NBA Star Westbrook Gives Colbert Eyewear Makeover

"Sure, he's a massively successful NBA star, but Russell Westbrook is also famous for his adventurous fashion sense. And considering the fact that the All Star MVP's signature style move is wearing bold glasses, it's only reasonable that he decided to launch his own eyewear brand, Westbrook Frames, in 2014," reported Esquire magazine. "He recently talked to us about what inspires the line's designs, and last night he appeared on The Late Show to help Stephen Colbert inject a little more personality into his glasses game. Some of the models look downright absurd on a guy like Colbert, who jokes that he "doesn't have enough skull" for one style, and compares himself to mid-'80s Sally Jesse Raphael in another. But the first ones—classically styled acetate frames with a keyhole bridge, selected by Westbrook—actually look pretty great." Read more.

How to Select the ‘Right’ Frame, according to R. Westbrook

“You don't choose size of your nose, the color of your eyes, or the fullness of your brow (at least without the assistance of a plastic surgeon), but what you can do is accessorize those features with a great pair of glasses,” observers a GQ blogger. “Russell Westbrook, owner of a nice face to begin with, often opts to accent his features with colorful specs (see: here, here, and here). Taking his love affair with eyewear a step further, he recently launched his own line, Westbrook Fames, which has now partnered with JackThreads for a new line of shades, all coming in under $100. For thoughts on how best to frame the windows of your soul, we hit up Westbrook for some specific helpful tips.” Read more.

Thunder's Westbrook Now Hawking Sunglasses

OKC Thunder point guard, NBA All-Star, and Olympic gold medalist, Russell Westbrook has released the 40-piece sunglass brand, Westbrook Frames. The unisex collection is available at www.WestbrookFrames.com. The Westbrook press release notes that Westbrook continues to drawn attention with his avant-garde style. He formed a three-way partnership with Westbrook, DMA United, and eyewear manufacturer Selima Salaun. Read more.

Is Nothing Sacred? Eyewear as Fashion Statement? How Could They?

Kevin Durant

That's precisely what a Washington Post columnist wondered recently: "In Oklahoma City, eyewear is in for the players, blind loyalty is in for the fans. So Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are sporting the geek-chic look at postgame news conferences. Apparently it’s now cool to don thick-rimmed glasses. Hollywood loves it: Johnny Depp, Kat Von D, Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lil Wayne, Anne Hathaway and Taylor Swift are among those going throwback." Read more.