The McGee Group introduces “Precious Metals,” the newest in the Vera Bradley® Optical Collection

Marietta, GA–(April 2009)Enjoy a world of colorful possibilities with Vera Bradley Purple Punch, Bali Gold, and Bali Blue patterns featured in the latest “Precious Metals” Vera Bradley Optical Collection. This collection offers two frame designs for the young at heart.

VB-3038 is a semi rimless design featuring a flirty cateye eyeshape and a bold tri-color metal process. This frame offers metal temples with handmade acetate temple tips and customized adjustable nose pads. Each temple tip features the Vera Bradley Purple Punch or Bali Gold patterns on the inside temples.

VB-3039 is an elegant full rim stainless steel frame front featuring a modified rectangle eyeshape with handmade acetate temples. This design offers soft metal color finishes accented by delicate end piece décor. VB-3039 features spring hinges, customized nose pads and Vera Bradley Bali Blue or Bali Gold on the inside of both temples.

VB-3038 and VB-3039 wholesale for $62.95 and come with a coordinating Vera Bradley case. Purchase the 2 style, 4 frame “Precious Metals” Collection and receive a Vera Bradley
Taxi Wallet.

Each frame wholesales for $52.95 and comes with a TR Concept case.

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

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, Sally Hansen Eyewear, Kasey Kahne Prescription Eyewear Cross-Licensed with NASCAR, Totally Rimless, XOXO, and Ducks Unlimited Eyewear and Sunwear.

About Vera Bradley:Vera Bradley handbags, travel items, stationery and eyewear have recently been seen 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 2008 Tony Awards, 2008 Daytime Emmys and 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller founded the Fort Wayne based company in 1982. In addition to a distinctive collection of signature handbags, Vera Bradley designs innovative limited edition lines, tableware, and fine rugs.