Rims & Goggles

American Eye-dol — There may have been a few questions raised about the controversial final results of this season’s “American Idol,” but there’s no questioning the great Marchon sun styles sported by the two finalists. Winner Kris Allen (1) wears Fendi FS5038M and runner-up Adam Lambert (2) sports Karl Lagerfeld shield KL635S…

Yes, They Cannes — Some hot Luxottica sun styles played a starring role during the recent Cannes Film Festival. Oscar winnerHilary Swank (3) in Prada SPR 25L and Italian actress Asia Argento (4), who served as a member of the jury at this year’s festival, in Dolce & Gabbana D&G 8056…

So Precious — Pop diva Mariah Carey (5) wearing Ferragamo style FE 1176B shades at the photo-call for her new film “Precious”…

Cop Out — R&B artist Ne-Yo (6) wearing Police sunglasses style S1614 Z42 from Eastern States Eyewear while at the Cannes Film Festival…

Duff Stuff — Hilary Duff (7) out and about in Los Angeles inChristian Roth by Charmant CR14253 LB…

He Rocks — Academy Award winning director Quentin Tarantino (8) has been all around the Cannes Film Festival wearing Rocks 1 from Face a Face…

Dancing Eyes — “Dancing With the Stars” judge Bruno Tonioli (9)wears Karl Lagerfeld KL126S while the show’s host Samantha Harris (10) sports Coach Tasha, both from Marchon…

Eye See — A couple of famous faces in icBerlin! Actor Kevin Bacon (11) has been spotted all over Hollywood wearing the Nameless 5 and Julian McMahon (12) of FX’s “Nip/Tuck” sports the Russ and Kjell…

Love At First Bite — Reality TV star Kim Kardashian (13) takes a bite out of a pair of Carrera Vintage Sunglasses while actressGabrielle Union (14) knows sunglasses look better on the face than in the mouth. Sàfilo hosted a party in Los Angeles for the launch of the collection at a poolside bungalow at The Chateau Marmont. Others sporting the shades include actress Jordana Brewster (15) and legendary actress-turned-director Penny Marshall (16)…

Stage Presence — “American Idol” contestant Danny Gokey (17) performs in JOE by Joseph AbboudJOE507, from Altair. Gokey was this season of Idol’s resident eyewear maven…

Marc It — Celebs in Robert Marc: Rachel Griffiths (18) of the hit ABC drama “Brothers & Sisters” wearing style 546; Michael J. Fox (19) wearing style 219 on his way to the David Letterman Show; and Oscar winning actress Susan Sarandon (20) wearing Lunor A5 Collection model 215.

A Good Vice — Katherine Heigl (1) seems to have one serious vice: her Red Hot sunglasses from Jee Vice. The actress has been spotted all over Hollywood wearing the shades…

Sheen Seen — British actor Michael Sheen (2) in Calvin KleinCollection CK7306S from Marchon. Sheen has gained notoriety for his
performances in such acclaimed films as “The Queen” and “Frost/Nixon”…

Go Joe — Channing Tatum (3), who made his action hero debut in “GI Joe: Rise of Cobra” this summer, wears Calvin Klein Collection CK7304S from Marchon…

Here We Go — John Krazinski (4), star of the NBC hit sitcom “The Office,” in Joseph Abboud JA142, from Marchon. Karzinski also starred in the summer flick “Away We Go”…

The Right Address — AnnaLynne McCord (5) of “90210” fame wears the Coach Leanne from Marchon…

Simply The Best — Actress Eve Best (6) who plays Dr. Eleanor O’Hara on the new Showtime series “Nurse Jackie” starring Edie Falco, sported Sàfilo sunglasses on both the second and third episodes of show. Best is seen here wearing the Jimmy Choo JJ and the Dior Cherry Tree…

Shady Lady — Emmanuelle Chriqui (7), who plays Sloan on the HBO hit series “Entourage,” in Perry by Badgley Mischka Activee Eyewear from Sama…

In the Swing — Oakley-sponsored golfer Ricky Barnes (8)created a media stir with his stellar performance during the U.S. Open. Sporting Oakley from toe to eye, Barnes wore Flak Jacketeyewear with golf-specific G30 lenses while on the green at Bethpage Black…

Eye Sing — Wearing styles from Luxottica are hip hop starCommon (9) in Ray-Ban RB5121 and singer Pink (10) inDolce & Gabbana DG2028…

Standing Out — Rex Lee (11) of the HBO hit “Entourage” wearsSean John SJ2023 from Marchon.

Heroics — Marchon was the eyewear provider for the 25th annual MTV Video Music Awards (a.k.a. the VMAs) held this year in New York during Fashion Week. Singer Lady Gaga (1), who took home the moon man for Best New Artist, was among those who received an eyewear makeover. The fashion icon gravitated to this bold Karl Lagerfeld sunglass, style KL603S saying, “I love Karl Lagerfeld. He’s my hero.”…

What A Doll — New York Dolls’ David Johansen (2) sporting John Varvatos and Utopia’s Kasim Sulton (3) in Charriol celebrating the release of the Love & Rockets tribute CD at Ben Sherman’s New York Soho store…

She Did it Again — Britney Spears (4) decked out in CarreraChampion sunglasses from Sàfilo…

Net Gain — Tennis great Andy Roddick (5) wears Lacoste model 12432. Charmant provided Lacoste sunglasses for the Lacoste VIP suite throughout tennis’ U.S. Open in New York…

Cruisin’ — Tom Cruise (6) gets all techy in the new Ray-Ban Tech 8301 aviator from Luxottica…

How Eye Met Your Mother — Sàfilo and Solstice Sunglass Boutiques were among the sponsors of the HBO Luxury Lounge during the Primetime Emmy Awards. Emmy host and nominee Neil Patrick Harris (7), one of the stars of “How I Met Your Mother,” sportsBottega Veneta 106S while his mom wears Marc by Marc Jacobs116S…

Take Me Out — Hip Hop mega mogul Jay-Z (8) wears Cazal 607, distributed by Eastern States Eyewear and Ultra Palm, while taking in a playoff game at Yankee Stadium…

Stylish Dawgs — Wearing shades from Randy Jackson Eyewearare Trevor Donovan (9) of “90210” in style RJ1013; Marissa Jaret Winokur (10) of “Hairspray” fame in style RJ3003; Edi Gathegi (11) of the movie “Twilight” in style RJ3003; andBrandon Molale (12) from the movies “Dodgeball” and “The Longest Yard” in style RJ1013…

Bahama Mama — Wearing Tommy Bahama eyewear from Altair is Academy Award winning actress Angela Bassett (13) in style TB111…

Along the Runway — Singer Rihanna (14) was spotted, not once, but twice, wearing Christian Rothfor Charmant style 14246 during Paris fashion week…

Swanky — Oscar winning actress Hilary Swank (15) in Persol style PO 2691S from Luxottica…

Up Hill — Audrina Patridge (16) of “The Hills” fame sports theCoach Arlene style from Marchon. Partridge recently appeared in the movie “Sorority Row”…

In Order — “Law & Order” actress Mariska Hargitay (17) wearsModo for Jennifer Creel sunglass style Talitha…

Staying Hot — Singer Rihanna (18) wears a pair of Jee Vice’s Red Hot shades in orange while catching a flight at New York’s JFK airport…

Rumer Has It — Daughter of actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore,Rumer Willis (19) made her big screen debut last year in “The House Bunny.” Rumer, seen here in MICHAEL by Michael KorsSanta Barbara style from Marchon, recently made a guest appearance on the WB’s “90210”…

Game Face — James Kyson Lee (20), “Heroes” star and part-time baller for the celebrity hoops squad the Hollywood Knights, sports a pair of Lacoste shades style 12432 WH from Charmant during a visit at the Dodger Stadium Lounge in Burbank, Calif…

Rescued — Michael J. Fox (21), who recently won his fifth Emmy for his guest role on the drama “Rescue Me,” wore Robert Marcaviator sun style 717 on the red carpet at the Primetime Emmy Awards…

Dark Angel — Jessica Alba (22) wears theDerek Lam Parker sunglass.

’Tis the season… at least if you’re a celebrity. September was a busy month as it was awards time in Hollywood, as well as Fashion Week in New York, and Sàfilo was there making sure the hottest shades framed the hottest faces.

First up, there was The Byron and Tracey Beauty Bar in honor of the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in Los Angeles. Getting made in the shade are actress Gabrielle Union (1) in Giorgio Armani GA721S,Kelly Bensimon (2) of “The Real Housewives of New York” in Carrera Machu/S, model Molly Sims (3)in Kate Spade Dari and “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi (4) in Gucci GG3061S.

Then it was off to New York for Survival of the Chicest: A Fashion Week Retreat at celebrity stylist Robert Verdi’s Luxury Laboratory. Robert Verdi (5) (who has a pair of Carrera Safari sunnies perched on his head) helped comedian and “My Life on the D-List” star Kathy Griffin (6) select a pair of Guccis, style GG306S, which is quite A-list. Photographer Nigel Barker (7) of “America’s Next Top Model,” models the Carrera Machu while “Chopped” host Ted Allen (8) (late of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”) tries on the Carrera Hot.

Finally, it was back to sunny L.A. where sunwear was all the rage at the HBO Luxury Lounge during the Primetime Emmy Awards. Showing off their sunglasses are Matt Lanter (9) of “90210” in Giorgio Armani GA574S, Shaun Sipos (10) of “Melrose Place” in Bottega Veneta BV106S, Judah Friedlander (11) of “30 Rock” in Carrera Hot, AnnaLynne McCord (12) of “90201” in Juicy Couture BFF/STS andKate Flannery (13) of “The Office” in Gucci GG3027S.

Bi-Coastal — Hilary Duff (1) has been spotted coast-to-coast in Christian Roth by Charmant. In Los Angeles, in style CR14253 LB and in New York wearing CR14210 BR…

Exchange Rate — Singer/actress Queen Latifah (2) sports the new Carrera Exchange 3/S from Sàfilo in palladium shiny with a silver mirror lens (MZL 90) while performing on “Good Morning America” this summer….

Going Gaga — Marchon was the official eyewear sponsor of Canada’s MuchMusic’s (think MTV) Video Awards show. Dance diva Lady Gaga (3), who took home the prize for International Video of the Year, wears Fendi FS5083…

Summer Shade — The celebs were out showing off their shades at the Summer Solstice Soiree event hosted by Sàfilo USA and Solstice at the Solstice Sunglass Boutique in New York’s Flatiron District. At the event: Jill Zarin (4) of “The Real Housewives of New York” in the Juicy CouturePlayful with daughter Ally Zarin (5) wearing the Alexander McQueen 4133S and Erin Lucas (6), one of the stars of the MTV reality show “The City,” in the Jimmy Choo Blyth…

Outer Boroughs — Sporting styles from Zero G (7) are NBA MVP LeBron James (8) of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Bronx and actor Dean Cain in Brooklyn.

Twilight Zone — Heartthrob and “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson (1) was seen in New York preparing to shoot scenes for the upcoming drama “Remember Me” while wearing Karl Lagerfeld KL603S from Marchon…

Digitized — Jamie Foxx (2) sports the Carrera Champion sunglass from Sàfilo in his new music video for the song “Digital Girl,” which is off the platinum-selling album “Intuition”…

Staying Hot — “Twilight” actress Ashley Greene (3) was spotted wearing two de rigeur accessories for any shopping spree: Jee Vice’s Red Hot shades and an iPhone. The actress is slated to reprise her role as Alice in the “Twilight” movie series’ next installment “New Moon,” which is releasing this fall…

X Marks the Spot — James Marsden (4), known for his role as Cyclops in the X-Men movies, wears Sama Eyewear Aura VSOP in his upcoming film “Straw Dogs”…

Keep Smiling — Dior Beauty was joined by top celebrity makeup artists and their clients at a luncheon to benefit Operation Smile at the Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica. Attendees showing off their Dior shades from Sàfilo are Kate Walsh (5) of “Grey’s Anatomy” in the Madrague style, Angie Harmon (6) of “Law & Order” fame in Dior 60’s and actressAli Landry (7) in the Copacabana style…

Stars of David — Wearing (or carrying) David Yurman fromLegacie are “Entourage” star Jeremy Piven (8) in DY 613, Jonas Brother Kevin Jonas (9) holding style DY 614 and “Twilight” actor Taylor Lautner (10) in DY 613…

Truthful — Katherine Heigl (11) wears Ferragamo FE1189 shades from Luxottica while promoting her new film, “The Ugly Truth”…

To the Nines — Nicole Kidman (12), who can be seen in the upcoming Rob Marshall musical “The Nine,” was seen wearingRobert Marc style 539…

Out of the Darkness — “Dating in the Dark” host, Rossi Morreale (13) in ck Calvin Klein ck3084S USB from Marchon…

The Boys Next Door — The Playboy Mansion was the site of Sean John Eyewear’s 2009 Pre-ESPY party. All-star athletes, celebrities and Playboy bunnies attended the event hosted by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. Guests sporting Sean John are: Detroit Pistons’ Charlie Villanueva (14) in SJ120S, Darrelle Revis (15) of the New York Jets in SJ120S, Louis Amundson (16) of the Phoenix Suns in SJ513S, ESPN sportscaster and former NFL guard Mark Schlereth (17) in SJ132S and “Chuck” star Zach Levi (18) in SJ513S…

Dinner Time — Rapper and recent “Dancing With The Stars” contestant, Kimberly “Lil’ Kim” Jones (19), R&B singer Keri Hilson (20) and music producer Polow Da Don (21) all wearing Carreras at a private dinner in Los Angeles held in Hilson’s honor to celebrate her four BET award nominations. Lil’ Kim wears the Champion frame, Hilson dons the Safari style and Polow Da Don wears Hot…

Heating Up — Sarah Jessica Parker (22) was spotted on the set of the “Sex and the City” sequel wearing Heated shades from Jee Vice. Marcia Cross (23) was also seen in the same style out and about with her daughter in Los Angeles.

—Jackie Micucci

It was a who’s who of the world of sports asMarchon partnered with Nike Eyewear and ESPN giving personal eyewear makeovers to the star athletes and sport celebrities attending the 17th annual Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, better known as the ESPYs.

Showing off their new Nike frames are Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens in Vomero, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart in Skylon Ace, ESPN announcer Stuart Scott in style NK7044 and basketball legend Julius “Dr. J” Irving in Zonda.

On the women’s end of the draw are a bevy of Olympians wearing Nike styles: Olympic gold medal swimmer Dara Torres in Skylon Ace, Olympic gold medal volleyball player Misty May-Treanor in style N4179, figure skater Michelle Kwan in Vomero, gymnast Courtney Kupets in Skylon Ace and gymnast Alicia Sacramone in Precocious.