Eye-catching eyewear

Chanel CH3226, acetate in green, $360.

Chanel CH3226, acetate in green, $360.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Judging from the plethora of eye-catching eyewear that’s been getting face time over the last few years -- be it on the European ready-to-wear runways or in the adjoining office cubicle -- it’s clear that glasses have gone from nerd necessity to chic accessory. Here is a look at some fashion-forward spectacles.
--Adam Tschorn

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LA Eyeworks Dip, acetate in Two Mints, $230 http://www.laeyeworks.com/.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Salt Optics Briggs, acetate in Aubergine, $340 www.saltoptics.com.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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LA Eyeworks Catnip, perforated stainless steel in Dark Red Matte, $485 http://www.laeyeworks.com/.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Oliver Peoples Reeves, titanium and acetate in Pewter/Matte black, $440 www.oliverpeoples.com.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Paul Smith Royal, acetate and metal in Oak/Nude, $340 www.paulsmith.com.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Coach Julayne , acetate in Spotty Tortoise, $168.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Tiffany TF 2051, acetate in Black, $340.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Diesel DL5003, acetate, $185 http://www.diesel.com/.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Tom Ford TF5224 acetate in Black, $360 http://www.tomford.com/.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Coach Julayne, acetate in Burgundy, $168.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Prada PR 09, acetate in Tortoise, $320.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Salt Optics Annabel, acetate in Toffee Tortoise Pink, $315 www.saltoptics.com.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)