NBA point guard Russell Westbrook has launched an eponymous eyewear label,'Westbrook Frames.'
The inaugural collection features everything from chunky square frames to classic aviator and wayfarer silhouettes. Bold colors are thrown into the mix for those who like to make a no-holds-barred statement with their frames. All in all, the collection is a brighter take on the conventional, conservative eyewear we're used to seeing. If you're bored of the typical styles, check out this delightful line.
This is not Westbrook's first foray into the fashion world; previously, the basketball star was featured on the cover of Vogue Italia. If this latest venture is any indication, Westbrook is primed to have a fruitful, long-lasting relationship with the industry.
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Russell Westbrook Introduces His Westbrook Frames Collection
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