Spex in Highland Park holds “Art+Vision” event with work from the kindergartners of Highland Park Montessori and LAFONT trunk show

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Spex in Highland Park holds “Art+Vision” event with work from the kindergartners of Highland Park Montessori and LAFONT trunk show

CHICAGO – February 6, 2012 – Spex, Chicago’s ‘Best Eyewear Store’* and premier destination for luxury eyewear and sunwear, holds their next “Art+Vision” event with student works from the children at Highland Park Montessori. The opening reception is on Friday, March 2 from 6-8 pm, at 1819 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL, 60035; 847 266 6400. The work will be on view through April 13, 2012. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. A trunk show featuring Lafont eyewear and sunwear collection will be previewed during the reception.

“LAFONT is the eyewear that has evolved into an international brand synonymous with discreet luxury; their fans have a deep appreciation for craftsmanship,” says store manager Yana Litvinova. “There’s an element of the French lifestyle that runs throughout this family-owned eyewear collection; the monitoring of the brand was established over 80-years ago in order to maintain integrity and quality. Every frame is handcrafted from the very finest materials; it’s their commitment to quality – and in some styles down to a carefully placed crystal, that continually surpasses other collections.” The entire Lafont eyewear and sunwear collection will be on view. This is a trunk show that will bring a bit of Rive Gauche to Highland Park!

Spex invites Kat Freeman, art instructor at Highland Park Montessori, to showcase the work of her 5- and 6- year old students once again. Kat leads the Art Discovery experience as part of Highland Park Montessori Enrichment programs; her approach focuses on creative process, self-expression and aesthetic awareness rather than just a finished product. Art with this open-ended approach develops an appreciation for the individuality of self – and others, as the child discovers there is more than one way to do something. The opening reception will showcase luminous and surprisingly sophisticated canvases where children created magic with humble materials like glue, aluminum foil, pencil and ink. The glowing results belie the usual expectations of the materials.

ABOUT SPEX: Spex is synonymous with offering artfully crafted eyewear and sun wear to a stylish and discerning public with an eye for beauty and function. Their product selection ranges from sleek and minimal to vibrant and eclectic. Style and function merge in unparalleled designer collections from season to season, while attentive and knowledgeable customer service rounds out the experience for the fashion-forward shopper. Dr. Paul Kim, specializing in primary eye care, is the in- house optometrist and encourages all customers to come in for a comprehensive eye exam. Most major medical and routine vision insurances are accepted. For additional information visit spexchicago.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Caputo
Office: 312-673-7198
Email: michael.caputo@spexchicago.com
*Time Out Chicago ~ 2011 Shopping Awards

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