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30th January 2012 Etnia Barcelona has just released a vibrant, colour-fuelled collection in beautiful, high quality organic resin, extracted from cotton fibres. The caramel texture finish adds to the luminosity of the design, and its avant-garde expression. Available in nine delicious colours – including this lively, bright blue. www.etniabarcelona.com JG
27th January 2012 Clodagh and I saw the Lunettes Kollektion in Munich and really loved the new designs for Spring/Summer. Uta Geyer’s creations encapsulate the spirit of Retro, the sleekness of modernity, and breezy, stylish chic. Model Tabula Rasa (worn above) has a strong shape and is made from a contemporary glossy black acetate. There are designs for both men and women – vintage inspiration beautifully handcrafted by skilled artisans. Further details at www.lunettes-kollektion.com JG
27th January 2012 As a child, Alexandra Saschi Schuster had already found the source of future inspiration in her life – her father and the way he dressed. Père Schuster also wore glasses, which influenced, and eventually lead his daughter to create an eyewear collection, dedicated to her father, with Retro-chic forms and distinctive colourations. Handmade in Austria, the frame above demonstrates the beauty of lovely purple/blue combinations that are a highlight of the spring season. Further information at www.funk-eyewear.com JG
26th January 2012 Waiting for the Sun, the trendy French sunglass label, has created this two-tone bamboo style, in a limited edition of 50 pieces. It’s available on their website in this pure white and natural finish version, and can be viewed alongside the full range of natural teawood and bamboo styles. One other favourite shape is the new “Delta Naturel”. These wood sunglass styles are fitted with Zeiss lenses and are available primarily through fashion retailers, priced at around 130 euros. Check their website for more details. www.waitingforthesun.fr CN
We launch 2012 with designer sunglasses and artistic frames from innovative, international designers. This month we are attending the trade exhibition Opti Munich, and will introduce you to the latest eyewear collections – a great way to start 2012! Our award-winning Designer of the Month expresses his unique perspective, and the Boutique section highlights exceptional shops reflecting current marketing strategies. Click on City Guides for what’s new in exhibitions, restaurants and other cultural activities. With the New Year, Eyestylist celebrates its 1st Anniversary! We want to sincerely thank our readers and valued sponsors for their support, and we look forward to 2012 being a stellar year for eyewear and fashion excitement! JG
25th January 2012 Theo and award-winning designer James Van Vossel have collaborated to create a unique titanium frame that is constructed with just one metal wire. The round titanium wire runs along the top of the glasses and crosses over the bridge of the nose.The ingenious design is very light with a distinctive detail – only one ear tip has a hole – the other doesn’t. In the 19th century, open ear tips on frames were a fashionable accent, and now they are new again! A variety of dashing colours are available, including hot red, (above) fluorescent pink, black, chocolate brown and blues purple. Further details at www.theo.be JG
23rd January 2012 I have come across the Spring/Summer sunglasses collection by Italian brand Marni this weekend, a brand that a few opticians have mentioned to me as having a special fondness for interesting interpretations in their sunwear. For the coming season, the range features big, round glasses in transparent acetate, and some elongated shapes including a modified aviator with a flat top. I am pleased to see interesting, rich colours such as a fresh orange and feminine lilac, some matt classics – the grey is on-trend – and tortoise-inspired pattern; a real favourite is the cool black and pistachio combination which I’ve got my eye on. I love the detail in the catwalk pictures where the colour and shine of the acetate sunglasses work seamlessly in combination with big earrings in concentric, multi-coloured shapes and deco-inspired resin bracelets. Available at Marni, Sloane Street, London, SW1. Go to www.marni.com for online shopping and find their very chic quarterly online magazine at www.marni-anticamera.com/eng. In Paris, Marni sunglasses are available at Les Plus Belles Lunettes du Monde (www.lesplusbelleslunettesdumonde.com). CN
Marni sunglasses, S/S 12
S/S catwalk collection 2012
20th January 2012 One of the trends we spotted in Munich last weekend was the beautiful array of purple tones in glamorous eyewear. Colours range from candy pastels, to rich and royal hues with deep intensity, including the matt titanium design (above) from Götti Switzerland. www.gotti.ch
Escort by PM Frost Germany
The pastel colours coincide with fashion preferences for spring, while deeper purple tones are a lovely alternative neutral, also working well with other colours, particularly black and grey. Here are a few of our favourites from European designers.
Robert La Roche
For more details about Frost go to www.pm-frost.de Further information on Robert La Roche at www.robert-laroche.com JG
17th January 2012 Francis Klein has launched an astounding custom collection of elegantly crafted wood frames that we just love! Beautiful interpretations are sculpted into unique designs with flair and flow.The Paris based company has once again captured a new mood in fine eyewear. Their delightful boutique is located at 30, rue Bonaparte 75005 in Paris. www.francisklein.com JG
Francis Klein new edition in wood
16th January 2012 This weekend’s show Opti-Munich 2012 launched the new eyewear year with an international line up of extremely desirable designer frames that captivated Clodagh and I. We discovered some new companies, and found great styles from our favourite designers. Pretty pastels are a welcome trend, along with shimmering acetates in gorgeous translucent tones. Vintage is fabulous and forever – Austrian designer Lena Hoschek (above – style SO11) loves vintage for eyewear, as well as her fashion collection, which graces the catwalks in Berlin this week. Watch this space for more fab frames launched in Munich that will soon be in boutiques. For more information on Lena Hoschek, visit www.robert-laroche.com JG
