Q&A

Your styles are considered to be "updated retro." From where did that concept emerge?

Megan and I have both collected vintage sunglasses for quite some time now. We share a passion for authentic vintage sun wear and thought it would be a great idea to collaborate and design a modern line of retro inspired sunglasses that reminded us of some of our favorite styles.

This is your first collection...how did you end up collaborating?

Megan and I share a passion for vintage sunglasses. We both work closely together for eyewear and accessories company, Cinzia Designs. When the opportunity arose to design a collection for Cinzia, we were ecstatic. It was the opportunity we had both been waiting for. We inspire each other and make a great team.

Women love sunglasses. Any ideas as to where that obsession stems from?

We don’t necessarily have the answer for this question, but we do have some insight on the topic. We believe that sunglasses are a reflection of your personal style. Women love to accessorize. Sunglasses allow you to differentiate yourself from everyone else. It’s the first thing people see when you walk into view, so it should be a true representation of your individual style. They also protect you from sun damage and wrinkles etc. which is a very attractive feature for most women as well. You can have a lot of fun wearing sunglasses, there’s almost a mystique behind them…. like an alter ego.

I adore the Abracadabra in the black and teal...do you have a favorite?

I think we both agree that our favorite is Rapture in Pearl and Brown. It’s a great frame, very unique.

Can you give us any insight into any of your upcoming collections?

For our next designs we plan to incorporate unisex styles into the collection. For color direction, we are going to expand on classic colors such as tortoise and black. We want to make the next collection more universal, but still keep our signature look. They will all be vintage-inspired of course.

What looks or designs are piquing your interest for spring/summer?

For Spring/Summer 09’ we are diggin’ on the 80’s inspired designs. Karen Walker has an amazing sun wear collection this season (not to mention every season). She’s been a source of inspiration for Megan and I. Bright colors, bold shapes, interesting details and materials are all on our radar this season. We continue to be inspired by looks from the past.

Q&A with Lindsey Reisack and Megan Brown of Redeux Sunglasses

Ahhhhh summer....I'm convinced there is no better season...ice cream, open windows, sandals, and of course, the ultimate summer accessory, sunglasses! While I'll always be a fan of labels like Christian Dior and Dolce & Gabbana, I also L-O-V-E love finding fresh new designers ready to create a label of their own. Enter Lindsey Reisack and Megan Brown co-designers of Redeux Sunglasses, a Cinzia Design line. Their first collaboration has proven to be a huge success. Vintage inspired designs mixed with updated colors and materials have led to five perfect pair of light blocking spectacles you'll be reaching for during the dog days of summer.

Lucky for us, a super sweet Reisack shed even more light into the Redeux line and concepts, as well as what is in store for us with future lines:

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