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Sunglasses are worn everyday by wide variety of ages and you can see sunglasses on women and men alike. What about motorcycle sunglasses? What are theit purpose?
Riding a bike wearing motorcycle sunglasses and no helmet is definitely the cool Terminator style that has made Arnold Schwarzenegger famous. Definitely dark shades look great on motorcycles, but what about real life usage? Well, the kind of sunglasses matching the Terminator style are practical for casual wear and not for motor riding, no matter how cool they may look. Motorcycle sunglasses have to be compatible with the helmet and protect the biker at high speed traveling. Durability, quality and rigorous protection represent the criteria for the design for quality motorcycle sunglasses. Lens and frame durability is justified by the impact with road debris that often happens at high speed.

Shattering and chipping result from the contact of poor quality motorcycle sunglasses with small pebbles for instance. Moreover, glass is never used for the lenses because of the possibility to break and harm the biker’s eye. Polycarbonate is the best material for motorcycle sunglasses design because of its light weight and resistance to superficial collisions. All the companies that design eyewear for motorcycle use have special testing procedures to check the resistance of motorcycle sunglasses to impact and temperature variations.

Moreover, motorcycle sunglasses include special anti-glare coating that is a form of polarization for the elimination of the contact between eye and reflected light. A special element that receives no attention for other kinds of sunglasses is the vibration of the light waves, which could be a health risk at high speed conditions; in fact, the shock it produces has to be absorbed by the polarized lens layer. The relevance of such features is very high given the fact that it is unacceptable to ride the bike when the road is too bright or you have to squint against the sun. From this point of view motorcycle sunglasses are important for road safety and health protection given the eye damage that the glare may cause.

Last but not least, motorcycle sunglasses need maximum ultraviolet protection for the entire light spectrum. This means that polarization should combine with ultraviolet protection. You don’t really need anti-glare features on overcast days, but the presence of clouds does not exclude the action of the ultraviolets. Consequently, eye protection require the use of motorcycle sunglasses even on low brightness. Macular degenerations, cataract and lots of other eye disorders are less likely to develop if the eyewear is adequate and of good quality.

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Bring on the summer! The new MINI Fresh Up collection features a wide range of materials and accessories to ensure that you have the perfect outfit for the warmth and sun. Devotees of good taste will find all they want from an urban stroll through the city to a refreshing trip into the countryside. This stylish collection offers cool graphics and much more besides. 

Fresh Fashion Highlights. 

Striking prints are seriously cool this summer. Among the highlights for men is the casual Arts & Letters Tee with round neckline and punchy print on the front. The use of colours brings out the message “Life is more interesting with a few twists and turns” to great effect. 

This very clear statement also fronts the Ladies’ Highlight Dress, with crystals giving the print an extra lustre. The sporty sleeveless dress catches the eye with its large stand-up collar and practical hem drawstring. 

The Men’s Stripy Fashion Shirt and Ladies’ Stripy Fashion Blouse are all about delivering that rock star feeling. Both styles are cut to emphasise the contours of the body, and feature grey and white stripes and a classic collar. The distinctive “Tattoo” print on the back lend them the requisite rock’n’roll flavour. 

The Ladies’ Hooded Tee, meanwhile, takes a sexy route with its draped neckline and large hood. The stylised “Girls” silhouette on the front makes the pink T-shirt a real eye-catcher. 

Accessories for the asphalt. 

The Ladies’ Convertible Bandana allows the modern girl on the move to glide through the sunny season without messing up her hair – but with a lot of style. This headscarf can be worn on either side (simple white or powerful pink) to suit your outfit. 

The three new additions to the MINI Eyewear collection will round off your outfit perfectly. The DUBLIN and VIENNA sunglasses, for example, provide an understated retro look. 

And let us not forget your feet. The white unisex sports shoe THE OTHER TIGER, created in cooperation with the Japanese experts at Onitsuka Tiger, makes the ideal companion this summer. 

Along with the Fresh Up Highlights, the MINI Lifestyle Collection also includes a host of other outfits and accessories. The complete collection can be found on the Internet at shop.bmwgroup.com. 

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