January 2013

Happy New Year…

to all our sponsors and readers – we wish you health and joy in this New Year. We launch 2013 celebrating the start of our 3rd year with Eyestylist, and some exciting changes. We have initiated a new format for our Reviews, where we will select themed trends. For January, the accent is on Super Brights – with frames in the most amazing fluo colours – click on REVIEWS to find out more! In Boutiques, we spotlight a lovely Concept Store in Switzerland, and in City Guides, throughout the month, you’ll find news on books, fashion, exhibitions and more on the cultural scene.  For what’s happening in eyewear and fashion, click and stay with Eyestylist!

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Eyewear re-imagined

30th January 2013 ‘opti’ – the German trade show, where I have been this weekend, searching out new trends  – has highlighted again that the independent eyewear designers are setting the bar very high when it comes to quality, comfort and achievements in design and fashion styling. There is an extraordinary attention to minutiae – for comfort and aesthetics – and respect for time-honoured techniques in many of the leading creative collections. Here is a first taste of what is coming…our observations on the individual trends and directions will follow in the weeks ahead.

Above, Pierre Eyewear’s collection for 2013 combines French old-school glamour re-imagined in exciting colours and inventive shapes. Catch a glimpse, if you can, of Pierre’s new campaign images which are a discovery in themselves.  www.pierre-eyewear.com

Feb 31st
FEB31st with RIVA1920

Italian wood label FEB31st launched a collaborative project with Riva 1920 this weekend in Munich. The frames in the edition are made from ancient kauri wood from New Zealand which has been preserved underground for 48000 years. Stefano Cipriani explained to me that the company has developed their own techniques to be able to create the frames in this exceptional natural material which has a unique texture, colour and smell. www.feb31st.it

L.G.R. Sunglasses
L.G.R. Sunglasses

Luca Gnecci Ruscone, Founder of L.G.R. showed us their elegant optical collection at the Munich show, and their growing sunglasses collection which featured this handsome patterned piece. He also gave me a sneak peak of a wonderful new L.G.R. Limited Edition – more on that coming up.  www.lgr-sunglasses.com 

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Photography above by Eyestylist.com.

For details on opti, the Munich trade show, visit www.opti-munich.com  CN

 

Mini Eyewear Style

Young Set Chic by OG Mini-Icons

28th January 2013 Fashion excitement in eyewear is not for adults only! OG Mini-Icons are fun, colourful, and have all the attributes that parents look for – safety, durability, and protection. The frames are mini replicas of fabulous OG vintage designs. We are particularly fond of the styles featured here – Carl (above left) and Sophia (right) – innovative shapes that children will love.

Mini style setter in Ruby
Mini style setter in Bude

 

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The adorable little fashionista (above) wears Bude – vintage charm in luminous acetate. Other vibrant colours are available too – plus the craftsmanship and styling of OG Mini-Icons are a wonderful way to introduce youngsters to quality and beauty in eyewear. www.olivergoldsmith.com JG

Round Renaissance

Iconic Eyewear Shape With Contemporary Touches

25th January 2013 From Benjamin Franklin to Mahatma Ghandi, John Lennon to Jackie O, the round shape has been the preference of intellectuals and style setters. Now round has returned – in some magnificent variations that combine the charm of the original shape, with new colours and curves. Lunettes Kollektion in Berlin has a gorgeous example in La Passante – a gracious round shape in delicious pastels, such as the robin egg blue model (above) www.lunettes-kollektion.com

 

Eyewear elegance by Lucas de Staël
Eyewear elegance by Lucas de Staël

Paris designer Lucas de Staël launched his own collection last year – LDS – and the elegant goatskin design above (style 15 Grisbleu) combines classic and contemporary elements in a round shape. www.lucasdestael.com

Classic tortoise by Blue Magic Eye
Classic tortoise by Blue Magic Eye

A distinctive round design is highlighted in tortoise acetate (above Bassa) one of several interesting variations on round shapes in wonderful colours by Blue Magic Eye. Definitely classic chic! www.bluemagiceye.com JG

E&E glasses: Swedish collaborative edition

23rd January 2013 A hot new sunglasses project from E&E glasses in Swedish Lapland has caught our attention today. This is a collaboration with Swedish band, Sahara Hotnights to celebrate the music scene in Sweden. “The sunglasses in this edition are inspired by strong women like Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe,” explained CEO Emilia Lindmark. “It’s got the feel of the American West Coast meeting the Swedish Midnight Sun.” Voluptuous and striking in a classical 50s colour palette this range will be released in March. We will keep you updated!

E&E glasses
E&E glasses with Sahara Hotnights

For more on E&E glasses, visit the website at www.eoe-glasses.com/en/   CN