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Eye Q 25
Actress and film-maker Nadean Rawlins Franz Garcia
Style
July 28, 2024

Eye Q 25

No better way to celebrate a silver anniversary than spotlighting loyal customers and team members who understand that eyewear is the ultimate accessory. Indeed, a well-fitting pair of glasses elevates and transforms a look. Eye Q Optical guarantees extensive variety in cutting-edge eye fashion.

 

Nadean Rawlins

Actress and film-maker Nadean Rawlins

Big hair, bigger laugh.

Nadean Rawlins doesn’t just produce, she mobilises people around a dream. Her favourite moment on any production is the first day on set, when the energy is high, and everyone is revved up to create.

With Eye Q specs, she exudes a radical, no-nonsense, go-getter attitude.

 

College student Sarah ColeFranz Garcia

Sarah Cole

College student Sarah Cole says, “myopia was a blessing and a curse” because at least she gets to wear fancy frames!

This second-year college student is a computer science wiz. Favourite memory in her specs: Participating in the Google Tech Exchange.

The more… she shares a birthday with Eye Q!

Best in class as the Winner of the Face of Eye Q competition.

 

Artist and photographer Kianne HutchinsonFranz Garcia

 

Kianne Hutchinson

Artist and photographer Kianne Hutchinson’s journey through Eye Q began when her mother gifted her the first of many fabulous frames.

Now an accomplished visual artist, she has been commissioned by the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC, to design a mural. Through the mind’s eye she transforms thoughts into art.

 

McKay Security Vice-President of Marketing and Client Services Jacqueline DomenicoFranz Garcia

 

Jacqueline Domenico

McKay Security Vice-President of Marketing and Client Services Jacqueline Domenico is a glamorous fixture on the Kingston culture scene, and is fiercely loyal to friends and family. Her personal credo: Live your best life, as we never know how much time we have left.

After a decade-long relationship with Eye Q, she now owns so many pairs she can open her own outlet.

 

Speaker of the House Juliet HolnessFranz Garcia

Juliet Holness

Eye Q frames are for those who have impact. Enter: Juliet Holness. A formidable woman wearing many significant hats: Speaker of the House, Member of Parliament, real estate development mogul, mother of two, and wife of the Prime Minister.

Her motto: Service begins as soon as you wake.

She has worn her Eye Q frames for over seven years.

 

Avid reader and educator Nevada PoweFranz Garcia

Nevada Powe

Avid reader and educator Nevada Powe.

Armed with a global black book of cosmopolitan friends and insider travel experiences he wears white fashion frames once owned by late stylish bestie Chef Colin Hylton.

In memoriam, he sees the world through Hylton’s eyes. Honouring friendships with Eye Q frames.

SoHo Boutique Principal Michele CoultonFranz Garcia

Michele Coulton

SoHo Boutique Principal Michele Coulton has been styling the global fabulocracy for over 30 years. She hates mediocrity. It’s dreary. It’s ordinary. Why live ordinary when you can luxuriate in glamour?

Coulton loves the unique look and shopping experience of Eye Q… They make eyeglasses fashionable and fun.

Student Samara LawsFranz Garcia

Samara Laws

Student Samara Laws

In between studies Samara Laws designs colourful crochet outfits and expresses her inner Frida Kahlo on canvas.

Samara rocks Eye Q’s MiYOSMART lenses, designed to slow down the progression of myopia.

NB Please do not disturb her when she’s indulging in Sunday morning pancakes and syrup!

 

Chef Brian LumleyFranz Garcia

 

Chef Brian Lumley

Chef Brian Lumley has looks and skills! He’s known for his innovative and exciting Caribbean cuisine like oxtail ravioli and curry goat gnocchi.

His food philosophy: You should be mesmerised when you eat.

A proud graduate of Jamaica College, Lumley was so overwhelmed by vision clarity when he put on his first pair of EYE Q glasses that he tripped and fell for Eye Q forever!

 

Pole dancer and tax attorney Noëlle-Nicole WalkerFranz Garcia

 

Noëlle-Nicole Walker

Pole dancer and tax attorney Noëlle-Nicole Walker wears her Eye Q glasses 24/7. Yes! Even when pole dancing.

Her favourite memory in her glasses: Going to the Malaysian Tax Academy to learn about acquiring digital assets. Her first pair of Eye Q glasses were gifted by her mother. Then she inducted her husband and son. Multi-generational EYE Q family.

 

Art of Surgery CEO Dr Reaud GafoorFranz Garcia

Dr Reaud Gafoor Eye Q

Art of Surgery CEO Dr Reaud Gafoor- a urologist and surgeon who lives for the challenge.

Inspired to provide world-class health care stemming from a global education. Born in Guyana. Grew up in Barbados. Studied in Jamaica and Canada.

Completed kidney transplant training in Australia.

It’s been 25 years and counting with Eye Q. A doctor needs specs so seamless he doesn’t know they are there.

 

Eye Q Resident Caretaker Samuel HarrisonFranz Garcia

 

Samuel Harrison, Eye Q Resident Caretaker

Harrison’s story begins in south Manchester. Brimming with abundant natural wisdom and skills, he is the resident caretaker at Eye Q headquarters. Always the first to rise, usually at 4:30 am, he ensures all is in order before the day begins.

As a side hustle he builds fibreglass boats.

In Sammy’s life journey, when there is a problem, you juss haffi ease off, keep thinking and return afresh. The right answer will always be revealed. Favourite musical vibe: Redemption Song.

Vision for 2024: Health and strength. Emancipate yourself with Eye Q.

Credits:

Conceptualisers: Dr Aron Wohl and Dr Camara Brown

Execution Team: Joelle Simone Powe

Director and Photographer: Franz Garcia

Graphic Artist: Rebecca Meek

Photography Assistant: Selah MckHail

Make-up Artists: Tami-Monique Samuels, Nicole Quallo

Supporting Crew: Caleb Wohl, Alex Moore, Kylan Powe, Jamin Levy and O’Neil Perrin

Copy Editor: Carol Lawes

EYE Q Locations:

Shop 22-24 The Courtleigh Corporate Centre

8 St Lucia Avenue, New Kingston

Shop 10 Lower Manor Park Plaza, Kingston 8

Unit #4 Knutsford Express Business Centre, Drax Hall, St Ann

 

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