a woman who prepared all of your…
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Eyewear Design-From Famous Fashion Houses to Your House

Eyewear design is much more than meets the eye and should really be considered an art form that starts with a design—one that joins the worlds of both fashion trends and the unique elements…
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What Do Your Glasses Say About Your Style?

Match your eyewear to your style vibe with on-trend frames from Cohen's Fashion Optical. If you wear prescription glasses, you understand the struggle: Your clothes express your personal aesthetic, but your glasses don’t. My…
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Look Like a Rock Star at This Summer’s Music Festivals

It’s that time of year – you made it through the winter doldrums, you’re starting to notice flowers en route to class, and you can finally hang out outside. What’s even better is that…
Jordan Manfredi

Dedicated to Unique You: The Collective from Cohen’s Fashion Optical

There’s a new eyewear collection on the block. It’s called The Collective, the latest eyewear innovation from Cohen’s Fashion Optical. This affordable collection of eyeglass frames is designed with you in mind: unique New…
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Tom Ford Launches a Fresh Collection for Spring

Leader of trends, design, and quality; Tom Ford has always been an icon of style which continues to lead, dominate, and personalize the moods of the moment. Tom Ford’s words embody the soul of…
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The E-Harmony of Eyewear – Let Us Find You the Perfect Match

  How do you go about choosing eyeglass frames that look best on your face? It’s in the shape: your face shape. Which of these Eyecons from the Cohen’s Collective Collection is the closest…
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Fashion Bomb Daily shows you how to get the most out of spring eyewear styles

Hey! So I recently stopped by Cohen's Fashion Optical to peruse their eyewear and sunglasses, and to learn more about their fabulous designer eyewear offerings. Since I live in Brooklyn, it was easy for me…
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How to Find Perfect Sunglasses

Did you know that sunglasses date back to almost 2000 years ago? Around 60 AD, Roman Emperor Nero was said to have viewed gladiator fights through polished gems, which reduced eye strain and glare.…
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Choosing Glasses For Your Face Shape

So many frames, so many styles. What’s the best way to show your style? Eyewear that best fits your face! There are so many different shapes to choose from – you can use your…
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