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By Lucy Hutchings on Monday 8 September 2008

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Marie Claire World News: Sarah Palin

Style conscious voters in the US are racing to get their hands on a pair of Sarah Palin's signature rimless glasses.

Opticians in the States have seen an influx in demand for Palin's specs, which she wore during her convention speech last week.

The $375 frames are by Japanese designer Kazuo Kawasaki, and are made from titanium. They are from a collection entitled the 704 series, and her specific style is the 34 grey.

Retailers are now clamouring to stock the style, as demand has continued to soar.

Palin bought hers from an optician in Chugiak in Alaska, where owner Joy Leedham helped her choose the design. Leedham has since been inundated with orders, and told The Observer this weekend that she has been swamped by emails with the same query, 'Sarah Palin glasses please.'

Monday 8 September 2008

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Mine were on order, Before I had even heard of Mrs Plin
They are so light weight, and easy to wear in the Texas heat.
Comment by Sarah on September 08 15:04

Sarah Palin is a real breath of fresh air - she style is clean, fresh and new . . . something much of our society has somehow strayed from.
Comment by Barbara York on September 08 17:22

I Live in Eagle River Alaska.
I hope than you become our Vice President.
Finally Alaska gets some attention.
And Everyone doesn't think that we all live in Igloos.
YOUR AMAZING!

MY MOMS VOTING FOR YOU!

:)

Comment by Amanda Frenzel on September 08 17:58

Where can I buy these kazuo kawaski 704 glasses on the internet?
Comment by gussy on September 08 18:15

I want glasses like Sara Palin
Comment by Melinda Granger on September 08 20:41

I love to have one too.
Comment by Nicole, Fairfax VA on September 08 20:59

I LOVE the glasses. I wear glasses and am 1 year overdue for an exam and new specs. Is there somewhere in the state of Virginia where these frames can be purchased?
Comment by Linda on September 09 13:27

I love your glasses .I think you beauitful in them. DO you think they may get them in Kingsport,Tennessee? Sarah you are my kind of person faith and all. Thank GOD McCain choice you. YOU have my VOTE. BLESS both of you!
Judy
Comment by Judy Flanagan on September 09 17:37

Are we really doing this? I thought the republicans were bashing Obama for being a celebrity. Now we're voting for McCain because she's fashionable.
Comment by Ixchel on September 12 04:17

Love her glasses. Hate the hate and the hateful politics. As someone who has to wear glasses I like to have a wardrobe of glasses to chose from. These are very cool. But I'm an Obama girl!
Comment by kimmy on October 11 04:01

I love the glasses, I have to wear them for reading so seeing a smart vibrant woman like Sarah Palin wearing these makes me feel better about having to wear glasses. I will definately be getting these.
Comment by Sandy Santiago on October 24 03:29

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