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scene stealers
April 8, 2013

Raise Your Glass: New York’s Standout Specs

By Bek Andersen

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Photo: Bek Andersen

Since we’re just moments away from being ambushed with dark-lensed sunnies flooding the streets, we dedicate today’s street style to clear, optical lenses — ones that frame faces, make outfits pop, and keep your eyes in full view. Over the weekend, the Cut’s street-style photographer, Bek Andersen, snapped some New Yorkers wearing their best pairs. From delicate, translucent frames to a chunky, black pixelated style that looks straight out of an old-school video game, click through the slideshow to find your own inspiration.

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Florence Gidez, Printmaker. Frames are Vintage from Fabulous Fanny's. Photo: Bek Andersen
Matuiyishyn Andivana, Student at NYU. Frames by Lens Crafters. Photo: Bek Andersen
Drew Partikian, Joe Preston, Saro, all work at Fabulous Fanny's. Photo: Bek Andersen
Jane Kivnick, Musical Theater Student at NYU. Frames by Hackett. Photo: Bek Andersen
Colette Jennings, Buisness Manager. Frames by Dolabany Eyewear. Photo: Bek Andersen
Lilly O'Donnell, Bartender/ Fact Checker/ Writer. Frames are Vintage from Fabulous Fanny's. Photo: Bek Andersen
Joseph Budenholtzer, Composer. Frames by Moscot. Photo: Bek Andersen
Eleni Smith, Healthcare Consultant. Frames by Warby Parker. Photo: Bek Andersen
Shivani Ahlowalia, Artist. Frames by Kala Eyewear. Photo: Bek Andersen
Judith Minet, Event and Marketing Assistant at Whitehall Magazine. Frames by Olivier Peoples. Photo: Bek Andersen
Chike Nwanko, Singer/ Chemist. Frames by RayBan. Photo: Bek Andersen
YuHai Shen, Student at NYU. Frames from St. Marks Place. Photo: Bek Andersen
Emily Fleming, Stand up Comedian. Frames by SEE. Photo: Bek Andersen
Allison Specketer, Patient Coordinator at Moscot, Photographer/ Illustrator. Frames by Moscot. Photo: Bek Andersen
Laura Hetzel, Art Student at NYU. Frames by Shuron USA. Photo: Bek Andersen
Landon Ford, Works in Production. Frames by Warby Parker. Photo: Bek Andersen
Drew Partikian, Vintage eyeglasses salesman. Frames by Fabulous Fanny's. Photo: Bek Andersen
Malene YoungLao, Executive Assistant. Frames by RayBan. Photo: Bek Andersen
Housam El-Foudoum. Frames by Ray Ban. Photo: Bek Andersen
Felien De Smedt, Gender Consultant. Frames by Theo Gnocchi. Photo: Bek Andersen
Jamie Son, Graphic Designer. Frames from Brooklyn Flea. Photo: Bek Andersen
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