New Sunglasses from Costa

"No two faces are built exactly the same. With this in mind, Costa recently introduced its new Global Fit line of premium sport performance sunglasses designed to fit faces of every ethnicity," writes Midwest Lens. "The brand customized seven of its most popular styles to feature a modified Distance Between Lenses (DBL), flatter head curve and deeper adjustable nose pads. The Global Fit collection adapts to fit faces with higher cheekbones, longer eyelashes and flatter nose and cheek facial structures, providing a more comfortable and secure fit." Read more.

New Sunglasses from Costa

"Inspired by the beauty and wonder of the ocean’s coral reefs, Costa adds three more styles to its women’s collection in Starfish, Pluma and Sea Fan." So starts the Midwest Lens post. "The new styles join Isla, Goby and Blenny, also new in 2014. Much like the reef system, these new styles provide a burst of color on the surface, but contain incredible performance features behind the scenes." Read more.

New Sunglasses from Costa

"For outdoors enthusiasts looking to add a little pop of color to their spring season, Costa released five new limited edition frame options to select sunglasses for 2014," says Midwest Lens. "New frame color choices include the red-to-orange ombre Matte Sunset Fade and the fading blue Matte Caribbean Fade, available in Costa’s Caballito, Cut, Cat Cay and Prop styles. Lens colors vary, with retail prices of these sunglasses ranging from $149 to $219. Cut and Prop are also new with the Matte Tortuga Fade, featuring a gradual tortoise-to-green frame." Read more.

New Sunglasses from Costa

“Costa recently introduced two new lightweight-yet-durable styles for 2014, the semi-rimless Austin and the rimless Destin,” reports Midwest Lens. “Both styles feature strong nylon frame construction, non-slip nose pads and temple tips, and sturdy integral hinges for a ‘forget-they’re-on’ fit.” Read more.

Essilor to Buy Costa

"Essilor International and Costa Inc. today announced the signature of an agreement for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Costa Inc., a US leader in high-performance sunglasses," notes Finanez. "Previously known as A.T. Cross, Lincoln, RI-based Costa Inc. designs, assembles and markets sunglasses under the Costa and Native brands. It is expected to report approximately $100 million in revenue in 20131....Costa is most known for its patented 580 lens technology, which offers color enhancement and increased visual acuity. Still handcrafted today in Florida, Costa’s sunglasses are backed by a lifetime warranty. Their unparalleled fit and durability have made them a leading choice of serious water sports enthusiasts. While Costa currently derives the majority of its revenue from the Southeastern United States, it intends to capitalize on its products’ reputation and proven brand and distribution strategies to accelerate its geographic expansion, in other parts of the U.S. and internationally. In addition, stronger sales of prescription sun lenses, which today account for just 5% of revenue, will offer another growth lever, in particular under Essilor’s leadership." Read more.

New from Costa

"Featuring an on trend retro style in a medium fit, Prop is available in fresh new frame colors ocean, coral and black pearl, as well as tortoise, black and the combination black/white," according to Midwest Lens. "The sturdy nylon frame and integral hinge construction means Prop is built to last, and no-slip Hydrolite nose pads help keep the sunglasses comfortably in place all day." Read more.

New from Costa

"One of 13 new styles debuting in 2013, Costa’s new sunglasses, Cut, meld an on trend, retro look with Costa’s premium performance technology, such as no-slip nose pads, sturdy integral hinges and nearly indestructible co-injected molded nylon frames,” reports Midwest Lens. “Cut is available in several of Costa’s new frame colors such as ocean (light blue), squall (black gray), honey tortoise and an ombre coconut fade. ..Costa’s 580 [polarized] lenses are offered in either hard-coated, optically-ground glass (580G) or super lightweight, impact-resistant polycarbonate (580P).” Read more.

Costa Styles Up Aviators

"Costa puts a new twist on a classic aviator style with its new Cocos sunglasses," according to a post on EyeSurf. "Available in palladium and gold frame colors, the new Cocos features adjustable silicone nose pads for a customized, “forget-they’re-on” fit, and is built from quality Monel metal. The sunglasses feature Costa’s signature durable co-injected temples, sturdy integral hinges and heavy duty eye wire, making them nearly indestructible. Combined with Costa’s lightweight, impact resistant 580P® lenses, Cocos provides incredible performance technology in an on trend metal-framed sunglasses." Read more.

Costa Offers Three New Sunglasses

"Like early harbingers of spring, Costa’s new sunglass styles Peninsula, Caye and Las Olas are here to warm up the style front," reports Midwest Lens. "All three new styles are available in Costa’s patented 580P or 580G lenses, as well as Rx. Costa’s 100 percent polarized 580 lenses block yellow light from entering the eye, creating razor sharp color enhancement and superior visual acuity, while eliminating glare. Lens color options include gray, copper, amber, blue mirror, green mirror and silver mirror." Read more.

New Sunwear from Costa

"Costa’s new sunglass styles Caye, Las Olas and Peninsula are here to warm up the style front," reports Eye Surf. "Flexible yet sturdy stainless steel hinges and no-slip Hydrolite nose pads [that come with Caye] provide all-day forget-they’re-on comfort. Caye is available in tortoise, black and white frame colors. ...The new style [of Las Olas] features an oval shape nylon frame with Hydrolite nose pads and no-rust stainless steel hinges. It’s available in tortoise, black and the new coral/white combination frame colors. Peninsula rounds out the stylish new set. These full-framed rectangular-shaped sunglasses offer wire core temples and stainless spring hinges, and are available in tortoise, black and black/coral." Read more.