February 2013

London Fashion Week

The scene on the street, in pictures

19th February 2013 London Fashion Week attracts some inspired street style outside its doors at Somerset House. The sunshine at the weekend brought out some interesting accessories including vintage hats and avantgarde head dresses, very special eye make-up and an array of sunglasses in all shapes and sizes – we spotted some very well-known styles and some of the crazier sunglass statements – plus a few beautifully worn individual spectacles by independent labels. These included Chip in tortoiseshell by Kirk Originals, worn by Callum Watt of the excellent men’s style blog, Maketh The Man – www.maketh-the-man.com. For more images watch our Facebook page today.

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All images by Margarida Viegas exclusively for Eyestylist.com. To view the catwalk shows visit www.londonfashionweek.co.uk CN

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Brian McGinn with YMC

18th February 2013 At Frame, the pop-up eyewear show in London, we had a first glimpse of the YMC / You Must Create eyewear collection, a relatively new collaborative project with London based designer Brian McGinn. Produced in France’s traditional spectacle-making region, the Jura, using vintage acetates, this is a youthful line (including glasses and shades) with attention paid to the details – subtle angles on familiar shapes such as cat eye’s or rounds, and a wide and considered colour palette including transparents and vintage patterns. London’s YMC follows Le Corbusier’s concept that form follows function, but while respecting this idea, McGinn – a designer I have followed over the years, who has worked for some leading eyewear labels – has managed to bring some of his own quirky design touches to the frames including unexpected lens/frame colour combinations.

YMC S/S13
YMC S/S13

The collection is now available in London’s Covent Garden at McClintocks and at YMC, Poland Street and Hanbury St., Spitalfields in London. www.youmustcreate.com CN

Fortuny: An Artistic Legacy

Unique Fashion Perspective at Queen Sofia Spanish Institute – New York City

18th February 2013 The artistic legacy of Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (1871-1949) is currently being celebrated with the recent publication of Fortuny Interiors (Eyestylist City Guides 22nd January 2013), and an exquisite retrospective at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute on Park Avenue in Manhatten. Conceived by and curated with Oscar de la Renta, this is the first exhibition to examine the impact of both the matrilineal and paternal artistic legacies on Fortuny’s groundbreaking work in textiles, clothing design and visual arts. Born in Granada and raised in Paris, Fortuny spent his adult life in Venice, where his prodigious output was the result of a career that spanned over fifty years. It was through his clothing and textile designs that his exceptional artistic sensibilities reached their zenith, as well as a large international audience.

 

Luxurious pleats and drape by Fortuny
Luxurious pleats and drape by Fortuny

Many of his clothing designs, including the iconic Delphos dress (top photo) emphasized movement and the natural shape of an un-corseted body – just one of the ways that Fortuny’s clothing, although steeped in history, revealed a modern sensibility that helped to push fashion forward at the turn of the 20th Century. This stunning exhibition confirms the beauty and timelessness of fine design. Exhibition continues through 30 March 2013. www.queensofiaspanishinstitute.org JG

Photos Top: Mrs. William Wetmore modeling a Delphos gown in front of Fortuny fabric. Originally published in Vogue 15 December 1935. Photograph by Lusha Nelson Copyright Condé Nast Publications

Centre: Design by Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, Peplos, 1910-1920 Coutresy of the Museo del Traje, Madrid

Moscot Metals

New Styles Steeped in History

15th February 2013 The iconic New York label Moscot has just released a spirited metal collection that dives into the family history, and emerges with designs that are compelling, bold and style savvy. The Kleyn (above) is inspired by the American 1860’s post-Civil war era spectacles. Crafted in metal with stainless steel temples and filigree details, the frames feature a classic saddle bridge and no nose pads.

 

The Mazel from Moscot's spirited new metal collection
The Mazel from Moscot’s spirited new metal collection

The Mazel (above) is a distinctive drill mount semi-rimless design with authentic filigree accents. The unique lens shape, bridge cut outs, and metal and stainless steel components are stunning. Moscot eyewear is all handcrafted, and the frames are available as ophthalmic eyewear or sunglasses. www.moscot.com JG

 

A Creative Wink To Love….

One of a Kind Valentine by Face à Face Paris

14th February 2013 Bocca is a totally handmade heart frame tribute to the talented craftsmen who work in the Face à Face workshops. This unique piece is fun and innovative, created with passion by the people who ensure the excellence in each Face à Face frame. Eyestylist joins Face à Face in wishing everyone love and peace! www.faceaface-paris.com JG

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