The A List

By Betsy Kroll

SEATTLE Kenneth Cole Reaction's minimalist frames ($150) are favored by coffee-loving urbanites with a taste for edgy eyewear

MEXICO CITY Luxury is essential to buyers of Roberto Cavalli's sophisticated Galatea style ($425)

BUENOS AIRES Cosmopolitan Argentineans identify with Giorgio Armani's elegant eyeglasses ($265)

KANSAS CITY Juicy Couture's Society Girl ($120) complements many different face shapes

HOUSTON Bigger is better in Texas, where Tom Ford's large, square frames ($425) are tops

RIO DE JANEIRO Swarovski-crystal details make these Vogue Eyewear frames ($144) a standout

TORONTO At World Eyewear, the red accent on Marc Jacobs' glasses ($250) gets a lot of compliments

NEW YORK CITY Robert Marc's Clear Collection ($385) sold out in just two weeks, prompting a waiting list

MIAMI Beach glamazons adore the classic butterfly shape of these bright Donna Karans ($200)

LONDON Burberry's famous check is depicted on the temples of these frames ($308)

ROME Still a contemporary favorite, these Persol frames ($173) are part of the brand's original collection

DUBAI At Optifashion, Diesel's discreet frames ($110) are a hit with discerning shoppers

CAPE TOWN Local fashion editors clamor for Dior's sleek silver frames ($330)

BERLIN Deceptively plain, these D&G glasses ($311) sport crystal logos on the arms

PARIS Parisians have flipped for the vibrant colors of Miu Miu's frames ($185) with a pave M on the side

TOKYO Fashionable Japanese dressers select Oliver Peoples' retro classic Riley ($185)

SHANGHAI The star logo on the rim of these Montblanc eyeglasses ($610) was inspired by the brand's writing instruments

SYDNEY Loyal Gucci fans, including Australian horse trainer Gai Waterhouse, love the timeless look of these frames ($250)