Country music superstar Travis Tritt was at the 134th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs last week wearing the ultra-light Maui Jim “Ka’anapali” (R501-23) sunglass. Travis’ released his newest album, The Storm in August, 2007. The first single from the disc was “You Never Take Me Dancing”, was actually written by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Richard Marx, and originally released on Marx’s 1997 album titled Flesh and Bone.

Actor and comedian Bob Einstein was at the LG Skins Game Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament at the Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indio, California last week wearing the Maui Jim Ho’opika sunglass. This sport sunglass is one of the most popular in the Maui Jim due to their great shape, light weight and low cost. The Ho’okipa sunglass features rubber nose pads and Rubberon temples for extra grip.

Bob is best known for his character Super Dave Osborne  who is an inept, greedy and self-absorbed stuntman who is frequently injured when his stunts go wrong.  The character Super Dave Osbornemade his first appearance on the tv series, The John Byner Comedy Hour in 1972.  Super Dave was a regular on the 1980 TV series Bizarre and was a frequent guest on Late Night With David Letterman. In 1987 he got his own variety show named Super Dave, followed in 1992 by the animated series Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire that aired on FOX. Einstein starred in a movie released in 2000, The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave. His most notable appearance recently was in Ocean’s Thirteen.

Actor and comedian Cheech Marin was at the LG Skins Game Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament at the Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indio, California last week wearing the Maui JimMoku sunglass. This sport sunglass features a Grilamid frame that is very lightweight and has hingeless temples that are great for all kinds of sports.  This sunglass also features Maui Jim latest lens,  Maui Evolution™ lenses with PolarizedPlus®2 technology.

A few interesting things about Cheech is that his father (Oscar Marin) was a policeman.  Cheech fled from the U.S. draft during the height of the Vietnam War in 1968 settling in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he met future comedic partner Tommy Chong.  He is also one of the foremost collectors of Chicano art in the United States, and his private collection is claimed to be the world’s largest. Two national touring exhibitions have featured works from his collection. Cheech is also an avid golfer, although he initially disliked the sport until he co-starred in the movie Tin Cup.

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby was  inducted into Pi Eta Kappa Honor Society at Medgar Evers College earlier this month wearing the classic Maui Jim Kapaua sunglass.  Mr. Cosby is commonly seen in these sunglasses which are his favorite. This frame features a strong, flexible beta-titanium alloy that is combined with impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses.  This super-light sunglass is one of the lightest at a mere eleven grams in total weight.

Haven’t finished up your Father’s Day presents?  Here are some great ideas as sunglasses are always one of the best gifts!

Oakley is men’s dominated brand that has been the undisputed leader of the sports world for eye-wear and sunglasses. One of Oakley’s newest released, and probaly the most popular today, is the “Flak Jacket”.  This model was the first to include a permanent Hydrophobic™ lens coating to repel water, skin oils and debris, so your vision stays crystal clear.

Another very popular new Oakley sunglass is the “Square Wire”. A tough rugged wire sunglass that also includes models with Oakley’s latest Fishing specific lens.

Tag Heuer manufactures a wide variety of men’s sunglasses, differing by frame and lens type, as well as by fit. Tag Heuer lives up to its superior quality and reputation in its sunglasses. The glasses are made with highest grade quality materials possible. Physics sunglasses, for example, are made with what Tag Heuer calls a unique and lightweight alloy. This alloy is composed of Titanium, Magnesium and Aluminum, and is as such half as heavy as pure Titanium. Also, the nose and earpads are made of a non-allergenic rubber material, they are arguably the most comfortable sunglasses ever worn.

Prada consistently is one of our best selling men’s fashion brands. Great styles and unique designs have kept Prada ahead of the competition.

The hottest aviator sunglass today arguably is the Mosley Tribes “Pilot” sunglass.  Mosley Tribes is a division of Oliver Peoples and has a great focus on aviator styles.  Their sunglasses have some of the finest lens available and include hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings to repel water and oils making the lens easier to clean.  Sunglass Superstore is proud to be one of the very select dealers of this brand.

Maui Jim sunglasses are known for their amazingly clear lens that are always polarized.  If you want a great pair of sunglasses with the highest degree of lens technology, Maui Jim  sunglasses are a neccessity.  One of our most popular models is the “Pali” which features Maui Jim’s patened PolarizedPlus polycarbonate lenses for impact-resistance and glare protection and lightweight and durable Flexon frames for comfort and flexibility. This ultimate combination will protect your eyes from the harsh glare of the Las Vegas summers.   Sunglass Superstore has the most complete and largest selection of Maui Jim sunglasses in Las Vegas with well over 100 styles and colors to choose.

Well I hope that I have you some great ideas for Father’s Day!  Rest assured, every father loves sunglasses and a great pair of shades makes the perfect Father’s Day present.

Another common request is I get is….”what is your best super light weight sunglass?”

There are many light weight sunglasses made today, but clearly Maui Jim’s Titanium Sport series sunglasses have ruled this category in past.  Maui Jim upped the ante again this spring with the release of their “Titanium Elite” series that boasts even better optics and lighter weight! The main difference between the original Titanium series and the “Titanium Elite” series is the inclusion of a temple hinge for convenience and most importantly Maui Jim’s new proprietary Maui Evolution lens!

This extremely lightweight frame is made from a remarkable durable titanium alloy and contains titanium, aluminum and vanadium for maximum strength and flexibility.  Even though it weighs almost nothing, it is quite durable. Of all the “Titanium Elite” series frames, my personal favorite is the Paradise.  However, Maui Jim also has the Bikini (probably the smallest sunglass they have ever made) as well as the Roundabout and Windward.

With all the benefits of the light weight frame and titanium strength, the best feature of the “Titanium Elite” series is Maui Jim ’s new proprietary Maui Evolution lens.  This new lens material is a fusion of the best properties of Maui Jim ’s superThin glass and Polycarbonate lenses, offering superior optics, scratch resistance and impact resistance in a lightweight package. Maui Evolution enhances color with the patented “PolarizedPlus2” technology that eliminates glare and boosts colors with a patented multi-layer design. The lenses feature 3 rare earth elements, which maximize transmission of the colors your eyes see naturally – so you see color like you’ve never seen it before.