February 2013

Eyestylist salutes men’s eyewear

26th February 2013

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Men’s Eyewear – The Designer Approach

26th February 2013

Tom Stevens Eyewear The Netherlands

26th February 2013 Tom Stevens reflects on “Men’s Eyewear – The Designer Approach”

Do you have a ‘role model’ when you design? “Sometimes I use my dad’s face to work on a design. Of course, you always think about measurements, and fitting that is typical for male faces. I usually start drawing from an image/shape in my mind. Sometimes I fine tune a design on my father’s face.”

What is your perspective on colour, shape and material? “Taste is something different for everybody. I think a frame should complement/complete the face. I do prefer somewhat rounder shapes for men, instead of the very sharp-edged, angular frames. Regarding colours, I think a male frame should make a statement. If the design is good, many colours could fit. i prefer using only one colour on a design. If you use more, for example, two-tone, it is very important that the colours complement each other very well, otherwise it could totally destroy a good design. I love titanium designs for men in basic colours, but also fashion colours, like our neon orange model Lee.” (Below – inspired by Dutch singer Lee Towers, from the 1980’s, who is also well known for his frames).

Nowadays, are men more experimental with eyewear? “Yes, I can see that more and more men like to wear a statement frame. Now it is more common to wear fashionable designs instead of very basic frames. Men are not afraid to wear a frame that stands out somewhat, and men like to distinguish themselves. I like this tendency – it’s fun!” www.stevenseyewear.com JG

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Standout shades at Thomas Tait

25th February 2013

London Fashion Week

25th February 2013 Sunglasses have become a very popular sight on the international fashion stages, and the more avantgarde and eye-catching the better. In London, one show that caught our imagination and included some exciting shades to accessorise the collections, was Canadian designer Thomas Tait’s autumn/winter presentation, which took place at the very cool Carlton House Terrace Garages in St James’s (www.stjameslondon.co.uk).

Featuring slick masculine tailored coats and daring blocks of colour, the shades were part of the story, and came in larger than life, distinctive asymmetrical shapes. Tait collaborates with Cutler & Gross for his sunglass projects and it’s not the first time he has woven a special sunglass collection into his overall catwalk look – some of you will remember the ‘Sadzies’ launched on the catwalk in September 2011. CN www.cutlerandgross.com www.thomastait.com Images by kind permission of Sisteris.

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Sun Style Statements

22nd February 2013

Lafont and John Dalia Preview Summer

22nd February 2013 As the days lengthen, and the temperatures begin to rise, thoughts turn to summer. Lafont has a beautiful new range of sunglasses for men, including this extremely smart acetate model – Luigi. The textured gradation in the acetate is subtle, yet distinct – a hallmark of Lafont’s design excellence, highlighted with elegance. Available in Lafont’s Paris boutiques – more information at www.lafont.com

Dalia HumphryIMG2595 — Humphrey by John Dalia

Also based in Paris is John Dalia – a newcomer on the eyewear scene – and a designer to note. His sunglass creations are named after film personalities. Humphrey (as in Bogart – above) is a sleek frame for men in acetate and metal, finely crafted with luxurious details. www.johndalia.com JG

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Men’s Eyewear – The Designer Approach

20th February 2013

Rolf Spectacles Austria

20th February 2013 Today, Eyestylist talks with Rolf Spectacles about “Men’s Eyewear – The Designer Approach”. Above, The Rolf Team working on their designs.

Do you have a particular male role model in mind when you design men’s eyewear?

“Sometimes, the inspiration source is already defined, if it will be a male shape or not. It depends on the theme. But in the end, it’s all due to the various types of faces and characteristics; so difficult to say that a shape is specialized for men. That’s why most styles are unisex. Nowadays, society is more open minded and the ‘classic’ male or female frame does not exist any more.”

What is your philosophy on colour, material, and eyewear shapes?

“One-of-a-kind handcrafted in Tyrol, unusual, different and sustainable designs with a story behind them. This is supplemented with technical features and becomes a man’s daily toy/accessory/companion. Different types of materials such as wood or stone determine the appearance of the style. Generally dark tones are easy to wear in the normal course of life, but the wide range of different textures and colourings, including natural grains and various hues, allows for fashionable and significant styles.”

Camaro Sun 55 from Rolf's Advanced Collection in 3-D — Camaro Sun 55 from Rolf’s Advanced Collection in 3-D

Do you think that men are becoming more experimental with their eyewear choices?

“Yes, men are becoming more experimental with technical features and unusual materials. Additionally, the shape signals the individual character. It becomes more important to know where the products come from, the artisans, and the history behind the design.” www.rolf-spectacles.com JG