The McGee Group introduces the Vera Bradley Fall 2009 Readers Collection

Marietta, GA–(November 2009) Carnaby, Bali Blue, and Pirouette designs adorn the latest of Vera Bradley Eyewear with the 2009 Readers Collection. These stylish new readers with sophisticated frame designs are fresh and fashion forward.

VB-4007R is a full-rim handmade acetate frame with a modified rectangle eye shape. A Vera Bradley inspired metal design decorates the temples. This frame offers spring hinges, features the Vera Bradley logo laser-
engraved on the temples, and is available in Carnaby, Pirouette, and Symphony in Hue Vera Bradley designs.

VB-4008R is an elegant full rim handmade acetate frame. This design offers a modified oval eyeshape, spring hinges, and a laser engraved Vera Bradley logo on the temples. Carnaby, Bali Blue, and Pirouette Vera Bradley designs are featured on both the inside and outside of the temples.

VB-4007R and VB-4008R are available in a variety of powers, and come with a coordinating Vera Bradley case.

For more information about the Vera Bradley® Readers Collection, contact The McGee Group at 800-966-2020 or sales@mcgeegroup.com

The McGee Group and Vera Bradley have a common cause – ending breast cancer. The McGee Group is a generous contributor to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. For more information about the Foundation, visit verabradley.org.

The McGee Group markets ophthalmic frames, sunwear, reading glasses and cases to all customer groups throughout North America and many international markets including eye care professionals, distributors, large optical chains, mass merchants, and department stores. Since its inception in 1976, The McGee Group has gained recognition as a forward thinking company by merging innovative technology with fashion, offering high quality products, superior marketing support and value-added customer service.

The McGee Group currently manufactures and distributes Vera Bradley Eyewear and Sunwear, Totally Rimless, Sally Hansen Eyewear, Kasey Kahne Prescription Eyewear Cross-Licensed with NASCAR, XOXO, and Ducks Unlimited Eyewear and Sunwear.

About Vera Bradley: Vera Bradley handbags, stationery, travel and eyewear are everywhere! Vera Bradley products have popped up on: Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sisters, According to Jim, Samantha Who and in more than 20 feature-length films, as well as in celebrity gift lounges surrounding the 2009 Tony Awards and 2009 Daytime Emmys. With an award-winning float in the 2009 Rose Parade and 28 corporate-owned stores across the nation, the Vera Bradley story is a testimony to the American Dream; friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller founded the company in 1981 with just a $500 investment. Visit verabradley.com for more information.