Oct. 23, 2009 (PR Newswire) --
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance eyewear maker, Revo, and specialty retailer, Sunglass Hut, today announced a special in-store event in Boulder, Colorado, featuring Revo brand ambassador and world-renowned adventure photographer, Jimmy Chin.
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From 4:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday, October 25th, the Sunglass Hut location in Boulder's 29th Street Mall will be transformed into a gallery-like setting featuring an exclusive collection of Jimmy's award-winning photographs from recent expeditions around the world.
Over the past decade, Jimmy has worked closely with acclaimed adventurers, climbers and skiers, documenting everything from first ascents of unclimbed towers in Karakoram to ski descents of breathtaking peaks in the Himalayas. He is one of today's most sought after expedition photographers and his work has appeared in such noted publications as National Geographic Adventure, Men's Journal and Outside Magazine. Additionally, Jimmy is a veteran instructor at The Khumbu Climbing School in Nepal where he encourages responsible, eco-conscious climbing practices.
This highly-anticipated event will be open to the public with complimentary beverages and organically-grown hors d'oeuvres served throughout the evening. Jimmy will be in attendance to sign autographs, meet his fans and conduct interviews with media.
During the event, anyone that purchases a pair of Revo sunglasses will receive a complimentary copy of Galen Rowell: A Retrospective. This tribute book is a $40 value and features 175 images that chronicle Rowell's illustrious career as an adventure photographer, which was cut short in 2002 after he perished in a tragic plane crash.
Sunglass Hut will donate a portion of proceeds raised during the event to the Galen Rowell Fund for Tibet -- a non-profit Jimmy Chin is affiliated with that advocates for the preservation of nature through various philanthropic initiatives.
Local media are encouraged to attend and cover this exclusive event, which is the first of its kind in the Boulder area. Sunglass Hut is located at 1805 29th Street, Space #1128, Boulder, CO, 80301.
About Sunglass Hut International
Sunglass Hut International is the largest sunglass specialty retailer in the world with 1,905 locations in preferred shopping and tourist destinations throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Sunglass Hut International, which includes Watch Station and Watch World stores, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX, MTA: LUX). Luxottica Group, based in Milan, Italy, is the world leader in design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses. Additional information is available at www.sunglasshut.com.
About Revo
In 1985, Revo began as a small sunglass brand with a big idea: technology used by NASA was just as suited for sunglasses as it was for telescopes and satellites. The idea proved revolutionary, as Revo created the most advanced polarized sunglasses on Earth. Revo continues its rich tradition of innovation by creating the clearest and most advanced polarized sunglasses made with Revo Polarcast(TM) technology. Revo is also conscious of the world's social and ecological challenges, and strives to act in a responsible and active way. Revo Re-Use(TM) frames are one way of taking responsibility, utilizing materials from 100 percent recycled pre-consumer polymer resins. Targeted toward the active sport and lifestyle consumer, the 100 percent polarized eyewear collection is available at authorized Revo retail locations nationwide. Revo is held by the Luxottica Group (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX), a Milan, Italy-based global leader in premium fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Additional information is available at www.revo.com.
SOURCE Sunglass Hut
