The merry month of May is a feast of gorgeous sunglasses on Eyestylist. You will discover eyewear designs with avant-garde originality in Reviews, and meet a dynamic British creator – our Designer of the Month. We travel to Vienna to visit an imaginative boutique and a distinguished little museum. Throughout the month, click and stay with Eyestylist for the broadest perspective on innovative eyewear. JG
Trends under the Sun
Trends Under The Sun For Children
Tangy Orange Sorbet Frames from EK
31st May 2012 Emmanuelle’s Khanh’s sunglasses are bursting with joy and cheer – the bright orange colour has enormous child appeal. So does the shape. Small, round forms are a favourite with the young set (and their parents too!) so this design (style 1507) allows kids to feel very cool – and the shape is ideal for little faces. EK frames are handmade in France, and the quality and beauty of the acetate is assured. More stunning EK frames can be seen at www.emmanuellekhanhparis.com JG
Hall of Frames ’12
From Australia to Zurich – Isson Eyewear
30th May 2012 The innovative Hall of Frames 2012 edition takes place in Zurich on October 14th and 15th in the historic venue of Papiersaal. A wonderful showcase for independent eyewear designers, the event welcomes new international exhibitors, including the Australian eyewear company Isson. Featured above: (left) Isson Julian in Green (right) Isson Tyla in Purple Gravel. Jarrod Abbot, National Brand Development Manager for Isson commented: “This year, Isson celebrates its 10th anniversary with the launch of the Isson Optical Collection, plus featuring our statement sunglasses. Known for unique character driven frames with intriguing colours and effects, our participation in events such as Hall of Frames is a perfect way for Isson to connect with like-minded optical boutiques seeking out the unusual for their eyewear aficionados.” More information at www.hallofframes.ch www.isson.com JG
Trends Under The Sun
Sensational Summer Blue by Face à Face
29th May 2012 Face à Face excels in colour – and for summer, this glorious blue is just wonderful! Lolly is crafted in shimmering sea blue acetate, in a bold, dramatic shape, and capped with a touch of cappuccino on the temples. The design is modern and free, yet a strong hint of Retro prevails, and the result is an outstanding frame. I’m ready for the beach in Lolly! www.faceaface-paris.com JG
Trends Under The Sun For Children
Finger in the Nose + Vuarnet = super sunnies!
28th May 2012 Trendy children’s fashion company Finger in the Nose has teamed with Vuarnet, French designers of legendary eyewear, to create a stylish collection of sunglasses. Kids will enjoy wearing this design (above Surfer in ivory acetate) that is a reincarnation of a Vuarnet frame that captured the 1980’s surfing influence. Children will respond to the look of the frames that compliment the contemporary image of Finger in the Nose clothing, and parents will be delighted with the quality of the acetate, and sun protection with unbreakable lenses. www.fingerinthenose.com. www.vuarnet.com JG