2013 EYEWEAR COLLECTION

Carrera, the iconic international fashion eyewear brand owned by the Safilo Group, returns to its origins to rediscover a “racing attitude” that is deeply rooted in its DNA. The new collections of sunglasses and optical frames reflect the brand’s stylistic heritage, through strong themes of the past which are revisited with a contemporary flair and embellished with new distinctive detailing, for a unique, timeless style.
A strong, forthright personality for the Carrera “generation”: authentic, dynamic young people who embrace life fully and always challenge their limits.

Four different design philosophies mark the 2013 eyewear models, reflecting the brand’s original identity.

CARRERA/ICONS: Heritage inspirations 

CHAMPION/RUBBER
With their timeless teardrop shape and the stylized “C” on the bridge, the iconic CHAMPION sunglasses have been a must-have model in the brand’s collections for the past several years. They are now presented in a brand new version, with a unique interplay of materials: the front in Optyl, an ultra-lightweight hypoallergenic material, is perfectly combined with the soft-to-the-touch, colourful rubber temples. These sunglasses feature the Carrera logo as a bas-relief detail on the temples and as a laser-engraved decoration on the lenses. The model comes in trendy, fashionable colour combinations: black-red, Havana-yellow, grey-blue and purple-green.

CARRERA 6000/R
Exciting new colours and innovative materials for the sunglasses that have played a starring role in the brand’s latest collections: Carrera 6000. With its unique and unmistakable wavy temples internally covered in rubber, featuring contrasting shades and embellished with a rubber insert near the hinge, this model sets the latest fashion trends. The rectangular-shaped front is in Optyl, an ultra-lightweight hypoallergenic material. The colour palette includes pastel hues of grey-burgundy, green-grey and yellow-petrol blue, accompanied by classic shades of black-red and Havana-black-yellow.

CARRERA/MUSES: True brand spirit

CARRERA 6002
The CARRERA 6002 model flaunts a softly rounded square shape and a skilfully hand-finished acetate front, reinterpreted with iconic detailing, such as the metal bridge on the front, the unique wavy temples and definite nuances of black, mud/blue, khaki, brown and grey/burgundy, perfectly combined with cutting-edge mirrored lenses.

CA6610
This new acetate optical frame is also embellished with Carrera’s iconic wavy temples, featuring an authentic, timeless style that is dedicated to fashion enthusiasts who want to stand out from the crowd. A small metal plaque adorned with the innovative silk-screened “Victory C® logo” and covering the flex hinge, stands out on tones of blue, Havana, black, black-blue and burgundy-ivory.

CARRERA/CRAZE: New contemporary trends

CARRERA 5001
In line with the latest fashion trends, the CARRERA 5001 sunglasses have a young, fashionable feel, a large shape and a vintage yet modern personality, highlighted by bright colours, such as orange, aqua green and pink, and enlivened by the all-over “Victory C® Logo” on the inside of the geometric-shaped temples.

CA5510
This model rediscovers traditions and reinterprets them with an original note, perfectly reflecting a contemporary design. With its trendy colour palette in shades of grey-black, blue-light blue, ivory-brown, Havana-green, pink-red and Havana-black-grey, this new softly rounded bold optical frame is designed for young, dynamic women.

CARRERA/ACTIVE: A dynamic personality

CARRERA 59
A dynamic personality and an easy-to-wear shape for these high-performance sunglasses that are ideal for outdoor activities. The CARRERA 59 metal sunglasses are ultra-lightweight and extremely comfortable thanks to the rubber details on the temples, the flex hinge ensuring a perfect fit and the polarized lenses providing outstanding, crisp and glare-free vision.

CA6209
The CA6209 square-shaped acetate/metal optical frame also flaunts an ultra-lightweight feel. The rubber details on the initial part of the temples and on the temple tips come directly from the heart of the Carrera archives and embellish all the new models.
A minimalist colour palette ranging from nuances of total black to blue, black/red, and striped grey.

The CARRERA collection of sunglasses and optical frames is produced and distributed by the Safilo Group.

Safilo Group HQ Communications Department
Milan – ph. +39 02 77807604
Padua – ph. +39 049 6985459
e-mail: pressoffice@safilo.com
www.safilo.com

 

A NEW STYLE FOR CITY BIKE ENTHUSIASTS:
CARRERA’S FOLDABLE HELMET - PREMIUM EDITION

Cycling is becoming a more popular means of transport in the city, whether it be for commuting to and from work or for leisure. This is why CARRERA has created its PREMIUM EDITION FOLDABLE HELMET, a unique accessory with an appealing design that is destined to become every cyclist’s best friend. It combines utmost comfort and safety without sacrificing style.

The brand’s PREMIUM EDITION FOLDABLE HELMET is practical, lightweight and features an innovative design that is inspired by the historic pistard leather helmet. Its exclusive leather details and soft-to-the-touch material make it a must-have accessory for lovers of luxury.

This helmet’s unique patented “accordion-like” structure not only ensures a perfectly snug fit and maximum flexibility but it also provides absolute comfort and constant ventilation, thanks to the openings that run along the entire length of the helmet - and all this without compromising safety: the helmet is EN 1078 certified.

Another distinctive feature of the PREMIUM EDITION FOLDABLE HELMET is its practicality. When folded using the lockable belt, it takes up 20% less space, so it can fit easily into a bag.

The helmet’s colour palette also reflects CARRERA’s “racing attitude”. It comes in three sophisticated metal nuances - Matte Black, Matte Dark Grey and Matte White.
Paired with the CARRERA 6008 sunglasses, an icon of the brand’s new eyewear collection, this helmet is a definite must for those who want to be cycling trendsetters.

Carrera’s foldable helmet comes with three exclusive accessories: a leather lockable belt, which can be used to fold your helmet when not cycling or as an ankle strap when you are back on the saddle; a neck warmer made of elastic fabric; and a chrome light for visibility in the dark.


> CARRERA 6008

Since 1956, Carrera has drawn inspiration from its stylistic heritage to create its successful collections by reinterpreting its iconic, distinctive style using modern colours and innovative design.

The CARRERA 6008 sunglasses are a contemporary take on a historic model, revisited with a glamorous flair. Their classic, smooth shape reflects the brand’s timeless attitude and universal appeal, while a perfect combination of rubber and metal detail makes this model truly unique.

The sunglasses come in colours that can be perfectly paired with the brand’s PREMIUM EDITION FOLDABLE HELMET: dark Havana front with black temples, light Havana front with white temples, black front with brown temples.

The new FOLDABLE HELMET BY CARRERA – PREMIUM EDITION and the CARRERA 6008 sunglasses will be available from March at high-end opticians and concept stores worldwide as well as quality bike shops in Europe and Asia.


Safilo Group Press Office
Milan – ph. +39 02 77807604
Padua – ph. +39 049 6985459
e-mail: pressoffice@safilo.com
www.safilo.com

 A CUTTING-EDGE DESIGN, UTMOST VERSATILITY AND A UNIQUE STYLE FOR CARRERA’S NEW FOLDING SUNGLASSES



September 2012 – CARRERA, the iconic international fashion eyewear brand, draws inspiration from its stylistic heritage and presents two new folding sunglasses featuring a timeless design and unique stylistic details that leave their mark.

The new “POCKET FLAG 3” and “CHAMPION FOLD” models, dedicated to high-tech lovers, catch the eye with their unique folding mechanism, perfectly combining utmost functionality with a distinctive style. They are designed to take up less space and have an ultra-lightweight feel: the iconic detail on the front and the hinges on the temples conceal a special device that allows you to fold the frame of these sunglasses and place them in a special case.

These new iconic sunglasses, which are inspired by CARRERA’s stylistic heritage that made the brand successful in the 70s, are destined to become cult items and must-have accessories.

The round-shaped “POCKET FLAG 3” model and the teardrop-shaped “CHAMPION FOLD” sunglasses are very practical to use in any situation and feature unique creative touches: the metal details, the brand’s discreet logo and icon.

The “POCKET FLAG 3” model comes in shades of gloss black with grey lenses, blue with brown lenses, beige with grey/green lenses, light Havana with shaded brown lenses, blue with shaded grey lenses. The black and Havana versions are also available with glare-free polarized lenses, ensuring clear, perfect vision.

The “CHAMPION FOLD” model comes in tones of red/black with shaded grey lenses, gloss tortoise with shaded brown lenses, matte black with silver-grey lenses or grey polarized lenses, ensuring perfect vision.

The new CARRERA folding sunglasses will be available at high-end opticians starting October 2012.

The CARRERA collection of sunglasses and optical frames is produced and distributed worldwide by the Safilo Group.


Safilo Group HQ Communications Department
Milan – ph. +39 02 76020154
Padua – ph. +39 049 6985459
e-mail: pressoffice@safilo.com
www.safilo.com

NEW CYCLING EYEWEAR BY CARRERA
INNOVATION AND DESIGN FOR UNCOMPROMISING PERFORMANCE

CARRERA is proud to present its new collection of TECHNICAL CYCLING EYEWEAR for the 2013 season. This is a complete and innovative line of products designed and manufactured both for cycling enthusiasts and professionals, to ensure total comfort and top-level performance during competitions and leisure time.

THE LATEST ERGONOMIC EYEWEAR FROM CARRERA:
SCIENCE AT THE SERVICE OF PERFORMANCE

The design and technical characteristics of the new Carrera C-ALU3, C-TF02 and R&B X-LITE eyewear are the result of advanced studies in ergonomics, the science that analyses the interaction between individuals and technologies aimed at improving athletic performance, and careful research into innovative materials and leading-edge construction technologies:

MPS² (Multiple Position System)
MPS² is the exclusive system for adjusting the height and width of the nosepiece. This double adjustment maintains an optimum pantoscopic angle for unparalleled protection, stability and a comfortable fit.

NXT® LENSES
Available for specialised distribution within the sporting goods retail channel, NXT® lenses guarantee superior scratch and impact resistance as well as being extremely lightweight.

MEGOL
A natural hypoallergenic rubber, MEGOL was developed by the tyre industry to increase grip on wet roads. Carrera nosepiece and temples are coated in hydrophilic Megol, which guarantees maximum stability during sports, even in the presence of humidity and perspiration.

ADJUSTABLE TEMPLE TIPS
By pressing them lightly with the fingers, the temple tips can be adapted to suit any face shape. This simple operation personalises comfort and optimises eyewear stability.


The collection:

> C-ALU3

Fusing advanced studies in ergonomics with the most technologically advanced materials, C-ALU3 glasses represent the ultimate in lightweight design, versatility and performance.
They are equipped with a set of interchangeable lenses in different colours to be inserted in case of different lighting conditions.

C-ALU3 is available from August 2012 in the following colours: Aluminium Brushed Matte, Aluminium Matte, Aluminium Brown Red and Aluminium Brown Black.



> C-TF02

A prime example of technology and leading-edge design, CTF02 glasses are simply the best response to the needs of the most demanding athletes, thanks to the MPS² system for adjusting the height and width of the nosepiece, and the adjustable temple tips in Megol, a hypoallergenic material that confers maximum stability even in the presence of perspiration and humidity.
C-TF02 is equipped with a simple lens changeover mechanism that enables the lenses to be swapped in seconds. It also comes with a wide selection of lenses that covers all transmittance categories. The model is also available with polarised lenses.

C-TF02 is available from August 2012 in White Matte Satin, Black Matte Red, Matte Black Transparent, Satin Light Blue and Blue Satin Transparent.

> R&B X-Lite

R&B X-Lite glasses guarantee ultimate comfort thanks to the wide field of vision, ventilation and lens changing system. In addition they are supplied with a set of interchangeable lens in various colours to be inserted in case of different lighting conditions. This style is also equipped with a “Fast & Easy” lens changing system, which enables the lenses to be swapped in seconds.

R&B X-LITE is available from August 2012 in Transparent Satin, Black, White Matte Satin, Black Transparent Satin, Light Blue and Red Matte.


The quality of CARRERA helmets and sunglasses is guaranteed by the experience of the Safilo Group.



Safilo Group HQ Communication Department
Milan – ph. +39 02 76020154
Padua – ph. +39 049 6985459
e-mail: pressoffice@safilo.com
www.safilo.com