The McGee Group introduces “Daphne”- the latest collection from Vera Bradley optical

Marietta, GA–(February 2010)

Sophisticated Vera Bradley designs highlight this divine new collection; the “Daphne” collection offers classic elegance and unparalleled comfort for women of all ages.

Daphne is a semi-rimless frame that offers a modified rectangle eyeshape and handmade acetate temples. This style features adjustable nosepads and the Vera Bradley logo on the temple tips. Daphne also includes beautiful rhinestone encrusted embellishments on the temples and the latest Vera Bradley designs on the interior of the temples. Daphne features three Vera Bradley designs, Poppy Fields and Totally Turq, and Carnaby.

Daphne comes with a coordinating Vera Bradley case. Purchase the 3 frame Daphne Collection and receive a free Vera Bradley Photo Book in a spring 2010 designs.

For more information about the Vera Bradley Optical Collections, contact The McGee Group at 800-966-2020 or sales@mcgeegroup.com

The McGee Group and Vera Bradley have a common cause – ending breast cancer. The McGee Group is a generous contributor to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. For more information about the Foundation, visit verabradley.org.

The McGee Group markets ophthalmic frames, sunwear, reading glasses and cases to all customer groups throughout North America and many international markets including eye care professionals, distributors, large optical chains, mass merchants, and department stores. Since its inception in 1976, The McGee Group has gained recognition as a forward thinking company by merging innovative technology with fashion, offering high quality products, superior marketing support and value-added customer service.

The McGee Group currently manufactures and distributes Vera Bradley Eyewear and Sunwear, Orvis, XOXO, Totally Rimless and Ducks Unlimited Eyewear and Sunwear.

About Vera Bradley: Vera Bradley handbags, stationery, travel and eyewear are everywhere! Vera Bradley products have popped up on: Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sisters, According to Jim, Samantha Who and in more than 20 feature-length films, as well as in celebrity gift lounges surrounding the 2009 Tony Awards and 2009 Daytime Emmys. With an award-winning float in the 2009 Rose Parade and 28 corporate-owned stores across the nation, the Vera Bradley story is a testimony to the American Dream; friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller founded the company in 1981 with just a $500 investment. Visit verabradley.com for more information.