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Family Comes FirstFamily is what fi rst comes to

mind in a world of uncertain

security, proven once again in

Paris. At such times we huddle

for protection, and to provide

the safety net defi ned by family.

During this holiday period we are

reminded of the importance of

friends and family.

While REM is a global company, it is also a family

business, which our family has owned since 1971. The

connections we are privileged to enjoy around the

world are our extended family. So, it is with particular

concern we reach out to our French brethren to let

them know of our concerns and of our support.

I remember attending the Silmo exposition in Paris just

one month after the attack on our homeland on 9/11.

The brotherhood shown was clear, remarkable and

heartwarming. Everyone was an American, just as we

have all been French in recent weeks. It hit me how

interconnected we all are to one another. Whether

“red, white, and blue,” or “bleu, blanc, et rouge,” we

are one.

A Letter From Our CEO

“During this holiday period we are reminded of the importance of friends and family.”

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The New remeyewear.com

Donna Gindy, Kevin Hundert, Mike Hundert, and Gerry Hundert

REMEyewear.com has gotten a

makeover! This year we worked diligently

to improve the functionality of our

website and make it more on par with

the evolution of the eyewear industry.

Now live today, the new website is more

visually appealing, easier to navigate

and best of all, offers customers and

consumers a retailer locator to easily fi nd

REM brands in-store. Check out the new

website today!

to improve the functionality of our

website and make it more on par with

the evolution of the eyewear industry.

visually appealing, easier to navigate

website today!

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REM CaresCoastal Clean-up Day On September 19th, REM employees and friends/families of, gathered at the Santa Monica pier to participate in the 30th anniversary of International Coastal Cleanup. Started by Ocean Conservancy, the International Coastal Cleanup is a part of the organization’s larger goal of bringing people together to find solutions for our planet through education and empowerment to defend not only the ocean and its wildlife, but also the millions who earn their living from the ocean. An invaluable opportunity for team building, the event also allowed everyone to participate in preserving the environment.

World Sight Foundation Bake Sale REM employees held a Halloween-themed bake sale on October 30th in which employees brought baked goods to sell in the office. The event raised $327 for the World Sight Foundation – the largest annual global fundraising campaign led by the Optometry Giving Sight to address avoidable blindness caused by uncorrected refractive error. REM is a long-time supporter of the World Sight Day Challenge, contributing to the impactful cause for more than five years.

In October, REM Eyewear helped its founder, Gerry Hundert, celebrate his milestone birthday of 90! Gerry, who purchased REM Eyewear in 1971, is a driving force behind the company’s family culture, customer-focus and success. Still an active member of REM, Gerry can be seen in the office every day!

To celebrate, REM held a catered birthday lunch at REM’s headquarters in Sun Valley, CA and, Gerry also hosted a birthday dinner/party at Spago in Beverly Hills, CA with 150+ of his closest friends and family.

REM Founder, Gerry Hundert turns 90!

Family Comes First

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A Letter From Our CEO

Travel Abroad – Jonathan Adler’s Notting Hill, London store

Is a trip to London on your travel in the near future? If it is, you won’t want to miss visiting the recently opened Jonathan Adler store in the trendy Notting Hill, West London neighborhood. Creating a real buzz for locals and tourists, the Portobello Road store has the same fabulous style and fl air for fun, colorful designs we’ve all come to love. Dubbed by fans as a ‘Jonathan Adler museum,’ the 3,000 square-foot high traffi c boutique feels luxurious but lighthearted in its approach and lends way to the brand’s rapid growth and increasing recognition.

It is all a reminder of the importance

of living our values. As a family

business, we remain focused on

fi nding solutions to challenges

that lead people to have superior

experiences. Family businesses

tend to nurture and show empathy,

face realities and constantly seek to

help people share in the quest for

happiness.

At Vision Expo West, I was struck by

the many customers who stopped

by just to talk and catch up on family

events (some even bought frames).

It was my father’s 90th birthday and

many wanted to share their Gerry

Hundert stories. Our extended

customer-family, composed of many

people we have known for decades,

is a source of our strength and the

foundation of our happiness.

Given recent events, this holiday

season makes it a particularly

appropriate time for refl ection,

embracing the people around us a

little bit tighter and for giving thanks

for all that we have. So, to all of you,

thank you for your support over all

these years. We wish you and your

families good health, security, and

abundant success in your pursuit of

happiness.

Warmly,

Mike Hundert, Donna Gindy, Gerry

Hundert and Kevin Hundert

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New Product Launches...

(L) Jonathan Adler JA 309 (R) Jonathan Adler JA 307

(L) SPINE SP5004 (R) SPINE SP5002

(L) John Varvatos V152 (R) John Varvatos V366

Welcome to Nico’s Corner! I’m Nicolas Roseillier, Creative Director at REM Eyewear and in each quarterly issue of Dimensions I’ll be sharing insight on the latest design trends your customers are seeking.

As we move into the New Year, producing lighter frames has become an increasing priority for REM and other eyewear manufacturers. Consumers not only love lighter frames because of the easy fit and comfortability, but lighter frames are also more visually appealing and tend to add more flair and character. Although there are many ways to minimize the weight and bulk of a traditional frame, one way REM is taking on this trend is by adopting more beveling, which you’ll see in a few of our 2016 Tumi and Jonathan Adler releases.

Beveling on the frame front allows light to reflect in specified points, making it appear to have more dimension and a seemingly lighter profile. So the next time your customer requests a lighter frame you can show them options that are beveled, which will give them a subtle appearance of a lightweight frame they’ll love.

Nico’s CornerDesign Trend To Watch:“More Beveling”

Jonathan Adler JA309

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Lucky Brand D403

that have made great strides in raising awareness of the accessories industry. The purpose of the awards gala is to celebrate those who have had a positive impact on accessory consumption during the prior year. Past recipients of the “Designer of the Year” award include Phillip Lim, Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, Tomas Maier for Bottega Veneta and Marc Jacobs.

Our partner, John Varvatos, was recently presented with an ACE (Accessories Council Excellence) Award for “Designer of the Year” given by the Accessories Council. The award is particularly unique as it marks the first time a men’s wear brand has received the award. Since eyewear is included under accessories, this is an amazing honor to REM.

The Accessories Council Excellence Awards were created in 1997 to pay homage to those individuals and groups

John Varvatos Presented With ACE Award:“Designer of the Year”

Artin Davoodian Upon joining REM in November 2007, Artin Davoodian worked in the Quality Care department, most recently as a Solutions and Returns Supervisor. After eight years of hard work and commitment in this role, Artin is moving on to the Finance Department, serving as an Accounts Payable Specialist and the primary contact for all of REM’s accounts payable activities. Currently enrolled at California State University, Northridge, Artin is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting.

Harutyun Nazaryan A dedicated REM employee since January 2014, Harutyun is moving from an Accounting/HR Assistant to a full-time Junior Accountant. Harutyun will be responsible for a variety of reports generated by the department and shared with the owners. Also pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, Harutyun is enrolled at Woodbury University.

PromotionsREM Employees On The Move

“For starters, our sales rep Kim Brown is great to work with. The whole Dakota Eye Institute staff loves when she comes into the offi ce – she’s so fun! And, our patients loved working with her for a recent trunk show we held. Also, when we did our trunk show, we had a great experience working with REM as far as getting signage and other marketing materials for the event. They went above and beyond for us and we can’t say thank you enough.” – Lawrelle Johnson, Optical Manager at Dakota Eye Institute

What You’re Saying About Us

Top Ten by Collection:Converse All Star: Q039, Q052, Q046, Q051, Q043, Q024, Q040, Q032, Q004, Q019Converse All Star Kids: K020, K017, K022, K018, K012, K009, K004, K023, K025, K021All Star Sun: B011, B012, B002, B006, All Access, B015, B013, B014, B005, B004Jack Purcell: P006, P010, P014, P003, P008, P011, P012, P005, P015, P013Jack Purcell Sun: Y008, Y003, Y007, Y009, Y002, Y005Converse Kids: K020, K017, K022, K018, K012, K004, K025, K023, K019, K009Converse Cons: R009, Shot Clock, R006, R001, The Post, R002, R010, R005, R004, On DeckJones New York: J476, J480, J730, J756, J457, J473, J732, J477, J759, J754Jones New York Petite: J211, J138, J225, J142, J134, J226, J127, J141, J128, J214Jones New York Men’s: J516, J522, J523, J334, J344, J343, J352, J320, J517, J519John Varvatos: V348, V361, V364, V152, V145, V153, V336, V366, V147, V151John Varvatos Sun: V510, V799, V774, V602, V600, V601, V779, V790, V603, V798Jonathon Adler Optical: JA303, JA307, JA301, JA102, JA304, JA309, JA302, JA305, JA300, JA100

Jonathon Adler Sun: Palm Beach , Mustique, Positano, Monte Carlo, Santorini, Ipanema, Acapulco, Waikiki, Capri, HavanaTumi Optical: T112, T313, T314, T113, T105, T114, T319, T100, T315, T318Tumi Sun: Bassatano, Wakano, Tatara, Helix, Talmadge, Barrow, Bowen, DawsonLucky Brand Spectacles: D102, Seascape, D301, D201, D101, D203, Emery, D200, D104, D202Lucky Brand Kids: D700, D800, D701, D702, Wonder , D801, D703, Wiggle, D802, SmartyLipstick: Seduce, Manicure, Go Green, Priceless, Sprinkles, Flatter, Spotlight, Hypnotize, Tempt, Dress UpSpine: SP5001, SP2009, SP5002, SP2004, SP6001, SP2002, SP2007, SP2003, SP2006, SP5005Spine Sun: SSP3003, SP4002, SP4001, SP3004Surface: S311, S114, S314, S115, S313, S113, S300, S108, S312, S309Indie: Oliver, Moscow, Frank, Martin, William, Madison, Theresa, Jessica, Shanghai, CatherineVisualites: VIS1, VIS5, VIS7, VIS2

Discontinued Frames:

Converse: B010, The Close Talker, Energy, Experiment, Garage, Good Find, H003, H005, H007,

H009, JUMP, Lead Guitar, Onward, Scenic Lookout, State Line, Stitch, Unmarked, Wavelength,

Which Way

Indie: Newman

John Varvatos: V103, V344, V346, V350, V500, V501, V502, V503, V504 , V505, V506, V507,

V756, V759, V768, V769, V784, V802

Jones New York: J309, J513, J458, J461, J462, J463, J467, J468, J469, J725

Indie: Lipstick

Tumi: Dumbarton, T305

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