Can
Ray-Ban’s manufacturer make Google Glass hip?
Google
Glass has been mercilessly mocked as clunky and nerdy, despite attempts to associate the pricey device with
fashion shows and
trendy magazine pieces. A new
alliance with Luxottica aims to inject some glamor into the eyeware line. Luxottica is k**wn for its Ray-Ban and Oakley lines of glasses, but also produces Versace, Miu Miu, Chanel and Vogue products. The current $1,500 price of
Google Glass places it automatically in the luxury category - but it's **t clear whether the target group of wealthy geeks necessarily has much overlap with the Alain Mikli crowd.
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