Quick Take: De Rigo is debuting its first optical and readers collection for Tumi. De Rigo and Tumi will also launch a sun collection for the season.
Specifics: The debut collection is made up of 15 optical styles and three readers, and is broken into two segments. The first is The Journey family, made up of classic, timeless and easy to wear designs that integrate Tumi’s key brand attributes such as its signature T logo and a flex locker hinge inspired by the luggage’s custom lock system. The second is The Icon family, which is a blend of two design groups: the first is modern, youthful and lightweight, featuring styles constructed of high-density acetate and stainless steel, and the second is modern, sophisticated and luxurious, featuring materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum to match Tumi’s 19 Degree luggage collection. 
All optical styles will offer an option with blue light blocking lens technology, and the reading glasses feature a state of the art slim locking nosepiece that allows for the temples to secure tightly inside the bridge. A foldable readers option is also available. 
Selling Point: Tatiana De Arruda, senior creative director at De Rigo REM, the US subsidiary of De Rigo Group, said, “It’s been a pleasure working with Tumi to bring their eyewear collection to life. We invested heavily into understanding the dynamics of what makes their accessories superior so we could translate each important detail into the launch. Coupling the brand's core fundamentals along with state-of-the-art craftsmanship and high-end materials, we are excited to deliver inventive, stylish designs that will really speak to the Tumi customer.”
Victor Sanz, creative director of Tumi, who developed the collection with De Rigo, said, “We are dedicated to providing the best tools for our clients to perfect their journeys —whether that’s the bags they bring on the road or the items they carry every day to ensure they are at their peak performance. We see eyewear as a natural extension of this mission. It was developed at the intersection of fashion and function with the Tumi client top of mind.”
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