Limited additions to your eyeware!

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For a fashion-conscious brand addict, there can be nothing worse than emptying her Louis Vuitton wallet on a new pair of Chanel sunglasses and spotting another one from her species showcasing the same pair at a luncheon the next week.

What is the point of luxury branding if it leaves you with zero exclusivity? No wonder then that the epitome of luxury is the exclusivity afforded by "limited editions". So, the next time you want something exclusive and truly one in a million, watch out for the limited edition designs that change every season.

Summer shine

At Fendi, limited edition sunglasses belong to its "B Fendi" or buckle collection with tiny flowers embedded into the frame. The prices of these can range between Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000.

On the other hand, priced at Rs 20,000 and above, Chanel's collection is nothing short of shine. With embedded crystals on the frames in different sizes of the brand's logos and other designs, the sunglasses come in shades of black and brown. Brands like Christian Dior, Armani and Just Cavalli have also launched limited edition sunglasses in summer colours.

An eye on Manish Arora's designs!

However, the surprise is sprung by Indian designer Manish Arora, who, in collaboration with Inspecs, is all set to launch his own line of eyewear later this year. The glasses are typical Arora designs with vibrant colours and bold designs set in large frames, in shades of blue, brown, black, red and even a hint of orange.

While Arora's range will be available at his exclusive outlets, as will the Christian Dior range, the Fendi and Chanels can be found at shops like Dayal Opticals and Bon-Ton or any other suitably luxe stores in your city.