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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Barton Perriera in Californication




Barton Perriera is the hottest new frame line around. Found just about everywhere in hollywood. We found Barton Perriera on Natasha McElhone looking fabulous in the Barton Perriera Serene sunglasses. These frames are incredible. Come Check out the entire collection of Barton Perriera in St. Louis at Erker's Fine Eyewear.

Friday, March 30, 2012

New Orgreen Spring Summer Campaign



This Video was shot in Iceland.

Orgreen is one if the premiere Nordic Designers in the world. They make some of the most unique and fashion forward eyewear on the planet. Come see the entire collection exclusively in St. Louis at Erker's Fine Eyewear.



Erker's Fine Eyewear in Ladue
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St. Louis, MO 63124

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Monday, March 12, 2012

Ørgreen Mr White and Vincent at Copenhagen Fashion Week




Above Mr White 343 and, below, Vincent, both by Ørgreen at this week's Copenhagen Fashion Week's CIFF Trend Show. Photos: Claus Starup.



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Monday, March 5, 2012

Introducing FRED Eyewear Exclusively at Erker's





FRED is a prestigious, creative jewelry brand and a symbol of magical luxury, liberated from tedious traditions and featuring unmistakably French flair. Just like its creator, Fred Samuel, a passionate man of exceptional encounters.









Manufactured in France, FRED Eyewear offers luxury eyewear plated in both Gold and Platinum for those who want the glamour and sophistication associated with a French Luxury jewelry brand.




Fred Eyewear comes in a multitude of contemporary designs, for a trendy clientele of men and women.





Fred is found Exclusively in St. Louis at Erker's Fine Eyewear. Come check out the entire line and see for yourself what true luxury looks like. Since 1879 Erker's Fine Eyewear has offered the finest eyewear in Saint Louis. Find us online at 314-997-0002 or downtown at 314-241-9410.





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Since 1879

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Deborah Messing in the hit new series SMASH wearing Barton Perreira

Deborah Messing seen in NBC's newest show is wearing Lucky by Barton Perreira.


About the Show



Smash" is a musical drama that celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash." The series centers on a desire to create a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe - written by the successful songwriting duo of Tom (Tony Award nominee Christian Borle, "Legally Blonde: The Musical") and Julia (Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, "Will & Grace"). Julia recently began the process of adopting a child with her husband Frank (Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James, "Shrek the Musical") of many years, but her focus is torn when she has the opportunity to write another Broadway hit. A rivalry soon forms for the lead role between a youthful, inexperienced Midwestern beauty Karen (Katharine McPhee, "American Idol") - who is trying to find fame in the big city against all odds - and stage veteran Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty, "9 to 5: The Musical"), who's determined to leave the chorus line and finally get her big break. A tenacious producer Eileen (Oscar winner, Anjelica Huston, "Prizzi's Honor") discovers the "Marilyn" project and jumps on board with a brilliant director, Derek (Jack Davenport, "Pirates of the Caribbean" films) - whose talent is matched by his cunning and egocentric amorality. Jaime Cepero ("Porgy and Bess") stars as Ellis, and Raza Jaffrey ("Sex and the City 2," "MI-5") stars as Dev.




The series stemmed from an idea of executive producer and multiple Emmy and Oscar winner Steven Spielberg ("ER," "Schindler's List"). The pilot was written by creator/executive producer and acclaimed playwright/screenwriter Theresa Rebeck ("Mauritius," "NYPD Blue"). David Marshall Grant ("Brothers and Sisters"), Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Oscar-winning "Chicago," "Hairspray") and Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey ("United States of Tara," "The Borgias") also serve as executive producers. Original songs are written by Tony and Grammy Award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ("Hairspray," "Catch Me If You Can"), who serve as executive producers as well.





"Smash" is a production of Universal Television in association with DreamWorks Television and Madwoman in the Attic. The pilot was directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer ("Spring Awakening," "American Idiot").


Barton Perreira has teamed up with the best name in eyewear in St. Louis to be its exclusive distributor of their amazing collection. Come see the entire line at Erker's Fine Eyewear in Ladue or Downtown. Find us online at www.erkers.com

Friday, January 20, 2012

Tag Heuer at Erker's Fine Eyewear

Introducing TAG Heuer Eyewear at Erker's in St. Louis. TAG Heuer has successfully embraced a number of contrastic elements; heritage and innovation; prestige and and perfomance; sports and glamour. Today TAG Heuer is one of the largest luxury brands, always pushing the boundaries of technology with the creativity of the staff, the range of their expertise, and depth of their experience.




TAG Heuer uses only the highest quality materials selected according to the strictest criteria. This rigorous selection process guarantees the robustness and reliability of each frame. The avante garde materials used in TAG Heuer glasses provide unmatched ergonomics and comfort.




316L + Stainless Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, to which mainly chrome is added to make the alloy oxidation-resistant. Stronger than ordinary steel and almost completely scratchproof, 316L+stainless steel is widely used in haute horlogerie. For these reasons, TAG Heuer Eyewear is using it more and more ofter, especially for screws.



MIM stainless Steel (Metallic Injection Molding) is a manufacturing process that involves using stainless steel powders mixed finely with polymer binders to develop complex shapes. Nowadays, sectors such as medical, aerospace or automotive manufacturing use this process frequently.



PVD Coating (Physical Vapor Deposition) involves condensing a metallic vapor in a partial vacuum. Made primarily from titanium carbide, this layered treatment optimizes the life of a finish by reinforcing its surface hardness and resistance to corrosion and scratches.



B-Titanium is an avante-garde metal with unique qualitie. It is biocompatible and hypoallergenic containing no nickel. It is twice as light as stainless steel and corrosion-resistant. It possesses exceptional mechanical properties: resistance and ductile strength (the capacity of a material to be bent without breaking). It is unrivalled qualities ensure its longevity.



Carbon is a material that is generally used in the aeronautical and Formula 1 industries. Carbon is inalterable and therefore exceptionally resistant to corrosion. This high performance fiber is also extremely light (three times lighter than titanium) making it possible to manufacture frames that weigh only a few grams. Finally, it has excellant mechanical properties: solidity, flexibility and responsiveness that withstand the test of time.




Elastomer offers excellent mechanical resistance to wear and water in addition to offering natural elasticity that ensures optimal comfort. thanks to many tests carried out by its Quality Department, TAG Heuer eyewear has slected an ultra resistant and hypoallergenic elastomer for its frames, which is also pleasant to touch.




Tag Heuer creates the finest materials found in Eyewear and it is no surprise you can find this incredible eyewear at Erker's in St. Louis. Pure Luxury found at Erker's for 132 years.

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Judith Leiber Pure Luxury at Erker's Fine Eyewear in Ladue


Judith Leiber creations are a cut above the competition, incomparable in quality and crafsmanship. The artful eyewear is part of the permanent design collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Metroplitan Museum of Art in New York, The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, The Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Los Angeles Museum of Art.



Adding to Hollywood's nearly 50 year love affair with the brand, almost every First Lady dating back to 1963 has carried a custom made bag to the US Presdential Inauguration ceremonies. Judith Leiber is truly an ivonic American brand.




Judith Leiber has redefined the accessories category with products that are on the cutting edge of high fashion, while always remaining timeless classics.

Judith Leiber Eyewear available exclusively in St. Louis at Erker's Fine Eyewear. Offering the most luxurious eyewear in St. Louis for over 132 years. Find us online at 314-997-0002

Monday, December 5, 2011

New David Yurman Eyewear for the Holidays





The David Yurman Eyewear Collection is a natural extension of the David Yurman vision and expresses the tiemless artistic sensibility for which the brand is recognized. The collection incorporates the finest optical materials crafted with the utmost detail and combined with the most uniquely iconic David Yurman designs. 18-22 karat gold, signature sterling silver and semi-precious stones have been combined with an exclusive gem-inspired color palette of handmade Italian acetate to create a truly luxurious collection of eyewear.






Collectiions for men and women include both sun and ophthalmic ranges in the exceptional David yurman aesthetic.




Check out the newest David Yurman eyewear and sunwear collection Exclusively in St. Louis at Erkers Fine Eyewear. The most luxurious and special eyewear makes great gifts for the holidays. Stop by Erker's and view the entire collection. Find us online at www.erkers.com


Thursday, December 1, 2011

Introducing Monoqool Eyewear






In 2008, MONOQOOL was established north of Copenhagen by two Danes, whose vision was to bring new technology, design, and fashion to the modern eyewear industry. Their mission is to use the best from both worlds: to combine Danish design and an innovative mindset with Japanese craftsmanship and technology. Both owners have a life time experience doing business in both countries and one of them is still living in Japan with the responsibility for manufacturing. The idea behind MONOQOOL was to create something new. The result was two new concepts: the Helix series with its patented signature hinge and the Twins series with a three dimensional effect provided by its inventive double temples.















Right from the beginning of the design process MONOQOOL has been aware that coming up with a concept never seen before in the eyewear business, would be a demanding task. MONOQOOL has therefore been focusing on developing a new concept and a new way of looking at eyewear – a search for a basic idea so strong that it has the potential to become an icon.








Come see this incredible design exclusively in St. Louis at Erker's Fine Eyewear. For over 132 years Erker's continues to offer the greatest eyewear on the planet. Find us in Ladue and Downtown. Check us out online at www.erkers.com

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Barton Perreira and Giovanni Ribsi Eyewear Collaboration






Barton Perreira has collaborated with actor Giovanni Ribisi on two pairs of sunglasses, aptly named the Giovanni and the Ribisi. Both frames will retail exclusivelyin St. Louis at Erker's Fine Eyewear.






The Giovanni sunglass has a classically timeless feel. The frame’s zyl embodies sophistication with its eloquent contours and bevels, creating a unique texture to the front surface of the frame. The Giovanni will have a 2012 Delivery.






The Ribisi frame is more retro-inspired and made of hand-crafted Japanese zyl with vintage mineral glass lenses. The color palette consists of classic tortoise and Havana colors, as well as black and champagne. These frames ship in November for a Holiday delivery. Both the Giovanni and Ribisi styles are unisex designs.






Ribisi’s bodies of work include Avatar, Contraband, Gangster Squad Boiler Room, and The Rum Diary. He was also Barton Perreira’sad campaign star in 2010 and 2011. While the actor is a novice to design, he said he’s always had an interest in the field.

“When Barton Perreira approached me about designing these frames, it was something I jumped on,” Ribisi said. “Sunglasses are intimate, especially to one’s individual identity because they sit on the face. It was challenging and I learned a lot, but it was an honor to work with the Barton Perreira team and a company that strives to create excellent product.

”Ribisi worked closely with Barton Perreira’s chief designer Patty Perreira in creating the frames.

“Giovanni has a very clear understanding of design and like myself, he is very much into the details,” said Perreira. “I believe it shows in the sunglass designs we collaborated on. He presented full scale 3-D renderings of the frames, which he createdhimself. Working with him was a delight.

The following are images taken from the lookbook supporting the release and a video with behind the scenes footage of the photo shoot and a short interview with Giovanni.



Come Check out the the enitre collection in St. Louis at Erker's Fine Eyewear in Ladue, give us a call at 314-997-0002 or find us online at www.erkers.com